The Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggests how much activity
Americans should be doing. Keep in mind these are goals to build
up to, not the immediate starting point. • The General Adult
Public, including those with Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes, should
aim for a minimum of 30 minutes most days. Walking,
gardening/yard work, swimming, cleaning your house, or anything
that increases your heart rate and causes you to break a light
sweat, will all help to meet this goal. • Children and teens
should aim for at least 60 minutes most days. • In addition, the
Diabetes Prevention Program, a large study done with people with
pre-diabetes, showed that 150 minutes of physical activity a
week (30 minutes, five times a week) helped prevent or delay
Type 2 Diabetes. This study also showed that people lost 10 to
20 pounds by making changes in their eating habits. If your life
is busy, these guidelines may seem hard to fit into your daily
schedule. It is not always easy to find the time to exercise.
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