You have a client who has a diagnosis of depression who has been recently cleared to participate in physical activity. Which would be the appropriate initial goal for physical activity?
A. Transition from sedentary behavior toward becoming more physically active at any level of intensity.
B. Begin with a program of moderate physical activity, 30 minutes per day, 5 days per week.
C. Target 300 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous physical activity.
D. Exercise is not appropriate as an adjunct therapy for depressive mental disorders.
Answer: A
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