ADOLESCENCE
Does
Jane Need to Be More Active?
Dr. Munoz discusses
the benefits of physical activity, including improving Jane's
overall health status and sense of well-being.
Jane Jones, who
is 15 years old, is seeing Dr. Munoz for an annual physical
examination. Jane and her mother first fill out a questionnaire
about Jane's physical activity participation and other aspects
of Jane's health. The responses indicate that Jane is not
physically active.
Dr. Munoz discusses
the benefits of physical activity, including improving Jane's
overall health status and sense of well-being. He then recommends
that Jane incorporate physical activity into her daily routine
(e.g., by walking or biking rather than riding in or driving
a car; by taking the stairs rather than using the elevator
or escalator; by doing chores that require effort, such as
vacuuming and mowing the lawn).
Dr. Munoz also
recommends that Jane start participating in a specific physical
activity. He suggests brisk walking, biking, skating, or
dancing on most, if not all, days of the week. Dr. Munoz
suggests that Jane do these activities with a friend to make
them more fun. He also encourages her to try other activities.
Jane agrees to give Dr. Munoz's suggestions a try, and her
mother promises to support her efforts.
