Fact Sheets & Infographics

Active People, Healthy Nation
A national initiative by CDC and its partners. Our goal is to save lives and protect health by helping 27 million Americans become more physically active
• Role of Public Health Cdc-pdf[PDF-1.2MB]
• At a Glance Cdc-pdf[PDF-1.4MB]

Unfit to Serve-Obesity is Impacting National Security Cdc-pdf[PDF-634KB]
This infographic outlines the effects obesity has on our nation’s military readiness. It also emphasizes the many health and performance benefits increased physical activity and healthy eating can offer to current and future service members.

More People Walk to Better Health
Find out how many Americans are walking their way to better health, and what can be done to make it easier for others to walk.

2008 Physical Activity Guidelines Fact Sheets for Professionals
• Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults Cdc-pdf[PDF-821KB]
• Physical Activity Guidelines for Older Adults Cdc-pdf[PDF-746KB]
• Physical Activity Guidelines for Children and Adolescents Cdc-pdf[PDF-672KB]

Physical Activity Builds a Healthy and Strong America
This infographic Cdc-pdf[PDF-2.53MB] outlines the effects inadequate physical activity has on our nation’s health, economy and military readiness. It also emphasizes the many health, safety, and community benefits increased physical activity can offer.