NCLEX · Lifestyle Choices and Disease Prevention

Which is a general principle of health promotion related to physical activity for most adults?

Correct answer

Regular, appropriate physical activity — individualized to the person's health status and abilities — supports overall health

  1. A Adults should avoid all physical activity
  2. B Regular, appropriate physical activity — individualized to the person's health status and abilities — supports overall health
  3. C Only competitive athletes benefit from activity
  4. D Activity should be discouraged after a certain age

Why this is the answer

A general health-promotion principle is that regular, appropriate physical activity supports overall physical and mental health for most adults, and it should be individualized to the person's health status, abilities, and any medical considerations. Activity benefits people across the lifespan, not just competitive athletes, and is not something to be discouraged with age (older adults benefit from appropriate activity too, with individualization). The nurse encourages and helps tailor activity safely. Understanding the general benefit and individualization of physical activity is a standard concept. (Specific activity recommendations should be individualized and verified against current authoritative guidance and NCLEX prep materials.)
Source: NCLEX-RN Health Promotion — Physical Activity