Benefits of Physical Activity & Fitness

Question 1

What is the leading cause of death for both men and women

Answer 1

Heart Disease

Question 2

Overall risk reduction of coronary heart disease by ___ with PA

Answer 2

30%

Question 3

PA can increase HDL by ____

Answer 3

6%

Question 4

PA can reduce triglyceride level by ____

Answer 4

15%

Question 5

PA can reduce SBP and DBP by ___ and ____ respectively

Answer 5

5-10mmHg, 1-6mmHg

Question 6

PA decreased risk of colon cancer by

Answer 6

30%

Question 7

Lack of PA _____ odds of functional decline

Answer 7

doubled

Question 8

T or F PA must be strenuous to achieve health benefits

Answer 8

F

Question 9

moderate intensity aerobic PA

Answer 9

30 min 5 days a week

Question 10

vigorous intensity aerobic PA

Answer 10

20 min 3 days a week

Question 11

What is the difference between Physical Activity and Physical Fitness

Answer 11

PA-any bodily movement produced that results in energy expenditure (Lifestyle)
PF- PA is required to improve PF, but not all PA cause improved fitness

Question 12

What is the energy expenditure at rest

Answer 12

1 MET (3.5 ml O2/kg/min)

Question 13

Light, moderate, vigorous in METs

Answer 13

less than 3-6
3-6
more than 6

Question 14

Greatest reductions in mortality occur between

Answer 14

sedentary and moderately active

Question 15

______ activity is more beneficial in reducing BP and cholesterol compared to _____

Answer 15

moderate, vigorous

Question 16

______ people who start ______ exercise have increased risk of sudden cardiac death

Answer 16

sedentary, vigorous

Question 17

fitness is improved more with _____ exercise than ______

Answer 17

vigorous, moderate

Question 18

____% of all adults in US get the recommended amount of PA

Answer 18

less than 50%