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Fitness
Physical activity definitions broadened to include daily activities
September 1st, 2003
Even moderate types of exercise provide health benefits. For that reason, a state-based survey, conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the first time includes a broader definition of physical activity. The survey provides a more comprehensive picture of Americans' daily lifestyles and includes physical activity measures such as gardening, vacuuming, and brisk walking to do errands, in addition to more traditional forms of exercise. The report published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, "New physical activity measures include lifestyle activities, behavioral risk factor surveillance system (BRFSS)...
Source: Health & Medicine Week (2003-09-01)
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