A nurse is teaching a health and nutrition class for older adults. The nurse states, "An objective of Healthy People 2020 is for 24.1% of adults to perform strength-training activities on 2 or more days per week." The nurse knows teaching is successful when the clients state which reason for this objective?
A) "Strength training decreases fall-related injuries and increases appetite and brain function."
B) "Strength training increases endurance in older adults and increases needs for fats."
C) "Strength training increases balance and flexibility, and increases protein uptake and brain function."
D) "Strength training increases aerobic intensity in adults, brain function, and flexibility."
A) "Strength training decreases fall-related injuries and increases appetite and brain function."
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