Physical activity and health
a report of the surgeon general
This is the first Surgeon General’s report to address physical activity and health. The main message of this report is that Americans can substantially improve their health and quality of life by including moderate amounts of physical activity in their daily lives. The information in this report summarizes a diverse literature from the fields of epidemiology, exercise physiology, medicine, and the behavioral sciences. The report highlights what is known about physical activity and health, as well as what is being learned about promoting physical activity among adults and young people.
Literatuurverwijzing: (1996). Physical activity and health: a report of the surgeon general. Atlanta: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.