QUIZ 3: EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS
What guidelines are given in regards to intensity and frequency, to improve muscular strength?
Besides weight-lifting, strenuous forms of calisthenics, such as push-ups, pull-ups, and lunges, will also improve muscular strength. Excercise with weights twice a week, for about 15-30 minutes. Excercises for each muscle group should include 8-10 reps each.
____________is used by the body to synthesize Vitamin D, maintain the proper functioning of nerve cells, to keep skin soft and supple, and to transport fat to cells.
Cholesterol
What is the purpose of maintaining your "target heart rate" during aerobic exercise?
In order for the aerobic exercise to be beneficial.
Why is it important to eat foods from each of the five food groups?
No one food or food group can supply all your nutritional needs.
What is cardiorespiratory fitness?
The ability of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems to efficiently transfer oxygen and nutrients to skeletal muscles.
To improve cardiorespiratory fitness, what types of exercises should a person participate in and for how long?
Walking, running, swimming, biking, and aerobics. Approximately 30 minutes three to four times a week.
an energy molecule produced when oxygen reacts with glucose
adenosine triphosphate
exercise that requires the use of oxygen to produce energy
aerobic
Regular exercise will enable you to perform daily tasks with _________ amount of energy and enthusiasm.
an increased
exercise that does not require the use of oxygen to metabolize energy
anaerobic
Mesomorphic, Ectomorphic and Endomorphic relate to which measurement of physical fitness?
body compostition
_______is useful for the growth and development of strong bones and teeth.
calcium
What are the six major nutrients that are found in food?
carbohydrates, fat, protein, water, vitamins, and minerals
Physical fitness involves the proper functioning of which body systems?
circulatory, muscular, respiratory
an excellent source of Vitamin C
citrus fruits
food source that contains all the essential amino acids
complete protein
Your body composition can be changed by altering two factors,_______ .
diet and exercise
amount of time needed to perform an exercise
duration
________ have bodies that are tall and thin.
ectomorphs
__________are short and stout.
endomorphs
A "well-rounded" exercise program should include either anaerobic or aerobic exercises, but not both.
false
Exercise is not important in maintaining your health.
false
Fast twitch fibers enable the muscles to exert force for a long period of time.
false
God created everyone with the potential to become a world-class athlete.
false
Meat is the best source of protein because it does not provide the body with all the essential amino acids.
false
The apostle Paul believed that physical fitness was profitable for all things.
false
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are dependent upon _______ for their absorption by cells
fats
_________ demonstrates the possible range of motion of muscles, joints, and ligaments.
flexibility
how often an exercise is performed
frequency
level of effort needed to perform an exercise
intensity
A calorie is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 __________ of water 1 degree Celsius.
kilogram
a product of anaerobic exercise
lactic acid
Body composition is examined with regards to _____ mass in proportion to body _______ .
lean, fat
Muscles and joints that can move through their full range of motion are more powerful and coordinated and _______ likely to be injured.
less
Into what five major categories is My Plate divided?
meat, dairy, fruit, vegetables, and grains
__________ are "well-built" for their height.
mesomorphs
the process by which a cell converts nutrients into energy or materials
metabolism
type of exercise
mode
What guidelines are given in regards to intensity and frequency, to improve flexibility?
perform stretching exercises before and after each workout session for at least 10 minutes. Stretch each muscle group slowly and deliberately until you feel slight discomfort. Hold the position for 20 seconds without moving. Do it at least 3 times.
__________ fats can increase the amount of cholesterol in the blood, and they are found in animal products and some vegetables.
saturated
What is the scientific definition of "nutrition"?
the proper supply of nutrients essential to growth, reproduction, repair, immunity, and energy
Evaluating your fitness level will help you establish attainable fitness goals.
true
Increasing the intensity of an exercise will increase the strength of a muscle.
true
One way to regulate your eating habits is to eat healthy food at regular intervals
true
Strength is the ability of a muscle to exert force.
true
The aim of physical fitness should be to make our bodies more able to serve God.
true
The basis for physical fitness is good eating habits.
true
Water is the basis of good nutrition because it is essential to all forms of metabolism in the body.
true
What exercises should be included during warm-up and cool-down times?
walking or stretching
