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located at United Way of Mid-Maine A Program of PATCH (Planned Approach to Community Health) Our mission: To support and encourage policies, environments, education and activities, in our community and schools, that promote good nutrition, physical activity and the reduction of tobacco use. |
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Physical Activity What is "Regular Physical Activity” Anyway? According to Promoting Physical Activity a Guide for Community Action, “regular” activity is activity that is done most days of the week and burns at least 150 calories of energy per day. Did you know that only 1/3 of Americans 18 years and older participate in regular exercise? It only takes a half an hour a day to burn 150 calories if you are doing moderate exercise. So tomorrow when you go shopping, park on the other side of the mall and walk to the store, plant a garden, or walk the dog for an half an hour and make your heart happy! Want to Move More in Central Maine?
Click here for more information on physical activity including Central Maine walking maps, physical activity resource guides, and the Move More Community Movers Program. Want to Create Change in Your Maine Community? Healthy Maine Partnerships now has available a new Action Packet called "Enhanced Access to Places for Physical Activity". The action packet is filled with everything you need to promote community health through enhanced access to places for physical activity in your local area - it includes real Maine Examples, Action Steps, Presentation Materials, Resources and more.
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