Built Environment Approaches to Increase Physical Activity
Published: agosto 13, 2020
- According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2017, adults should move more and sit less. Substantial benefits are seen when adults do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity per week and children and adolescents do at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily.
- This advisory highlights Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommendations for built environment approaches to increase physical activity.
- The advisory identifies practical approaches that may improve cardiovascular health in the community and recommends strategies proven to improve land use, environmental design, and transportation systems.
Supporting Materials
- Commentary: Supporting Active Transportation and Active Living for All Americans through Equitable Built Environment and Transportation-related Approaches by Jamie F. Chriqui, PhD, MHS
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