GETTING STARTED, pp. 3–6

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Only 31% of adult women engage in regular, moderate physical activity.

Source: CDC, National Health Interview Survey, Early Release 2003.

Speaker Notes:

Questions 1–4 of the Getting Started section ask about current physical activity behaviors.

Physical activity is a major focus of this Guide because, along with healthy eating, it helps to lower the risk for certain diseases, manage weight, and build and maintain healthy bones. It also helps women feel more energetic and can improve their self-esteem and well-being.

Despite these benefits, only 31% of adult women in the United States engage in regular, moderate physical activity.

The answers that your patient gives to questions 1 and 2 will help you get a sense of how physically active she is and how often she is physically active.