Select the Most Accurate Statement About Exercise and Children

question 9

Multiple Choice

Select the most accurate statement about exercise and children.

• A) Children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy should participate in intense regular exercise to improve muscle bulk and slow the progression of the disease.
• B) Children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis should only perform non-weight-bearing exercises to avoid increasing joint pain.
• C) Children with cerebral palsy typically have poor aerobic and muscular endurance.
• D) Children with Ehler's Danlos syndrome should not participate in sports due to risk of joint damage.

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