Question

The Office of Disease Prevention and health promotion's 2008 guidelines for exercise in adults contain several recommendations. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

1) Engaging in moderate-intensity aerobic activity for at least 150 minutes per week
2) Performing muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days per week
3) Avoiding sedentary behavior
4) Engaging in high-intensity aerobic activity for at least 75 minutes per week

Answer 1

The recommendation (3) "Avoiding sedentary behavior" is not directly stated in the 2008 exercise guidelines, as they focus on specific durations and types of exercises for health benefits.

Step-by-step explanation:

Among the options provided in the question regarding the 2008 guidelines for exercise in adults from the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, the statement that is NOT one of the recommendations is "Avoiding sedentary behavior" as a standalone recommendation. While reducing sedentary time is certainly encouraged, the formal guidelines emphasize specific amounts of recommended physical activity.

• Engaging in moderate-intensity aerobic activity for at least 150 minutes per week.
• Performing muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days per week.
• Engaging in high-intensity aerobic activity for at least 75 minutes per week.

Additionally, the guidelines suggest that muscle-strengthening activities should involve all major muscle groups and that aerobic activity should be spread throughout the week for substantial health benefits.