Gold Standard:

•  To reduce risks of chronic disease - 30 minutes a day of physical activity on most days of the week.
  
  
•  To maintain a healthy weight - 60 minutes a day of physical activity on most days of the week.

Physical activity does not need to be strenuous to have health benefits. Make it part of your everyday life by:

ü     pleasure walking

ü     dancing

ü     running

ü     golfing

ü     gardening

ü     housework

ü     biking, hiking or

ü     walking the dog

• If you have not been active, start with short sessions of physical activity for 5-10 minutes and gradually build up to your desired level of activity. Check with your doctor before starting any increased physical activity plan.

Connecting HANDS Nutrition Coalition

May 2006