Abstract
Older Minnesota State Fair attendees age ≥55 years were recruited to determine if physical activity (PA) guideline knowledge was associated with self-reported PA behavior and physical function. Survey data and repeated chair stands scores were collected and analyzed using logistic regression models. Participants (n = 434) were college educated (75%), women (58%) with a mean age of 65 ± 7 years. Knowledge of PA guidelines was not related to higher PA levels or better physical function. Having adequate self-reported aerobic activity levels was associated with physical function (p = .02). Better physical function (p = .01), lower body mass index (p = .03) and good general health (p < .0001) were associated with meeting PA guidelines. Health promotion efforts should focus on providing opportunities and resources for older adults to actually engage in PA.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 106-118 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Activities, Adaptation and Aging |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2 2020 |
Keywords
- Older adults
- physical activity guidelines
- physical activity level
- physical function