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Guidelines for adults aged 19-64 |
Should be active daily Should engage in at least moderate activity for a minimum of 150 minutes a week (accumulated in bouts of at least 10 mins) Alternatively 75 minutes of vigorous activity spread across the week Activites that strengthen muscles should be carried out on at least two days a week Extended periods of sedentary activities should be limited |
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What is MVPA |
Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity Level of intensity of physical activity at which health benefits are accrued and what physical activity guidelines are based on measured in METS |
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What is moderate activity |
3-6 METS breathe faster , experience an increase in heart rate and feel warmer eg walking, mowing lawn and cycling |
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What is vigorous activity |
(6+ mets) Breathing very hard, be short of breath, rapid heartbeat eg cycling fast, tennis, running brings additional health benefits over and above moderate intensity |
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How we do communicate the physical health message? |
Word of mouth/peer/family Work place School Point of decision prompts Health care professionals Community wide campaigns |
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HOw much premature mortality does inactivity cause ? |
9%, 5.3 million |
