The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Recommend That Older

question 8

Multiple Choice

The 2008 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) incorporate balance exercises if they are at risk of falling.

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