TY - JOUR
T1 - Physical Activity Guidelines for the Brazilian Population: Recommendations Report
AU - Umpierre, Daniel
AU - Coelho-Ravagnani, Christianne
AU - Cecília Tenório, Maria
AU - Andrade, Douglas Roque
AU - Autran, Roseanne
AU - Barros, Mauro Virgilio Gomes de
AU - Benedetti, Tânia R Bertoldo
AU - Cavalcante, Fabiana Vieira Santos Azevedo
AU - Cyrino, Edilson Serpeloni
AU - Dumith, Samuel Carvalho
AU - Florindo, Alex Antonio
AU - Garcia, Leandro Martin Totaro
AU - Manta, Sofia Wolker
AU - Mielke, Grégore Iven
AU - Ritti-Dias, Raphael Mendes
AU - Magalhães, Lorena Lima
AU - Sandreschi, Paula Fabricio
AU - da Silva, Juliana Rezende Melo
AU - da Silva, Kelly Samara
AU - Siqueira, Fernando Carlos Vinholes
AU - Hallal, Pedro Curi
AU - Brazilian Physical Activity Guidelines Working Group
PY - 2022/4/13
Y1 - 2022/4/13
N2 - BACKGROUND: This article presents the recommendations from the Physical Activity Guidelines for the Brazilian Population.METHODS: A steering committee composed of a chair, 6 experts in physical activity, and representatives from the Ministry of Health/Brazil, Pan American Health Organization, Brazilian Society of Physical Activity and Health designed the guidelines, which was implemented by 8 working groups, as follows: (1) understanding physical activity, (2) children up to 5 years old, (3) children and youth from 6 to 17 years old, (4) adults, (5) older adults (60 years and above), (6) physical education at school, (7) pregnant and postpartum women, and (8) people with disabilities. The methodological steps included evidence syntheses, hearings with key stakeholders, and public consultation.RESULTS: Across 8 chapters, the guidelines provide definitions of physical activity and sedentary behavior, informing target groups on types of physical activity, dosage (frequency, intensity, and duration), benefits, and supporting network for physical activity adoption. The guidelines are openly available in Portuguese, Spanish, English, and Braille and in audio versions, with a supplementary guide for health professionals and decision makers, and a report about the preparation and references.CONCLUSIONS: The Physical Activity Guidelines for the Brazilian Population provide evidence-based recommendations, being a public-directed resource to contribute to the physical activity promotion in Brazil.
AB - BACKGROUND: This article presents the recommendations from the Physical Activity Guidelines for the Brazilian Population.METHODS: A steering committee composed of a chair, 6 experts in physical activity, and representatives from the Ministry of Health/Brazil, Pan American Health Organization, Brazilian Society of Physical Activity and Health designed the guidelines, which was implemented by 8 working groups, as follows: (1) understanding physical activity, (2) children up to 5 years old, (3) children and youth from 6 to 17 years old, (4) adults, (5) older adults (60 years and above), (6) physical education at school, (7) pregnant and postpartum women, and (8) people with disabilities. The methodological steps included evidence syntheses, hearings with key stakeholders, and public consultation.RESULTS: Across 8 chapters, the guidelines provide definitions of physical activity and sedentary behavior, informing target groups on types of physical activity, dosage (frequency, intensity, and duration), benefits, and supporting network for physical activity adoption. The guidelines are openly available in Portuguese, Spanish, English, and Braille and in audio versions, with a supplementary guide for health professionals and decision makers, and a report about the preparation and references.CONCLUSIONS: The Physical Activity Guidelines for the Brazilian Population provide evidence-based recommendations, being a public-directed resource to contribute to the physical activity promotion in Brazil.
U2 - 10.1123/jpah.2021-0757
DO - 10.1123/jpah.2021-0757
M3 - Article
C2 - 35418515
SN - 1543-3080
JO - Journal of Physical Activity and Health
JF - Journal of Physical Activity and Health
ER -