Leslie Is a Middle-Aged Woman Who Has Not Exercised Very

question 20

Multiple Choice

Leslie is a middle-aged woman who has not exercised very much in the last several years, and she wants to start getting back in shape. She doesn't like "intense" exercise, however, and wants to initiate a moderate exercise regimen. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, how much should moderate intensity exercise should she get in a week to improve her fitness level?

• A) ​at least 15 minutes 4 days a week
• B) ​at least one hour, twice a week
• C) ​10 to 20 minutes every day
• D) ​at least 150 minutes a week

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Definitions:

Self-care Measures

Actions individuals take independently to maintain health and prevent disease, as well as manage illness.

Integrative Healthcare

A comprehensive approach to care that combines conventional medical treatments with alternative or complementary therapies to treat the whole person.

Nutritional Therapy

The treatment of medical conditions and the promotion of health through diet adjustment and the use of specific nutrients.

Alternative Modalities

Therapeutic methods or practices that are not part of the mainstream medical care, often used to complement traditional treatments.