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Monday, July 27, 2009

Wellness Check - How Active Should I Be?


To reduce risk of chronic diseases:

Engage in 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise on most days of the week


To help manage body weight and prevent unhealthy weight gain in adults:

Engage in 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous-intensity exercise on most days of the week while not exceeding recommended caloric intake


To sustain weight loss in adulthood:

Engage in 60-90 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise daily while not exceeding caloric intake


Children and adolescents:

Engage in at least 60 minutes of exercise on all days of the week