Question

What is the minimum amount of physical activity as prescribe by WHO in a day?
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Answer 1

Should do at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily. Physical activity of amounts greater than 60 minutes daily will provide additional health benefits.

Answer 2

WHO has prescribed the minimum amount of physical activity to be done in a day for all age groups.

Explanation:

• Every individual should indulge themselves in moderate to high-intensity physical activities to stay hale and healthy.
• The minimum physical activity duration for each age group is given below.

Children and Youngsters:

• For children and adolescents from age 5-17 years should work out no less than an average of 1 hour per day of moderate to high-intensity physical activities throughout the week.
• Also, their screen time should be limited.

Adults:

Adults from age 18-64 should involve or carry out no less than the recommended time duration throughout the week.

• 2.5-5 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity.

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• 1.25-2.5 hours of high-intensity aerobic physical activity.