2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
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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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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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Federal Advisory Committee
About the Committee
Formed in June 2007, the Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee reviewed existing scientific literature to identify sufficient evidence to develop a comprehensive set of specific physical activity recommendations. The Committee prepared a report in spring 2008 that documented the scientific background and rationale for the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. The report was presented
to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and published in June 2008. Public comment was solicited—you may view the comments submitted online and via e-mail.
Committee Meetings
The Committee met three times to review and evaluate the scientific evidence relating physical activity to health outcomes for the general population and selected subgroups, such as youth, older adults, and persons with disabilities. Provided below are agendas and minutes for each meeting, as well as relevant announcements and the final Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Report.
Third Committee Meeting
The third and final scheduled meeting of the Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee was held on February 28–29, 2008, at the Hubert H. Humphrey Building in Washington, DC.
Second Committee Meeting
The second Committee meeting was held December 6–7, 2007, at the Wilbur J. Cohen Auditorium in Washington, DC.
First Committee Meeting
The first Committee meeting was held June 28–29, 2007, at the Hubert H. Humphrey Building in Washington, DC.
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News Room
Press Release: HHS Announces Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
Announcement of the Availability of the Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Report, and a
Public Comment Period
[PDF - 52 KB]
Announcement of the Third Meeting of the Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee
[PDF - 50 KB]
Announcement of the Second Meeting of the Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory
Committee [PDF - 50 KB]
Announcement of First Meeting of the Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee
[PDF - 51 KB]
Press Release: HHS Secretary Announces Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory
Committee Members
Announcement of Establishment of the Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee
and Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Committee
[PDF - 50.4 KB]
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