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Healthy People 2020: Physical Activity

The American CommunityKrysti Maronski

+What is Physical Activity?

Moderate and vigorous activities

Running/walking

Lifting

Recreational activities

5 times per week

30 minutes per day

+Health Benefits in Adults

Daily physical activity can lower the risk of: Early Death Cardiovascular Disease Stroke High Blood Pressure Type II Diabetes Breast and Colon Cancer Falls Depression

+Health Benefits In Children and Adolescents

Improve bone health Improve cardio respiratory and muscular

fitness Decrease levels of body fat Reduce symptoms of depression

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+Goal of Healthy People 2020

Improve health, fitness, and quality of life through daily physical activity.

+Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (PAG)

National Guidelines for Physical Activity released in 2008.

Reflect the strong state of the science supporting the health benefits of regular physical activity among youth and adults.

Moderate to vigorous cardio, or muscular strengthening exercises.

+Problem Areas for Our Nation

“Greater than 80% of adults do not meet guidelines for aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercises.”

“More than 80% of children and adolescents do not do enough aerobic physical activity to meet the specific guidelines.”

+Problem Areas for Our Nation

Unnecessary illnesses and diseases: Diabetes Obesity Heart Disease Depression Anxiety

Physical Activity = Less Risk for Disease!!!

+Problem Areas for Our Nation

Not enough physical activity increases chances for: Advancing your age Disability Low motivation Increased blood pressure Increased depression and

anxiety Decreased psychological

well-being

+Healthy People 2020: Nation’s Objectives

“Reduce the proportion of adults who engage in no leisure-time physical activity.”

“Increase the number of States with licensing regulations for physical activity provided in child care.”

“Increase the daily physical activity for public and private schools in the nation as well as increase the recess time for elementary schools.”

“Increase the daily physical activity for public and private schools in the nation as well as increase the recess time for elementary schools.”

+How can your nation further address this problem?

School-based approach Promoting physical activity in class rooms. Maintain a strong and interesting physical

education programs Teach students how to stay active outside of

school Expand day and after school activities

+How can your nation further address this problem?

Your Community Free or low-cost fitness

classes Find a cheap gym Clean parks and

playgrounds Recreational sports Get people involved

+How is your nation doing in regards to meeting the objectives?

GOAL REACHED!

+How is the nation doing?

GOAL ACHIEVED!

+How is the nation doing?

SUCCESS!

+Tips to Add Physical Activity

Set Goals!

Schedule your activity!

Add it up!

Be Flexible!

Share your success!

+Tips to Add Physical Activity

Walk the dog

Take the stairs instead of elevator

Cleaning the house

Walk/Bike instead of drive when possible

Park farther away

Do things as a family!

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+Physical Activity Video

Physical Activity and Well Being

+References

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans http://www.health.gov/PAGuidelines/

Healthy People 2020 Webpage: Physical Activity http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topicsobjectives2020/o

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