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Physical Activity

Choose My Plate ActivityBeing physically active can

  • Improve your health — today, tomorrow, and in the future
  • Benefit all types, shapes, sizes, and abilities
  • Help your feel better

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommendations

  • At least 150 minutes of moderate and/or vigorous intensity activity/week. Moderate activity is where you can barely talk, but not sing and equivalent to about 100 steps per minute.
  • Combine moderate and vigorous activity. If you can only say a few words without stopping to catch your breath, you are working at vigorous intensity.

Muscle strengthening activities

  • Strive for at least 2 days per week
  • Work all major muscle groups to prevent muscle loss, increase strength and increase bone density.