Physical Fitness
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Reduce the proportion of adults who engage in no leisure-time physical activity. (Objective 22-01)
Increase the proportion of adults who engage regularly, preferably daily, in moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes per day. (Objective 22-02)
Increase the proportion of adolescents who engage in moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes on 5 or more of the previous 7 days.
(Objective 22-06)
Increase the proportion of the Nation's public and private schools that require daily physical education for all students. (Objective 22-08)
Increase the proportion of adolescents who participate in daily school physical education. (Objective 22-09)
Increase the proportion of trips made by walking.
(Objective 22-14)
Related Resources
- Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans ( Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, HHS ) - The Federal Government has issued its first-ever Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. They describe the types and amounts of physical activity that offer substantial health benefits to Americans.
- Promoting Better Health for Young People through Physical Activity and Sports ( Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ) - A report to the President from the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Education - Fall 2000
