Vegan participants in research studies are often more likely to
engage in vigorous physical activity, and less likely to consume alcohol, than meat eaters or other types of vegetarians.
The revision looks to be very representative of what we have hoped for and allows athletic trainers to treat those who
participate in vigorous physical activity as defined in the Definitions portion of our WI Athletic Training State Practice Act.
Children ages 10 - 16 now spend, on average, only 12.6 minutes per
day in vigorous physical activity, yet they spend an average of 10.4 waking hours each day relatively motionless.
According to the National Survey for Sport and Physical Education's Shape of the Nation report released in 1997, nearly half the nation's youths between the ages of 12 and 21 and more than one - third of high school students did not participate
in vigorous physical activity on a regular basis.
«The increased air pollution that typically accompanies heat waves can especially harm children, who have a higher risk of developing asthma, have lungs that are still developing and growing, and have higher exposure because they breathe at a higher rate than adults and spend more time outdoors
engaging in vigorous physical activity.»
Coffee drinkers also tended to have a lower level of education; were less likely to engage
in vigorous physical activity; and reported lower levels of consumption of fruits, vegetables, and white meat.
Sedentary people should consult their physician before engaging
in vigorous physical activity.
The participants were also asked to (a) complete a physical activity and nutritional questionnaire, (b) complete a dietary log for 48 hours before experimental trials, (c) maintain a normal diet, (d) refrain from alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine consumption at least 48 hours before testing sessions, (e) refrain from use of pain reliever and analgesics for the duration of the study, and (f) not participate
in any vigorous physical activity 48 hours before testing sessions.
Keep in mind that your dog will need water to drink when engaged
in vigorous physical activity, so carry a thermos with warm water.