Healthy People 2020 is a national agenda set by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to promote health and prevent diseases. One overarching goal of Healthy People 2020 is to eliminate health disparities among different segments of the population. Filipino Americans, the third largest minority population in the United States, continue to experience striking health disparities, which includes higher rates of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. The health of the Filipino Americans is integral to the well-being of the nation, therefore, there is a need to develop health promotion programs to improve health and achieve health equity. The benefits of physical activity as primary health promotion and cardiovascular disease prevention have been well established. After residing in the United States for a period of time, Filipino Americans often gain weight from physical inactivity. The adherence to exercise is considered “a matter of priorities”. There is a vital need to encourage Filipino Americans to be physically active in their leisure time and increase the levels of physical activity. The health of the Filipino Americans is intergral to the well being of the nation, therefore, there is a strong need to continue developing health promotion interventions to eliminate health disparities and improve the health of all citizens.
