Explain How the Physical Activity Recommendations from the Institute of Medicine

question 51

Essay

Explain how the physical activity recommendations from the Institute of Medicine (which contributed to the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans) differ from the 1996 Surgeon General's recommendations, and how they are similar.

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