2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
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For policy makers and health professionals
The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans [PDF Version - 8.49 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
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At-A-Glance: A Fact Sheet for Professionals
[PDF Version - 341 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.
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the ODPHP Publications Catalog and order publications. [PDF Version - 1.2 MB]
Contents
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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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