Physical Activity Program Physical Activity Trends Physical
activity is a healthy practice that strengthens muscles and
bones, improves the pumping ability of the heart, boosts the
immune system, and strengthens nearly every other system of the
body. Physical activity may include brisk walking, running,
playing basketball, and even activities like pushing a stroller,
housecleaning, and gardening. The following chart shows data
obtained from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey
(YRBSS) on the percentage of children (grades 9-12) in the
United States and Arizona who met physical activity
recommendations in 2005 and 2007. More information can be found
at: CDC's Youth Online: High School YRBS. The following chart
shows data obtained from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance
Survey (BRFSS) on the percentage of adults in the United States
and Arizona meeting various physical activity levels in 2007.
More information can be found at:
http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/brfss/. |No Leisure Time Physical
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