Brazilian physical activity guidelines as a strategy for health promotion

Authors

  • Emerson Sebastião University of Illinois; College of Applied Health Sciences; Department of Kinesiology and Community Health
  • Andiara Schwingel University of Illinois; College of Applied Health Sciences; Department of Kinesiology and Community Health
  • Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko University of Illinois; College of Applied Health Sciences; Department of Kinesiology and Community Health

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-8910.2014048005338

Abstract

Public health actions endorsed by the federal government, for instance, health promotion initiatives, usually have greater impact at population level compared to other types of initiatives. This commentary aims to instigate debate on the importance and necessity of producing federally endorsed brazilian physical activity guidelines as a strategy for health promotion.

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Published

2014-08-01

Issue

Vol. 48 No. 4 (2014)

Section

Commentary

How to Cite

Sebastião, E., Schwingel, A., & Chodzko-Zajko, W. (2014). Brazilian physical activity guidelines as a strategy for health promotion . Revista De Saúde Pública, 48(4), 709-712. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-8910.2014048005338