The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Recommend That Older Adults

question 2

Multiple Choice

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that older adults:

• A)avoid resistance exercise to reduce fracture risk
• B)perform at least 200 minutes of high-intensity exercise weekly
• C)include a wide variety and multiple intensity levels of exercise in their exercise plans
• D)omit balance exercises from their fitness routine if they are at a risk of falling
• E)perform resistance training while seated if physical limitations make standing unsafe

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