Cross-posted from the President’s Council of Fitness, Sports and Nutrition blog.
By: Karin Allor Pfeiffer, PhD, FACSM, Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and faculty in the Center for Physical Activity and Health at Michigan State University, Member of the PCFSN Science Board, and Subcommittee Member of the Physical Activity Guidelines Midcourse Report
In 2008, the U.S.…
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Mid-Course Report is now available for public comment until December 10th.
The Physical Activity Guidelines Mid-Course Report: Strategies for Increasing Physical Activity Among Youth summarizes evidence-based intervention strategies for increasing physical activity in youth ages 3 to 17.
The report describes interventions for increasing activity in several key settings where youth live, play, and learn, including:
Schools Preschool and Childcare Programs Communities Families and Homes Primary CareWe’d love your feedback!…