When occupational physical activity (defined as reported work activity of mostly walking or heavy labor) was considered, an additional 6.5% of adults likely met the guidelines. adults met minimum physical activity guidelines through nonoccupational physical activity. This report describes the results of that analysis, which indicated that, approximately two thirds (64.3%) of U.S. To examine the potential influence of occupational physical activity on meeting minimum weekly aerobic physical activity guidelines, the Washington State Department of Health (WADOH) analyzed demographic patterns in physical activity levels with and without consideration of occupational physical activity using 2007 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data. The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans ( 1) are derived from the most recent scientific review of physical activity health benefits and do not differentiate among physical activity for leisure, transportation, work, or other purposes. Regular physical activity helps maintain healthy weight and reduces the likelihood of developing chronic diseases.
Contribution of Occupational Physical Activity Toward Meeting Recommended Physical Activity Guidelines - United States, 2007
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