physical activity

Question 1

Goal of Healthy People 2020 for physical activity

Answer 1

improve health, fitness, and quality of life through daily physical activity

Question 2

In 2017 what percentage of adults and adolescents were not meeting aerobic and muscle strengthening guidelines?

Answer 2

80%

Question 3

Regular physical activity includes participation in _______ and _________ intensity p.a. and muscle strengthening.

Answer 3

moderate and vigorous

Question 4

Why is physical activity important?

Answer 4

Improves health and quality of life at all ages, regardless of disability

Question 5

Small increases in physical activity are associated with health benefits. T/F

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Physical activity lowers the risk of?

Answer 6

early death
CAD
Stroke
HBP
Type 2
breast and colon cancer
falls
depression

Question 7

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans defines physical activity as?

Answer 7

any form of exercise or movement of the body that uses energy

Question 8

According to PAGA, exercise does not need to occur in bouts of at least 10 minutes. T/F

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Public health implications of using fitness technology to promote behavior change is promising. T/F

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Benefits of physical activity/movement

Answer 10

cardiovascular
blood sugar
cancer prevention
cognitive function
mood and sleep
balance of hormones
extends telomere length
improve joint diseases

Question 11

What is a better reference to exercise?

Answer 11

movement or physical activity

Question 12

Risk of CHD related events increases during ______ ______ _______.

Answer 12

strenuous physical activity

Question 13

Physical activity guidelines

Answer 13

150-300 minutes a week moderate intensity
(2 1/2-5 hours)
75-150 minutes a week vigorous activity or combo of moderate/vigorous aerobic activity

Question 14

What is dramatic relief?

Answer 14

being moved by emotions to progress to contemplation

Question 15

What stage can you use dramatic relief?

Answer 15

precontemplation. use to move to conteplation

Question 16

To move from contemplation to preparation you need to?

Answer 16

decrease the barriers to change, decrease the cons

Question 17

To move from preparation to action you can use?

Answer 17

self-liberation, taking action by countering sedentary habits with healthier ones, get support, use rewards

Question 18

Moving in maintenance uses _______ _______ to manage the environment.

Answer 18

stimulus control

Question 19

Key exercise guidelines for adults from HHS

Answer 19

move more, sit less
150-300 minutes moderate
75-150 minutes vigorous
spread activity throughout the week
muscle-strengthening 2+ days a week, all major muscle groups

Question 20

Key exercise guidelines for older adults (65+)

Answer 20

in addition to adult guidelines
multicomponet physical activity
determination of effort level to fitness level
understand impact of chronic conditions on safety
as physically active as abilities and conditions allow

Question 21

Key guidlines for pregnacy and postpartum

Answer 21

150 min week moderate activity, spread through week
continue vigorous-intensity activity if habitually engaged in before pregnancy
monitor pregnancy
consult health care provider about adjustments

Question 22

Key guidelines for individuals with chronic health conditions/disability

Answer 22

same as adults for amount of time and intensity
if usable to meet guidelines, engage according to avility and avoid inactivity
consult health care provider for specific recommendations

Question 23

3 benefits of fitness activity tracking management?

Answer 23

improved health outcomes
medical cost
regional health disparities
There is lack of credible feasibility studies- further studies needed

Question 24

According to ACSM exercise has a role in the treatment and prevention of how many chronic diseases?

Answer 24

40

Question 25

Exercise reduces heart disease by ___%

Answer 25

40%

Question 26

Sitting is now the new_______.

Answer 26

smoking

Question 27

a little exercise is better than ____ _______.

Answer 27

no exercise