An Appropriate Amount of Exercise for a 12-Year-Old Would Be

question 1

Multiple Choice

An appropriate amount of exercise for a 12-year-old would be

• A) no more than 15 minutes of stretching per day.
• B) at least 20 minutes of physical activity per week.
• C) at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day.
• D) no more than 30 minutes of physical activity every other day.

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Definitions:

Gluteus Medius

A muscle of the buttock that is involved in the abduction and internal rotation of the thigh.

Extensor Carpi Radialis

A muscle of the forearm that extends and abducts the wrist.

Biceps Brachii

A large muscle in the upper arm responsible for forearm rotation and flexion of the elbow.

Flexor of Forelimb

Muscles responsible for bending joints and allowing the forelimb to flex.