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A client has just completed their well-being assessment prior to their first coaching session. The client's biometric information included the following:

Male
Age: 45
Nurse
Blood Pressure: 110/70 mmHG
Total Cholesterol: 185 ml/dL
BMI: 24
Fruits/Vegetables: 9 servings per day
Physical activity: Runs 2x week for 30 minutes
Which of the following would be the most concerning to the coach in the context of recommended health guidelines?
A. Blood pressure
B. Total cholesterol
C. Fruits/Vegetable intake
D. Physical activity level

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Final answer:

The most concerning aspect of the client's health to the coach should be their level of physical activity, which is below the recommended weekly amount.

Step-by-step explanation:

When evaluating the client's health based on the provided biometric information and the context of recommended health guidelines, the most concerning aspect for the coach would be D. Physical activity level. The client's blood pressure is excellent at 110/70 mmHG, which is within a healthy range, and a normal total cholesterol level is anything below 200 ml/dL, which means the client's total cholesterol level at 185 ml/dL is also good. The client exceeds the general recommendation of five servings of fruits and vegetables per day with nine servings per day. However, the client's physical activity level might be a concern since it is recommended for adults to get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity per week, and the client is engaging in only 60 minutes.

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Answer: B

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