Notice2021-24359
Announcing Solicitation of Written Comments and Call for Nominations To Inform Development of the Physical Activity Guidelines Midcourse Report on Older Adults
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November 8, 2021
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Abstract
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeks public input in two forms: (1) Written comments to help inform the scope and development of the Physical Activity Guidelines (PAG) Midcourse Report on older adults and (2) nominations of qualified candidates to support the development of the report through systematic review of the scientific literature related to physical activity and older adults.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 213 (Monday, November 8, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61769-61770]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-24359]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Announcing Solicitation of Written Comments and Call for
Nominations To Inform Development of the Physical Activity Guidelines
Midcourse Report on Older Adults
AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the
Secretary, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office of
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeks
public input in two forms: (1) Written comments to help inform the
scope and development of the Physical Activity Guidelines (PAG)
Midcourse Report on older adults and (2) nominations of qualified
candidates to support the development of the report through systematic
review of the scientific literature related to physical activity and
older adults.
DATES: Written comments and nominations will be accepted through 11:59
p.m. E.T. on December 8, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and nominations should be submitted by
email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5909181e0b3c2f303c2e2a1931312a773e362f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4010010712253629253733002828336e272f36">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katrina L. Piercy, Ph.D., R.D., Office
of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP), Office of the
Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), HHS; 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite
420; Rockville, MD 20852; Telephone: (240) 453-8280.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Physical Activity Guidelines for
Americans (PAG) provides science-based recommendations on how physical
activity can help promote health and reduce the risk of chronic
disease. The PAG serves as the benchmark and primary, authoritative
voice of the federal government for providing science-based guidance on
physical activity, fitness, and health in the United States. The U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the first
edition in 2008 and the second edition in 2018. In 2013, HHS released a
midcourse report highlighting strategies to increase physical activity
among youth. The PAG and related reports are available at
<a href="http://www.health.gov/paguidelines">www.health.gov/paguidelines</a>. The Office of Disease Prevention and
Health Promotion (ODPHP), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institutes of Health (NIH),
and the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN),
intends to develop a midcourse report for release in 2023. A
subcommittee of the PCSFN will be convened to conduct a literature
review and summarize findings which will support the development of the
midcourse report.
The midcourse report will further reinforce and disseminate the PAG
and the importance of regular physical activity. Despite the many
benefits of physical activity for older adults, only 13.9% of adults
over age 65 meet the aerobic and muscle-strengthening key guidelines
(2018 data from National Health Interview Survey). Therefore, the next
PAG Midcourse Report will focus on how to increase physical activity
levels among older adults.
Overview: The PAG Midcourse Report will use the strong science base
from the PAG published in 2018, which details the amounts and types of
physical activity needed for a variety of short- and long-term benefits
for older adults (see <a href="https://health.gov/PAguidelines">https://health.gov/PAguidelines</a>) and the World
Health Organization review of effective interventions for older adults
(see <a href="https://ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12966-021-01140-9">https://ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12966-021-01140-9</a>). This midcourse report seeks to:
1. Highlight key components of intervention strategies that have
been shown to be effective in increasing physical activity levels among
older adults.
2. Identify settings where physical activity messaging/
encouragement would be relevant to older adults.
3. Highlight policy, systems, and environmental interventions
particularly important to this population to increase physical
activity.
4. Summarize effective strategies to overcome barriers and
limitations to implementing the above interventions, including (where
evidence is available):
a. Emphasize equity and reduce disparities in participation,
including among individuals with disabilities and individuals of
racial/ethnic groups.
b. Highlight strategies to bolster mental health, build resilience,
or enhance social connectedness.
Written comments: Based on the above outline, HHS requests input on
how this midcourse report can best support decision makers, health
professionals, educators, and others working to promote or implement
physical activity among older adults in a variety of settings. For
example, (1) are there other related areas this report should address
that would inform and guide your work with this population? and (2)
What information or knowledge gaps do you experience in your work that
could be supported by a midcourse report? Comments will be accepted via
email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5d0d1c1a0f382b34382a2e1d35352e733a322b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="feaebfb9ac9b88979b898dbe96968dd0999188">[email protected]</span></a> until 11:59 p.m. E.T. on December 8, 2021.
HHS may contact respondents regarding their submissions to ask for
clarification if needed.
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Role of the Subcommittee: The subcommittee will work with a
literature review team to review the evidence on effective strategies
to achieve the PAG among older adults (aerobic, muscle-strengthening,
balance, multicomponent). The subcommittee will be tasked to evaluate
the scientific literature, grade the evidence, and summarize the
science related to strategies to increase physical activity among older
adults and to identify research gaps. The subcommittee will deliver its
findings in a written report to the PCSFN for discussion and
deliberation. The federal steering committee will use the report to
inform the PAG Midcourse Report. The subcommittee is expected to be
engaged throughout calendar year 2022, primarily through video and/or
phone meetings.
Nominations for the Subcommittee: HHS will consider nominations,
including self-nominations, for individuals qualified to carry out the
above-mentioned tasks. Nominees must have an advanced degree and
expertise reviewing scientific literature in the fields of physical
activity, health promotion/disease prevention, gerontology/aging,
public health, built environment/community design, health policy,
psychology, and/or implementation science. Nominees must also currently
reside in the United States. The following information should be
included in the package of material submitted for each individual being
nominated for consideration: (1) The name, address, daytime telephone
number, and email address of the nominator and the individual being
nominated; (2) a letter of nomination that clearly states the name and
affiliation of the nominee, the basis for the nomination (i.e.,
specific attributes which qualify the nominee for service in this
capacity), and a statement from the nominee that the nominee is willing
to serve on a subcommittee to support development of the PAG Midcourse
Report; and (3) a current copy of the nominee's curriculum vitae (CV)
no more than 10 pages in length. Inclusion of the following is
requested in the CV: (1) Current position, (2) current and/or past
grant awards, (3) publications showing breadth and experience in areas
of specialization, (4) paid and non-paid board and advisory
appointments, and (5) education and occupational history.
All nominations must include the required information. Incomplete
nominations will not be processed for consideration. All nomination
information should be sent in a single email, with attachments, to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#065647415463706f637175466e6e7528616970"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2878696f7a4d5e414d5f5b6840405b064f475e">[email protected]</span></a>. All nominations must be submitted by 11:59 p.m.
E.T. on December 8, 2021.
Equal opportunity practices regarding acceptance to this committee
will be aligned with HHS policies. When possible, every effort will be
made to ensure that the committee includes a diverse group of
individuals with representation from various geographic locations,
racial and ethnic minorities, all genders, and persons with
disabilities. Individuals will be selected to represent balanced
viewpoints of the scientific evidence, not to represent the viewpoints
of any specific group.
Paul Reed,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health, RADM, U.S. Public Health
Service, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
[FR Doc. 2021-24359 Filed 11-5-21; 8:45 am]
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