EXERCÍCIOE EMAGRECIMENTO:A IMPORTÂNCIA DO EXERCÍCIO FÍSICO NA MODIFICAÇÃO DA COMPOSIÇÃO CORPORALEM ADULTOS OBESOS

Abstract

This paper aims to show how physical exercise can contribute to the process of weight loss and change in body composition in obese adults. Obesity is a chronic disease and one of the main public health problems in the world. Basically, it is associated with the sum of three factors: genetics, sedentary lifestyle and diet. This research is a survey of the entire bibliography already published in the form of books, magazines, separate publications and written print. Therefore, it is concluded that both nutritional intervention and a training program are the best way to prevent and treat obesity.