The purpose of this document from Spinalis is to help you gain knowledge and awareness about the risk of developing overweight and obesity, what you can do to manage your weight, and the general importance of diet for health and wellness.
One of the pillars of health and wellness is healthy food. This is true for everyone. The fact is that unhealthy eating habits is at the top of the list of risk factors for the most common lifestyle diseases globally: cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and some forms of cancer.
This brochure is intended for those who have a spinal cord injury and answers common questions such as: What dietary guidelines apply? How should I eat to avoid extra kilos? What should I do if I want to lose weight?
Even if you don’t have spinal cord injury, the page is also useful for those with multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, a stroke or amputation.
