Preventing Chronic Disease | Sociodemographic Correlates of Meeting US Department of Health and Human Services Muscle Strengthening Recommendations in Middle-Aged and Older Adults - CDC

A growing body of evidence demonstrates the health benefits of muscular strength training. Physical activity recommendations encourage all adults to participate regularly in muscle strengthening activities. The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of meeting the US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) muscular strengthening recommendations by middle-aged and older adults and the sociodemographic characteristics associated with meeting these recommendations, using data from the 2011 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).


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  • SourceUrl: http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2014/14_0007.htm
  • Syndication ID: 11610
  • Language: English
  • Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • Date Syndication Captured: Monday, May 23, 2016 at 10:48 PM
  • Date Syndication Updated: Monday, May 23, 2016 at 11:08 PM

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General: CDC aging Preventing Chronic Disease PCD Muscle Strengthening Activities Physical Activity Recommendations Resistance Training

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