Question

which of the following statements about exercising during pregnancy is true? a. pregnant women should not exercise at very high altitudes. b. women should not exercise during pregnancy. c. pregnant women should get 2 hours of vigorous exercise a week. d. during pregnancy, women should exercise in a supine position.

Explanation:

guideline is 150 minutes of moderate exercise weekly, not 2 hours of vigorous exercise.

• Option D is false: supine position after the first trimester can compress major blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the fetus, so it is not advised.
• Option A is true: very high altitudes pose risks like reduced oxygen availability, which can harm the pregnancy, so exercise in this environment is not recommended.

Answer:

guideline is 150 minutes of moderate exercise weekly, not 2 hours of vigorous exercise.

• Option D is false: supine position after the first trimester can compress major blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the fetus, so it is not advised.
• Option A is true: very high altitudes pose risks like reduced oxygen availability, which can harm the pregnancy, so exercise in this environment is not recommended.