The Importance of Exercise and Nutrition, Living with Special Need

The Ask Jason's Mom series, advances The Answer Inc's mission to de-stigmatizing society's opinion of people living with special needs... by answering questions, providing resources, and dispelling myths about Autism & Other Developmental Differences.

Watch our 19th episode, as Debra Vines — our CEO and Jason’s Mom — shares 5 tips, outlined below, on the importance of exercise and nutrition, especially for those living with special needs . Be sure to watch till the end for your personal invitation to be a part of our Giving Tuesday Campaign.

1. Longevity — physical activity increases life span

2. Weight Loss — Exercise is essential to healthy weight loss

3. Energy — Exercise pumps more blood, delivering mire nutrients, resulting in more energy.

4. Mental Health — Exercise activates nervous system relieving anxiety, stress, and depression.

5. Behavioral Improvements — Exercise calms the nervous system and helps prevent emotional outbursts.

as always, if you have a question or tip, leave it in the comments section, and you just might be featured on the next episode of Ask Jason’s Mom.