Question

multiple choice question
according to physical activity guidelines for americans 2018, which of the following is a key physical activity guideline for older adults who are able and healthy?

• they should do multicomponent physical activity that includes balance training and aerobic and muscle strengthening activities as part of the weekly physical activity
• they should include bone - strengthening physical activity on at least 3 days a week as part of 60 minutes (1 hour) of their daily physical activity
• they should do 150 (2 hours 30 minutes) to 300 minutes (5 hours) of vigorous - intensity aerobic physical activity a week
• they should do at least 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes) of high - intensity aerobic activity a week

Explanation:

1. Analyze each option based on the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans for older adults:

• Option 1: The guidelines recommend that older adults (able and healthy) engage in multicomponent physical activity including balance, aerobic, and muscle - strengthening activities. This is in line with the guidelines.
• Option 2: Bone - strengthening activity guidelines (at least 3 days a week as part of 60 minutes daily) are for children and adolescents, not older adults.
• Option 3: For older adults, the aerobic activity recommendation is 150 - 300 minutes of moderate - intensity or 75 - 150 minutes of vigorous - intensity aerobic activity per week, not 150 - 300 minutes of vigorous - intensity.
• Option 4: The guideline for older adults is 150 - 300 minutes of moderate - intensity or 75 - 150 minutes of vigorous - intensity aerobic activity per week, not at least 150 minutes of high - intensity (vigorous) as this option states.

Answer:

A. They should do multicomponent physical activity that includes balance training and aerobic and muscle strengthening activities as part of the weekly physical activity