Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning health benefits from physical activity?

A. Physical activity must be in a single session to be beneficial.
B. Include 30 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise 5 days a week for health.
C. Adding daily physical activity impacts health statistics for disease but not for cancer or other health conditions.
D. Adults over age 65 should avoid physical activity.
E. Shopping, mopping, and taking out trash count as moderate physical activity.


B. Include 30 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise 5 days a week for health.

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