Division of Public Health Services
Physical Activity Program
The goal of the Arizona Physical Activity Program is to promote moderate daily physical activity in order to prevent and control chronic disease morbidity and mortality.
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is now available. This report is published every 5 years. See Arizona’s results on page 16.The National Physical Activity Plan is a comprehensive set of strategies, including policies, practices and initiatives, aimed at increasing physical activity in all Americans. The goal of this multi‐sector, public/private partnership is to produce a marked and progressive increase in the percentage of Americans who meet physical activity guidelines throughout life.
Check out the National Plan: http://www.physicalactivityplan.org/theplan.htm
Physical Activity Guidelines
In 2008, The Federal Government issued its first-ever Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. The types and amounts of physical activity that offer substantial health benefits to Americans are described on the website listed below:
http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/index.html.