Is physical inactivity becoming more common worldwide?
Yes—31% of adults worldwide were not active enough in 2022, up five percentage points from 2010.
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports this finding in its physical activity overview. It cites a study of activity levels among adults around the world. About 1.8 billion adults fell short of the recommended activity level. The report describes that level as at least 150 minutes of moderate activity each week. That means movement that takes some effort, rather than very light movement.
If the trend continues, WHO projects that 35% of adults could fall short by 2030. That is a forecast, not a result already measured. The report also notes differences by age and gender. The supplied text does not give numbers for those differences.
For our Calorie Awareness community, this highlights the movement side of energy balance. WHO defines physical activity as body movement that uses energy. It includes movement during work, travel, household tasks, and leisure. It is not limited to planned workouts.
This report does not test a food routine or set calorie targets. It also does not show how much any one person burns. For members logging Daily Calories (Energy), activity notes could add useful context. Comparing weekly movement totals alongside food logs may make community discussions more grounded. Notes about busy workdays, travel, or active leisure can help explain how routines differ.
What have your own logs shown about how your eating and movement routines change together?
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