| We've all heard that getting daily exercise is | | | | • Engaging in approximately 60 minutes of |
| important to our health, and now for the first time | | | | moderate- to vigorous-intensity activity on most |
| the U.S. Government has confirmed that fact in the | | | | days of the week to help manage body weight and |
| Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005. The food | | | | prevent gradual, unhealthy body weight gain. |
| pyramid has been revised by the U.S. Government to | | | | • Participating in at least 60 to 90 minutes of daily |
| include plenty of physical exercise in addition to | | | | moderate-intensity physical activity to sustain weight |
| nutritious eating to maintain a happy, healthy lifestyle. | | | | loss. Some people may need to consult a healthcare |
| Physical activity is essential. The U.S. Government | | | | provider before participating in this level of activity. |
| recommends: | | | | • Achieving complete physical fitness by including |
| • Engaging in at least 30 minutes of | | | | cardiovascular conditioning, stretching exercises for |
| moderate-intensity physical activity, above usual | | | | flexibility and resistance exercises or calisthenics for |
| activity, at work or home on most days of the | | | | muscle strength and endurance. |
| week to reduce the risk of chronic disease. | | | | |