HHS Seeks Comments on How Many Steps Americans Should Take Daily
Published Date: 10/13/2026
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Summary
The Department of Health and Human Services wants your thoughts to help update the Physical Activity Guidelines with new advice on daily steps and muscle-strengthening exercises. This update will affect everyone interested in staying healthy and active by providing clearer, science-backed tips. You have until November 12, 2026, to share your ideas online—no cost to participate, just your voice!
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HHS Seeks Public Input on Steps & Strength
The Department of Health and Human Services is developing a 2027 supplement to the Physical Activity Guidelines that will add science-based step-count and muscle-strengthening guidance. You can submit written comments at no cost via regulations.gov on docket HHS-OASH-2026-0463 by 11:59 p.m. ET on November 12, 2026; HHS asks commenters to include supporting documentation (citations, links, or data) and will judge recommendations on scientific justification rather than number of comments.
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