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The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

JAMA · 2018 · Vol. 320(19) · pp. 2020–2020

Katrina L. Piercy✉(Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)Richard P. Troiano(National Cancer Institute)Rachel Ballard(Office of Disease Prevention)Susan A. Carlson(National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)Janet E. Fulton(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)Deborah A. Galuska(National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)Stephanie M. George(National Institutes of Health)Richard D. Olson(Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)

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Abstract

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition, provides information and guidance on the types and amounts of physical activity that provide substantial health benefits. Health professionals and policy makers should facilitate awareness of the guidelines and promote the health benefits of physical activity and support efforts to implement programs, practices, and policies to facilitate increased physical activity and to improve the health of the US population.

Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Physical Activity and Health Children's Physical and Motor DevelopmentMedicinePhysical activityPopulationGerontologyAerobic exercisePhysical therapyEnvironmental health

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AdolescentAdultAge FactorsAgedChildChronic DiseaseFemalePersons with DisabilitiesDisabled PersonsHealth PolicyHumansMaleMiddle AgedPregnancyUnited States

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