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NEW! CEO Pledge for Physical ActivityTM | | |
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Above: CEO Pledge Logo
Below: Video describing the CEO Pledge
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The Physical Activity Alliance has recently relaunched the CEO Pledge for Physical Activity TM.
What is the CEO Pledge for Physical Activity?
The CEO Pledge for Physical Activity is a social movement to make physical activity and healthy movement a cultural norm in workplace environments. Our goal is to impact at least 10 million people.
What does the Pledge say?
"In support of our organization, our employees, our families, and our communities, I pledge to adopt strategies that will provide equitable opportunities for physical activity and healthy movement before, during or after the workday and to enhance my own health and wellness by engaging in regular physical activity."
The Pledge is not just for CEOs!
The Pledge is for any type of recognized organization leader, including CEOs, executive directors, presidents, managing directors, deans, etc. Leaders from organizations of all sizes are encouraged to sign. Learn More
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National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health | | |
National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
On Wednesday, September 28, the Biden-Harris Administration hosted the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, which included the release of the new National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. The Strategy builds on the federal government’s existing work to address hunger and diet-related diseases. The strategy identifies ambitious and achievable actions the Administration will pursue across five pillars — one of which is physical activity. Learn More
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The purpose of this section is to provide physical activity resources, articles, research, and education as it relates to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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Framing Equity in Physical Activity
As advocates and leaders in advancing physical activity in the US, the Physical Activity Alliance and the FrameWorks Institute recently held a webinar: Framing Equity in Physical Activity. We talked to leaders from the WHO, HHS, and CDC as they shared key framing approaches to communicating equity in physical activity and dove into the new report the Framing Guidance: Equitable Physical Activity.
Please take a look at the many resources shared during the webinar as well as the recording. Learn More
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Health Equity: Beyond the Headlines
The annual Movement is Life Caucus, Health Equity: Beyond the Headlines, is coming up on Nov 10-11, 2022, in Washington, DC. Registration is open. Learn More
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Research, Reports, Recommendations, and Releases | | |
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CDC Releases the 2021 Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps
New data released from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that 19 states and two territories have at least 35% of residents with high adult obesity – more than doubling the number of states with a high obesity prevalence since 2018.
The 2021 Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps also highlight the need to address disparities in obesity across states and racial and ethnic populations through increased access to obesity prevention and treatment. Learn More
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Important Resources for Physical Activity Assessment
We are thrilled to share with you some exciting resources developed to standardize the assessment of physical activity and sitting time in the workplace. The Physical Activity Alliance and the Physical Activity Policy Research and Evaluation Network (PAPREN), along with numerous key stakeholders in the workplace sector, have developed these resources to summarize standardized criteria for physical activity, physical fitness, and sedentary behavior.
Our infographic and table of standardized measures of PA are now accessible under the CEO Pledge drop-down menu of the PAA website, under Resources. We hope you will consider integrating these standards into your workplace health promotion efforts. These standards have been developed through expert consensus with a goal of improving workplace health through increased movement.
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Physical Activity and Dementia: A Brain Health Academy Seminar
The Physical Activity Alliance is proud to partner with Us Against Alzheimer's in a new Brain Health Academy course. Physical inactivity is one of the known modifiable risk factors for dementia. People who are physically active are less likely to experience a decline in their mental function and have a lowered risk of developing dementia. This course moves from knowledge to application by providing actionable guidance and tools to help providers effectively address this opportunity with patients and families. Learn More
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State of Obesity 2022: Better Policies for a Healthier America
Trust for America’s Health’s (TFAH) 19th annual report on the nation’s obesity crisis found that 19 states have obesity rates over 35 percent, up from 16 states in 2021, and that social and economic factors are key drivers of increasing obesity rates. The report includes data by race, age, and state of residence and recommendations for policy action. Learn More
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– Worldwide Physical Activity Trends Since COVID-19 Onset Read
– Association of Daily Step Count and Intensity With Incident Dementia in 78,430 Adults Living in the UK Read
– Associations of Accelerometer-Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Time With All-Cause Mortality by Genetic Predisposition for Longevity Read
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– Physical Activity, Sedentary Time and Breast Cancer Risk: a Mendelian Randomization Study Read
– Long-Term Leisure-Time Physical Activity Intensity and All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality: A Prospective Cohort of US Adults Read
– Leisure Activities and the Risk of Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Read
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Active People, Healthy NationSM
Active People, Healthy NationSM is a national initiative led by CDC to help 27 million Americans become more physically active by 2027. Learn More
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Move Your Way®
The Move Your Way® campaign is the promotional campaign for the Second Edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. The goal is to help people live healthier lives through increased physical activity. Learn More
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Active Living Support Portal
The American Heart Association is pleased to share a resource to support community-led active living policy change. AHA’s Active Living Support Portal offers individuals and community organizations a site to submit questions about active living policies, like Complete Streets. An ever-growing Resource Library is also available with tools from both AHA and partners including new model policies for supporting Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs at the state and local levels. Visit the support portal HERE.
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Launch: Military Settings - U.S. National Physical Activity Plan | | |
Congressional Briefing on Physical Activity and National Security
The Physical Activity Alliance recently hosted a Congressional Briefing on Physical Activity and National Security, which launched the Military Settings sector of our U.S. National Physical Activity Plan. The briefing featured military leaders and public health officials talking to policymakers about how physical inactivity is impacting the readiness, lethality, and longevity of our nation’s current, future, and former service members.
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Watch the Congressional Briefing on Physical Activity and National Security. | |
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– Physical activity - Great for Your Body, Great for Your Mind Read
– Physical Activity Still Not Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels, Study Says Read
– Have You Exercised Your Body Fat Lately? Read
– What’s the magic number of steps to keep weight off? Here’s what a new study says Read
– Fitness Warriors Attempt to Break Down Barriers to Physical Activity in the Community Read
– 6 Exercises that Keep Your Brain Active and Help Reduce the Risk of Dementia Read
– Here's How Many Minutes of Exercise You Need a Day to Keep Your Memory Sharp--It's Not as Many as You Might Think Read
– Forget Physique. Mental Health Is the Newest, Hottest Fitness Goal Read
– What Types of Exercise Reduce Dementia Risk? Read
– Why We Walk Read
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The Physical Activity Alliance is the nation’s largest and most inclusive community of physical activity advocates, researchers, academics, and practitioners.
Guided by the National Physical Activity Plan, our mission is to create, support, and advocate for policy and system changes that enable all Americans to enjoy physically active lives.
Together, we envision an active and healthy nation where the opportunity for physical activity is easily available in the daily lives of Americans. #MoveWithUS
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