Except for physical education classes in elementary and high school, Jayleen has been sedentary all her life
Motivated by her mother's recent diagnosis of high blood pressure, Jayleen, now a junior in college, wants to improve her physical fitness. Her first step should be to
A) consult a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
B) hire a personal trainer.
C) get her primary healthcare provider's clearance for exercise.
D) sign up for an aerobics class.
Answer: C
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