Physical Activity and Health Exam 2: Practice Quiz Questions
According to the Physical Activity Guidelines, which of the following is the minimal amount of weekly muscle strengthening activity for adults?
2 days per week, 1 set 8-12 repetitions for major muscle groups
What is a reasonable target for physical activity for preschool age children for healthy growth and development?
3 hours of light, moderate, or vigorous activity each day
According to the Lifetime Benefits of Physical Activity cycle ...
Active parents are associated with active children.
Which of the following describes the relationship between physical activity and the health outcomes of functional health, CHD, stroke and diabetes?
Disease is reduced from lower amounts of physical activity for most conditions.
For children and adolescents age 6-17 years, physical activity results in __________ symptoms of depression.
decreased
T/F: Individuals with chronic sitting have higher muscle mass.
false
Which of the following is a symptom of sedentary living?
low bone density
T/F: Individuals with chronic sitting have larger waist circumferences
true