The ACSM/ACE pre-participation screening algorithm bases the recommendation for medical clearance primarily on current exercise habits, known disease, and:

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AThe client's age and sex
BThe client's stated fitness goals
CThe client's body-mass index
DThe presence of signs or symptoms of cardiovascular, metabolic, or renal disease

✓ Correct answer: D. The presence of signs or symptoms of cardiovascular, metabolic, or renal disease The current algorithm uses current activity level, known CV/metabolic/renal disease, and the presence of signs/symptoms to decide on medical clearance.

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