For adults, achieving how many minutes per week of at least moderate-intensity physical activity helps prevent and manage coronary heart disease, stroke, MSK conditions, etc.?

• A. 100
• B. 150
• C. 75
• D. 200

Answer: (A)

Engaging in regular moderate-intensity activity lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, and musculoskeletal problems by improving cardiovascular health, metabolic control, and body composition. For adults, the standard minimum is 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity. This target can be reached in intervals of at least 10 minutes (for example, a 30-minute workout on five days) and should be complemented by muscle-strengthening activities on two or more days each week. The other numbers are below or above the common guideline; 100 and 75 minutes don’t meet the recommended minimum, while 200 minutes exceeds it but still provides additional benefits. The key takeaway is that 150 minutes per week is the established goal to help prevent and manage these conditions.