Influential Scientific Information
| Title of the Review: | Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans 2008 |
| Agency Contact: | Richard Troiano |
| Office: | Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion |
| Subject: | Scientific report on evidence supporting public health targets for types and amount of physical activity for health. |
| Type of Review: | Individual Reviewers |
| Timing of Review: | Spring 2008 |
| Purpose: | To provide scientific basis for public health guidance for physical activity. |
| Number of Reviewers: | 6 to 8 |
| Primary Disciplines/Types of Expertise of Reviewers: | Physical activity and public health |
| Reviewers Selected by: | Agency |
| Public Nominations Requested: | No |
| Opportunities for the Public to Comment: | No |
| Peer Reviewers Provided with Comments: | No |
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OPHS Peer Review Agenda Public Comments
Comments on the plan for the peer review of the “Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans 2008” should be sent to pa.guidelines@hhs.gov or to CAPT Richard Troiano, Ph.D., Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Room LL–100, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Rockville, MD 20852. Public comments may be submitted from April 1, 2008 to April 30, 2008. Because of limited agency resources, HHS cannot respond to individual comments.