Table 15-1.

Met 2008 Federal Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults

Population Group	Prevalence, 2010 (Age ≥18 y), %
Both sexes	20.7
Males	25.1
Females	16.4
NH white only	21.3
Males	26.7
Females	19.1
NH black only	17.2
Males	24.6
Females	11.2
Hispanic or Latino	14.4
Mexican American	13.2
American Indian/Alaska Native only	12.5
Asian only	17.8

NH indicates non-Hispanic.

“Met 2008 federal physical activity guidelines for adults” is defined as engaging in at least 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic leisure-time physical activity per week (or an equivalent combination) and engaging in leisure-time strengthening physical activities at least twice a week.

Data are age adjusted for adults ≥18 years of age.

Source: National Health Interview Survey 2010 (National Center for Health Statistics).⁶