Physical Activity

Question 1

Physical inactivity is the __________ leading actual cause of death in the US.

Answer 1

second

Question 2

True or False. Exercise may help to improve the efficiency of memory networks.

Answer 2

true

Question 3

Research shows that all-cause mortality can be reduced almost 10% by walking or jogging as little as ______.

Answer 3

400 meters a day

Question 4

Which of the following treatments has been shown to decrease the risk of cognitive decline in individuals who are at-risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease?

• maintaining a high fiber diet
• low-dose aspirin therapy
• maintaining normal levels of physical activity
• weight loss

Answer 4

Maintaining normal levels of physical activity

Question 5

The health benefits of exercise are seen under the following condition(s).

Answer 5

regardless of weight loss

Question 6

Physical activity or exercise is associated with ________.

Answer 6

• Improved glucose control
• Decreased all-cause mortality
• Decreased blood pressure
• Decreased cardiovascular disease risk

Question 7

True or False. Exercise training can only reduce glucose tolerance if it’s coupled with weight loss.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Research consistently shows that _________________ is the key to reduced weight maintenance in previously obese individuals.

Answer 8

Maintaining a regular exercise program

Question 9

Which of the components of the 24-hour energy expenditure can be altered appreciably and consistently in order to affect body weight?

• Basal metabolism
• Resting metabolic rate (RMR)
• Exercise Energy Expenditure (EEE)
• None of the above
• Thermic Effect of Food (TEF)

Answer 9

Exercise Energy Expenditure (EEE)

Question 10

The most prominent public health message of the century is, or should be…

Answer 10

Be physically active