Final

Question 1

What are the benefits of physical activity? Other points about physical activity…

Answer 1

• Reduces the risk of developing heart disease, cancer, dementia, anxiety, depression.
• Physical activity accounts for ~11% of healthcare spending annually.

Question 2

What populations are most likely to be physically inactive?

Answer 2

Hispanic, American Indian, and Alaskan Native.

People who have less education, lower income.

Question 3

What are the guidelines for physical activity?

Answer 3

• 150 min of moderate aerobic activity/week.
• Muscle strengthening (anaerobic) of all major muscle groups at least 2x/week.
• CDC recommends creating community efforts to increase physical activity–environments, +access.