Table 1.

DHHS and USDA recommendations for physical activity in adults

	Moderate physical activity (minutes a week)	Vigorous physical activity (minutes a week)
Minimum targets	≥150	≥75
Targets for more extensive health benefits	≥300	≥150

DHHS, Department of Health and Human Services; USDA, US Department of Agriculture.

DHHS and USDA recommendations for physical activity in adults can be met by achieving ≥150 min a week of moderate physical activity or ≥75 min a week of vigorous physical activity. To achieve additional and more extensive health benefits, the guidelines recommend increasing time spent in moderate physical activity to ≥300 min a week or increasing time spent in vigorous physical activity to ≥150 min a week.