{"id":8872,"date":"2021-08-23T12:47:24","date_gmt":"2021-08-23T16:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acsmsoftware.com\/afitesttest\/?p=8872"},"modified":"2021-08-23T14:08:14","modified_gmt":"2021-08-23T18:08:14","slug":"active-people-healthy-nation-creating-active-america-together","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acsmsoftware.com\/afitesttest\/active-people-healthy-nation-creating-active-america-together\/","title":{"rendered":"Active People, Healthy Nation\u2120: Creating an Active America Together"},"content":{"rendered":"

Regular physical activity is one of the most important things that people can do to support their\u00a0 health.\u00a0 Being active can immediately help people feel better after each session of activity, and regular physical activity can reduce the risk of many chronic diseases and premature death.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Although the benefits\u00a0 of physical activity are well known,\u00a0 many people\u00a0 do not engage in the recommended amount of physical activity.\u00a0 Populations with low income compared with higher incomes,\u00a0 people\u00a0 who are Black or Hispanic compared to non-Hispanic White\u00a0 people \u00a0and residents of rural\u00a0 areas\u00a0 compared to urban areas have lower rates of physical activity.\u00a0 We know that systematic inequities exist in opportunities to be physically active\u00a0 which contribute to these \u00a0disparities<\/span>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In response to\u00a0 the\u00a0 low\u00a0 levels of\u00a0physical\u00a0 activity in the United States and the numerous benefits of being physically active,\u00a0 in January 2020,\u00a0 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched\u00a0 <\/span>Active People, Healthy Nation<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0 a nationwide effort that aims to help 27 million Americans become more physically active by 2027.\u00a0 The initiative supports equitable and inclusive access to opportunities for physical activity for all people regardless of age, race, education, socioeconomic status, disability status, sexual orientation or geographic location.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How\u00a0 do we increase\u00a0 levels of physical\u00a0 activity\u00a0in the United States?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"sign<\/a>Active People, Healthy Nation provides a comprehensive\u00a0 evidence-based\u00a0 approach to improving physical activity by\u00a0 promoting\u00a0\u00a0 at \u00a0the local, tribal, state and national level\u00a0s even <\/span>strategies that work<\/span><\/a> \u00a0in partnership with other federal agencies and national organizations \u00a0(see figure).\u00a0 Every Active People, Healthy Nation strategy can be designed to support equitable and inclusive access to opportunities for physical activity. \u00a0Communities can select strategies to increase physical activity that fit with their local context, including the needs and preferences of community members and community assets.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How do I get involved?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Everyone has a role to play \u00a0to increase physical activity\u2014individuals, organizations and community champions. By joining Active People, Healthy Nation, you\u00a0 and\/or your organization\u00a0 become part of a nationwide initiative and can help increase physical activity in the United States, reduce healthcare costs, build walkable neighborhoods, support local economies,\u00a0 address health equity\u00a0 and improve health for individuals, families and your communities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Joining is easy!\u00a0 Visit the Active People, Healthy Nation\u00a0 <\/span>join\u00a0 webpage<\/span><\/a> \u00a0and click on the appropriate category: Individual Influencers, Organizations, or Community Champions. \u00a0Enter your email address\u00a0to become \u00a0a supporter.\u00a0There are a number of benefits including:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n