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Physical Activity

How many calories does physical activity use?
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A 154-pound man (5’ 10”) will use up about the number of calories listed doing each activity below. Those who weigh more will use more calories, and those who weigh less will use fewer. The calorie values listed include both calories used by the activity and the calories used for normal body functioning.

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    What is physical activity?
    Why is it important?
    How much is needed?
    Calories used
    Tips for increasing physical activity

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    Discretionary Calories
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