FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Contact: HHS Press Office
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HHS Announces Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

Adults gain substantial health benefits from two and a half hours a week of moderate aerobic physical activity, and children benefit from an hour or more of physical activity a day, according to the new Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. The comprehensive set of recommendations for people of all ages and physical conditions was released today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Press Release:
http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2008pres/10/20081007a.html

The Actual Guidlines:
http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/

Here is the super-short Fact Sheet version of the guidelines:

http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/factSheetAdults.aspx