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Physical Activity Fact Sheets

U.S. Physical Activity Statistics

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

 

The Obesity Epidemic - How States Can Trim the 'Fat'

National Governors Association

 

The President's Challenge: Physical Activity and Fitness Award Program

The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports

 

Bicycling Facts and Figures

League of American Bicyclists

 

Exercise and Weight Control 

The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports


Trails for Health-Increasing Opportunities for Physical Activity in the Community

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

 

Physical Inactivity, Overweight and Obesity

American Heart Association

 

Physical Activity

American Heart Association

 

Exercise (Physical Activity) and Children

American Heart Association


Exercise (Physical Activity) for Older People and Those With Disabilities

American Heart Association

 

The Complete Guide-Nutrition and Physical Activity

American Cancer Society

 

Active Start: A Statement of Physical Activity Guidelines for Children Birth to Five Years

National Association for Sport and Physical Education


ACE Fit Facts™ (one-page health and fitness information sheets - more than 100 in all) 

American Council on Exercise


Physical Activity and Health-First Surgeon Generals Report on Physical Activity (1996)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The following fact sheets present report findings in population-specific format with key messages, physical activity facts and benefits, and suggestions for communities.