Posted on Wednesday, October 08, 2008 5:13 AM
Adults gain substantial health benefits from two and a half hours a week of moderate aerobic physical activity, and children benefit from an hour or more of physical activity a day, according to the new Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. The comprehensive set of recommendations for people of all ages and physical conditions was released today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Source: DHHS
Link:
http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2008pres/10/20081007a.html