The physical activity guidelines for Americans

KL Piercy, RP Troiano, RM Ballard, SA Carlson… - Jama, 2018 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Approximately 80% of US adults and adolescents are insufficiently active.
Physical activity fosters normal growth and development and can make people feel, function,
and sleep better and reduce risk of many chronic diseases. Objective To summarize key
guidelines in thePhysical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition (PAG). Process and
Evidence Synthesis The 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee conducted a
systematic review of the science supporting physical activity and health. The committee …