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fnuegbu · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The school nurse is working with several adolescents during gym class. Which adolescent is meeting the age-appropriate recommendations for physical activity developed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)?

1. A 17 year old who runs at a fast pace for 30 minutes five times per week and practices yoga for 30 minutes two times per week.
2. A 16 year old who swims for 60 minutes 5 times per week and jogs for 60 minutes the other 2 days per week.
3. A 15 year old who lifts moderately heavy weights 15 minutes three times per week.
4. A 13 year old who speed-walks 60 minutes five times per week.

Question 2

The nurse is planning an exercise class for a group of young adults. When promoting the benefits of regular exercise, which topics will the nurse include?

Select all that apply.
1. Reducing risk of cardiovascular disease.
2. Reducing risk of skin cancer.
3. Reducing risk of colon cancer.
4. Reducing risk of renal disease.
5. Reduced risk of hypertension.

Dnite · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

The CDC recommendation for physical activity for children and adolescents, ages 6 to 17, are: 1 hour or more of physical activity every day with most of the hour consisting of moderate- or vigorous-intensity aerobic activity. The CDC also recommends that during the daily hour of physical activity, muscle- and bone-strengthening activity should each be included at least 3 days per week. Therefore, the 16 year old who swims for 1 hour 5 days per week and jogs for 60 minutes the remaining 2 days per week meets the CDC recommendations. The swimming would also be considered a muscle-strengthening activity and the jogging would be considered a bone-strengthening activity. The other options do not meet CDC recommendations.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 3, 5
According to Healthy People 2020, regular physical activity results in a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease, colon cancer, and hypertension. It does not result in decreasing the risk of skin cancer or renal disease.