Strong Evidence:
- lower risk of early death
- lower risk of coronary heart disease
- lower risk of stroke
- lower risk of high blood pressure
- lower risk of adverse blood lipid profile
- lower risk of type 2 diabetes
- lower risk of metabolic syndrome
- lower risk of colon cancer
- lower risk of breast cancer
- prevention of weight gain
- weight loss, particularly when combined with reduced calorie intake
- improved cardio respiratory and muscular fitness
- prevention of falls
- reduced depression
- better cognitive function (for older adults)
Moderate to Strong Evidence:
- better functional health (for older adults)
- reduced abdominal obesity
Moderate Evidence:
- Lower risk of hip fracture
- Lower risk of lung cancer
- Lower risk of endometrial cancer
- Weight maintenance after weight loss
- Increased bone density
- Improved sleep quality
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Source: www.health.gov/paguidelines/pdf/paguide.pdf
