Health Sciences 2000A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Motivational Interviewing, Motivation, Problem Solving

• School: Western University
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: Health Sciences 2000A/B
• Professor: Kenneth Kirkwood

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There is abundant evidence supporting the health benefits of physical activity, including reduced risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke, some cancers, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity, osteoarthritis, and all-cause mortality. Physical activity is also associated with improved psychological health and functional status, as well as reduced healthcare expenditures. It has been estimated that the direct costs of physical inactivity account for approximately billion, or 2. 4% of us healthcare expenditures. Furthermore, about 12% of all deaths in the usa can be attributed to physical inactivity. Physical activity recommendations for adults under age 65. Do at least 30 or up to 60 minutes per day of moderate intensity aerobic activity, in bouts of at least 10 minutes each, to total 150-300 minutes per week. Do at least 20 to 30 minutes per day or more of vigorous intensity aerobic activity to total 75 to 150 minutes per week. Do an equivalent combination of moderate and vigorous activity.