1 00:00:00,550 --> 00:00:05,830 I want to share some information with you about "Active People, Healthy Nation", a new 2 00:00:05,830 --> 00:00:14,570 initiative to help get 27 million Americans more physically active by 2027. 3 00:00:14,570 --> 00:00:20,630 We all want stronger, healthier communities; to maintain a healthier work force; to help 4 00:00:20,630 --> 00:00:25,140 our youth be healthy; to reduce health care spending. 5 00:00:25,140 --> 00:00:29,239 Physical activity benefits communities and everyone within the community. 6 00:00:29,239 --> 00:00:34,850 Such as reducing the risk for diabetes, heart disease, and cancer; reducing pain in existing 7 00:00:34,850 --> 00:00:40,030 conditions like arthritis; increasing the academic performance in our youth. 8 00:00:40,030 --> 00:00:46,199 Building active and walkable communities helps reinvigorate local economies, results in less 9 00:00:46,199 --> 00:00:49,969 air pollution, and creates more cohesive communities. 10 00:00:49,969 --> 00:00:55,239 Yet, too few Americans get the recommended amount of physical activity. 11 00:00:55,239 --> 00:01:01,090 Only 1 in 4 adults and 1 in 5 high school students get the recommended amount of physical 12 00:01:01,090 --> 00:01:02,769 activity. 13 00:01:02,769 --> 00:01:08,650 Evidence shows we can increase physical activity in communities using effective strategies. 14 00:01:08,650 --> 00:01:15,140 For example, we can improve the design of communities by connecting sidewalks to destinations. 15 00:01:15,140 --> 00:01:19,910 This makes it safe and easy to walk or wheelchair roll. 16 00:01:19,910 --> 00:01:23,750 We can improve access to places where people can be physically active. 17 00:01:23,750 --> 00:01:29,250 This might mean opening up a school playground or track during non-school hours. 18 00:01:29,250 --> 00:01:32,680 It could be adding a new walking trail to the local park. 19 00:01:32,680 --> 00:01:38,180 By leveraging our collective strengths, we can achieve the goal of creating an active 20 00:01:38,180 --> 00:01:40,950 America, together. 21 00:01:40,950 --> 00:01:45,030 Help us build the momentum by joining "Active People, Healthy Nation."