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2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

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Author and Contributors:
Publisher: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Review Level: Informal review
Primary Content Area: Early Childhood
Content Type: General Information
Audience: Professionals, Educators & Program Staff; Parents
Resource Type: Not an extension nor a land-grant developed resource
Keywords: health, physical activity, obesity prevention, activity guidelines, exercise
Description: This website developed by the Federal Government has issued its first-ever Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. They describe the types and amounts of physical activity that offer substantial health benefits to Americans. The site offers a blog, quiz, guidelines, and other resources.
Media Type: HTML
Resource Listed: August 12, 2011
Resource Last Updated: August 12, 2011
Language: EN

Categories:

Early Childhood: Activities and Learning: Outdoor Play and Sports

Early Childhood: Child Development: Physical

Early Childhood: Health and Safety: Healthy Routines and Habits