The school nurse is working with several teenagers in gym class. Which of the following individuals would the nurse know is meeting the age-appropriate recommendations for physical activity developed by the Centers for Disease Control?

1. A 17 year old who runs at a fast pace for 30 minutes 5 times per week and practices yoga for 30 minutes 2 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 3 times per week
4. A 13 year old who speed-walks 60 minutes 5 times per week


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Rationale 1: Running for 30 minutes 5 times per week and practicing yoga for 30 minutes 2 times per week does not meet the CDC recommendation of 1 hour of moderate to vigorous exercise daily for children and adolescents ages 6 to 17.
Rationale 2: Swimming for 60 minutes 5 times per week and jogging for 60 minutes the remaining 2 days per week meets the CDC recommendation of 1 hour of moderate to vigorous exercise daily for children and adolescents ages 6 to 17.
Rationale 3: Lifting weights for 15 minutes 3 times per week does not meet the CDC recommendation of 1 hour of moderate to vigorous exercise daily for children and adolescents ages 6 to 17.
Rationale 4: Speed-walking for 60 minutes 5 times per week does not meet the CDC recommendation of 1 hour of moderate to vigorous exercise daily for children and adolescents ages 6 to 17.

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