Active people generally live longer and are at less risk for serious health problems such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and some cancers. For people with chronic diseases, physical activity can manage these conditions and complications.

Physical Activity, CDC
1 in 4
US adults who fully meet physical activity guidelines
$117 Billion
Annual health care costs associated with inadequate physical activity
- Active People, Healthy Nation℠ | Active People, Healthy Nation | CDC
- Active People, Healthy Nation℠: Getting Started | Active People, Healthy Nation | CDC
- Good Nutrition Starts Early | Nutrition | CDC
- Guidelines and Recommended Strategies | Physical Activity | CDC
- Healthy Eating Tips
- Healthy Habits Quiz
- Inadequate Physical Activity and Health Care Expenditures in the United States
- Physical Activity Basics and Your Health | Physical Activity Basics | CDC
- Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans | odphp.health.gov
- Tips for Healthy Eating for a Healthy Weight | Healthy Weight and Growth | CDC
- What’s your move?
Contact Us
Timalee Geisler, MHE
Phone: 208-533-3149
Email: tgeisler@eiph.idaho.gov