Active Design Strategies and the Evolution of the WELL Building Standard™.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Alfonsin, Nicole; McLeod, Vienna; Loder, Angela; DiPietro, Loretta
- Source
- Journal of Physical Activity & Health; Dec2018, Vol. 15 Issue 12, p885-887, 3p
- Subject
- PHYSICAL activity
SEDENTARY behavior
PUBLIC health
WELL-being
META-analysis
- Language
- ISSN
- 15433080
The article reports that evidence demonstrates the benefits of regular physical activity to population health and well-being. About 25% of adults worldwide do not meet the minimum recommended levels of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA). Many people living in the U.S. spend up to 70% of their day in sitting or reclining positions.