A group of students is meeting with the school nurse to be evaluated after a class on recommendations for physical activity. Which student has met the outcome for physical activity set by the Centers for Disease Control?
1. A 16-year-old who runs at a fast pace for 20 minutes 2 times per week
2. A 15-year-old who lifts moderately heavy weights 15 minutes 3 times per week
3. A 17-year-old who jogs for 30 minutes 5 times per week
4. A 13-year-old who speed walks 60 minutes once per week
3. A 17-year-old who jogs for 30 minutes 5 times per week
Rationale:
The recommendations for physical activity for adolescents are moderate activity for 30 minutes on 5 or more days per week or vigorous exercise for 20 or more minutes on 3 or more days per week. Only the answer that the adolescent who jogs for 30 minutes 5 days per week fits the referenced criteria.
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