Guidelines for adults are the same but with a new focus: The first edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans stated that 10-minute bouts of physical activity a few times a day counted toward meeting the guidelines. The second edition removed this requirement to encourage Americans to simply move more frequently throughout the day.

zPart 1 sets out primary guidelines for physical activity for generally healthy adults age 18-65 which are applicable to all Pacific island countries. z Part 2 provides the background, context and rationale of this document. Recommendations for physical activity in generally healthy older adults are summarized in Table 2.3, 13 The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans advises older adults to avoid inactivity Start studying Health Promotion Quizzes. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans makes which of the following recommendations for substantial health benefits for adults? The 2008 PA Guidelines In 2008, the updated physical activity guidelines for Americans were published by the U.S. government in a document titled A) Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans B) The 2008 Surgeon General's Report C) Healthy People 2008 D) Leisure and Health in America But what are the current exercise recommendations for older adults? The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Position Stand has long been the gold standard for exercise recommendations. In 2007, the ACSM and the American Heart Association (AHA) released updated physical activity guidelines for older adults. Children and adolescents ages 6 to 17 should do at least an hour or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day. Adults should engage in 150 to 300 minutes a week of moderate Introducing the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans B eing physically active is one of the most important steps that Americans of all ages can take