What is considered to be the minimum number of hours of daily activity necessary to prevent the negative consequences of immobility?
a. 2 hours
b. 4 hours
c. 6 hours
d. 8 hours
ANS: A
The amount of exercise required to prevent physical disuse syndrome is 2 hours in 24 hours.
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