The school nurse collaborates with the physical education instructor to increase the amount of physical activity during the school day. What are major benefits of physical activity? (Select all that apply.)
a. Reduced death rates as adults
b. Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
c. Reduced risk of hypertension
d. Reduced risk of diabetes
e. Reduced self-esteem
ANS: A, B, C, D
Physical activity reduces death rates as adults, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, and reduces the risk of diabetes and hypertension. Physical activity increases self-esteem.
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