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2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans


For policy makers and health professionals

The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans [PDF Version - 7.8 MB] provides science-based guidance to help Americans aged 6 and older improve their health through appropriate physical activity. Developed with health professionals and policymakers in mind, the Guidelines can help you

  • Learn about the health benefits of physical activity
  • Understand how to do physical activity in a manner that meets the Guidelines
  • Understand how to reduce the risks of activity-related injury
  • Assist others in participating regularly in physical activity
At-A-Glance: A Fact Sheet for Professionals [PDF Version - 180 KB] is a 1-page desk reference that presents the Guidelines for all population groups and the health benefits of physical activity as supported by the scientific evidence.

Contents

Download PDF version for printing [7.8 MB]

Letter from the Secretary

Acknowledgements

2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Summary

A Roadmap to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

Chapter 1: Introducing the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

Chapter 2: Physical Activity Has Many Health Benefits

Chapter 3: Active Children and Adolescents

Chapter 4: Active Adults

Chapter 5: Active Older Adults

Chapter 6: Safe and Active

Chapter 7: Additional Considerations for Some Adults

Chapter 8: Taking Action: Increasing Physical Activity Levels of Americans

Glossary

Appendix 1. Translating Scientific Evidence About Total Amount and Intensity of
Physical Activity Into Guidelines

Appendix 2. Selected Examples of Injury Prevention Strategies for Common
Physical Activities and Sports

Appendix 3. Federal Web Sites That Promote Physical Activity

 

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