- Goal: Improve health, fitness, and quality of life through daily physical activity.
- Objective 22.2: Increase the proportion of adults who engage in moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes per day 5 or more days per week or vigorous physical activity for at least 20 minutes per day 3 or more days per week.
- Target of Objective: 32% of adults aged 18years and older engaged in moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes per day or physical activity for at least 20 minutes per day in 1997
- Based on Progress Quotient Chart: 6% moved towards target
2. Objectives Continued:
- In 2001, the language of objective 22.2 was changed after November 2000 publication to include adults who met the definition for vigorous physical activity.
- Target revised from 30 because of baseline revision after November 2000 publication
- Baseline revised from 15 after November 2000 publication
- Target Method: Better than the best
- Sponsor: Rep Altmire, Jason [PA-4] (introduced 6/4/2009)
- Related Bills: H.RES.1373, S.RES.133, S.RES.515
- Latest Major Action: 6/9/2009 Passed/Agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the ruled and agree to the resolution. Agreed to by voice vote.
This is such a need in our country. I am glad we are making some progress towards getting more adults to exercise, even if it is just moderate activity. It is so important. I noticed with a lot of the objectives they changed wordings or some part of it. I suppose that is how the evaluation process works with things like these. Recognizing physicaly education is definitely important so hopefully we see some action with this bill.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great topic and is super important for healthy living. With the increased numbers in obesity this will hopefully help things change for our country. I think it will not only help with obesity, but other issues with illness and disease.
ReplyDeleteIt's kind of sad that such a small percent of the population exercises on a regular basis. I'm curious to know what other developed countries rates may be. Obesity is obviously a huge issue and it's something that we can obviously improve on. I like your bills idea but I think that it should be more than a week, people need to realize that its a life time thing not just something you should move from after the weeks done.
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