Worksite Wellness – Promoting Physical Activity
Promoting Physical Activity
- Point-of-decision prompts to encourage use of stairs (http://www.thecommunityguide.org/pa/environmental-policy/podp.html)
- The Community Preventive Services Task Force recommends point-of-decision prompts on the basis of strong evidence of effectiveness in increasing the percentage of people choosing to take the stairs rather than an elevator or escalator.
- Creation of or enhanced access to places for physical activity combined with informational outreach activities (http://www.thecommunityguide.org/pa/environmental-policy/improvingaccess.html)
- The Community Preventive Services Task Force recommends the creation of or enhanced access to places for physical activity based on strong evidence of their effectiveness in increasing physical activity and improving physical fitness.
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