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Chronic disease is a global health concern, with physical inactivity being a major risk factor. The WHO recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise weekly, but only half of US adults meet this goal. Physicians are key to addressing physical inactivity through activity prescriptions. While effective and cost-efficient, counseling on physical activity is underutilized by physicians. Primary care physicians face challenges in prescribing physical activity due to time constraints, limited education, and patient commitment. While brief counseling and written prescriptions can be effective, physicians often lack training and only address the first two steps of the 5 A's counseling method - assess, advise, agree, assist, and arrange- a known method for counseling patients toward behavior change.

Publication Date

5-9-2025

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Family Medicine

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2025 Research Day Corewell Health West, Grand Rapids, MI, May 9, 2025. Abstract 1664

Physical Activity Counseling in MSU Network Family Medicine Clinics

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