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Peer Review Agenda

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.