Which of the following arrays are important health changes that can result from physical activity in older adults?
A) Lowers blood pressure, maintains muscle strength, and sharpens mental acuity.
B) Allows participation in activities, increases ability to dress themselves, and maintains muscle strength.
C) Allows participation in activities, lowers blood pressure, and sharpens mental acuity.
D) Lowers blood pressure, minimizes peristalsis, and sharpens mental acuity.
A
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Important health changes that result from physical activity in older adults include lowering blood pressure, maintaining muscle strength, sharpening mental acuity, improving digestion and elimination, and improving mood. The arrays in choices B and C are not all changes in health, but rather are changes in activities.
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