Table 4-1.

Met 2008 Federal PA Guidelines for Adults

Population Group	Prevalence, 2011 (Age ≥18 y), %
Both sexes	21.0
Males	24.9
Females	17.1
NH white only	23.0
NH black only	18.0
Hispanic or Latino	15.4
American Indian/Alaska Native only	17.0
Asian only	16.7

“Met 2008 Federal PA Guidelines for Adults” is defined as engaging in at least 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic leisure-time PA per week (or an equivalent combination) and engaging in leisure-time strengthening PA at least twice a week.

Data are age-adjusted for adults ≥18 y of age.

PA indicates physical activity; NH, non-Hispanic.

Source: National Health Interview Survey 2011 (National Center for Health Statistics).⁷