Physical Activity Benefits

Where on the physical activity pyramid do sedentary activities belong? A. A B. B C. C D. D

A

Explain the weekly activity requirements for adults and what exercises and activities one can do to meet these requirements.

A healthy adult should do 150 minutes of aerobic activity moderately or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week.

Discuss how the use of pedometers benefited people at high risk for type 2 diabetes.

A pedometer can be used to measure the estimated distance with how many steps you've made. People with a high risk of type 2 diabetes can use a pedometer because they're encouraged to exercise more.

Which of the following activities belongs on the top of the physical activity pyramid? A. playing video games B. calisthenics C. sprinting D. running

A. playing video games

Compare and contrast aerobic physical activity with anaerobic physical activity.

Aerobic exercise consist of activities that work with your arms and legs. Such as walking, running, swimming, basketball, etc. Anaerobic exercises target your muscle groups. These are exercises that help you build your strength and muscles in your body.

Where would the following activity BEST fit on the physical activity pyramid? Heavy weight lifting

B. anaerobic activities

Which of the following is NOT a likely result of regular physical activity? A. increased energy B. decreased attention span C. improved school attendance D. improved self-image

B. decreased attention span

Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with hypertension? A. nosebleeds B. regular heartbeat C. chest pain D. vision problems

B. regular heartbeat

How are hypertension, heart disease, and stroke related? A. They are all the result of high levels of glucose in the bloodstream. B. They are all more closely linked to genetics than lifestyle. C. The risk of developing each condition can be reduced through diet and exercise. D. Reducing the risk of one of the diseases has no noticeable impact on the risk of the others.

C. The risk of developing each condition can be reduced through diet and exercise.

Physical activity and exercise typically lead to __________. A. increased stress B. depression C. higher energy levels D. reduced quality of life

C. higher energy levels

How much physical activity should an adult have each week? A. 60 minutes per day, 7 days a week B. 30 minutes per day, 7 days a week C. 60 minutes per day, 5 days a week D. 30 minutes per day, 5 days a week

D. 30 minutes per day, 5 days a week

Which of the following is NOT positively influenced by physical activity? A. cardiovascular disease B. obesity C. osteoporosis D. allergies

D. allergies

Which of the following represents the greatest risk factor for a stroke?

D. high blood pressure

Where would the following activity BEST fit on the physical activity pyramid? Gardening A. sedentary activities B. anaerobic activities C. aerobic activities D. lifestyle activities

D. lifestyle activities

How can participation in physical activity lead to improved sleep patterns?

Exercising helps your body experience smoother transitions between all the different cycles of sleep. When your body gets more exercise and gets tired out, it helps you sleep more soundly.

Adolescents require fewer hours of physical activity than adults.

False

List the following four activities in the order they would go in the physical activity pyramid from top to bottom. Soccer practice; Homework; Walking 30 minutes to school; Weight training

Homework would be on the top, then weight training in anaerobic activities, then soccer practice, then walking 30 minutes to school.

Explain how hypertension, heart disease, and stroke are related.

Hypertension can be known as an early sign of a heart disease. A heart disease can lead to several issues such as stroke or a heart attack. A stroke being on of them.

Explain how regular participation in physical activity can increase life expectancy.

Regular participation in physical activity helps contribute to several things to ensure a long life expectancy. Keeping up on physical activity helps your body cut down on the amount of fat in your body. It also works out your arteries, organs, and muscles, and keeps them exercised to stay healthy.

Lifestyle choices are usually an important factor in the development of heart disease.

True

Regular exercise often leads to an improved body image.

True

Using a pedometer can promote a physically active lifestyle.

True

You are visiting your Grandmother and notice that she is eating a balanced diet, taking vitamins, getting the proper amount of sleep and is not overweight. Despite her healthy lifestyle, she appears run down and tired. You realize that it's due to her lack of physical activity. Write a convincing letter to your grandma explaining the benefits of participating in regular physical activity.

In order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, you need to keep up with exercising. Exercise helps control your weight, or it can even help you lose weight. Also keeping a healthy lifestyle may decrease your chance or getting diseases and other illnesses. Exercise may help improving your energy levels as well, exercise can just make you feel good overall and help maintain a good overall mood.