Physical Health

Question 1

How much physical activity should a teenager get a day?

Answer 1

60 minutes

Question 2

Name all 5 of the components of fitness.

Answer 2

1. Flexibility
2. Muscular Strength
3. Muscular Endurance
4. Cardiorespiratory Endurance
5. Body Composition

Question 3

What is the definition of flexibility?

Answer 3

The ability to move you joints through a full range of motion.

Question 3

Stretching that is fast-paced, ballistic and done for 1-2 second before an activity is called what?

Answer 3

Dynamic stretching

Question 4

Define Muscular Strength

Answer 4

The amount of force a muscle can produce

Question 5

What is the protocol to work on your muscular strength?

Answer 5

8-12 reps, 2-4 sets, 0-60 second rest

Question 6

What is the ability for a muscle to perform as long as possible, regardless of intensity called?

Answer 6

Muscular Endurance

Question 7

How can we test our effort level?

Answer 7

RPE Scale, Talk test

Question 8

How does physical activity improve your mental, social and emotional well-being?

Answer 8

Mental- Relieves stress and anxiety
Social- meeting new people through participating in sports or work out groups
Emotional- Handling strong emotions because of stress relief

Question 9

How does physical activity improve learning?

Answer 9

Concentration, focus, self-esteem, stress relief,

Question 10

Name the benefits of being physically active.

Answer 10

1. Reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers
2. Weight management
3. Energy to perform daily tasks

Question 11

Which nutrient provides our body most of it’s energy?

Answer 11

Carbohydrates- up to 55%-65%

Question 12

Simple carbohydrates provide the body with sustained energy throughout the day? True or false?

Answer 12

False

Question 13

What percentage does water make up of the body?

Answer 13

50-70%

Question 14

Are trans fats beneficial (good) for your heart health?

Answer 14

No

Question 15

Saturated fats are liquid or solid at room temperature?

Answer 15

Solid

Question 16

List the Macronutrients

Answer 16

Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat and Water

Question 17

List the Micronutrients

Answer 17

Vitamins and Minerals

Question 18

Of the types of fats, which should we try and avoid?

Answer 18

Trans fats

Question 19

List foods that fall into complex carbohydrates?

Answer 19

Whole grains, whole wheat, fruits, vegetables and beans

Question 20

Give examples of unsaturated fats.

Answer 20

oils, nuts, fish

Question 21

Define simple carbohydrate?

Answer 21

Simple carbohydrates are foods stripped of nutrients and fiber, providing quick energy followed by a sugar crash

Question 22

How would you calculate the amount of water you should drink daily?

Answer 22

Divide body weight in pounds by 2, and add 12 ounces for every 30 minutes of physical activity.

Question 23

Why is it important to understand nutrition labels?

Answer 23

Nutrition labels reveal ingredients and nutrient content, helping you make informed choices about what you eat.

Question 24

Explain the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats.

Answer 24

Saturated fats are solid at room temperature and found in animal products, while unsaturated fats are liquid and come from plant-based sources.

Question 25

What are two health benefits of water?

Answer 25

Water helps transport nutrients to cells and maintains body temperature.

Question 26

What does “% Daily Value” indicate on a nutrition label?

Answer 26

How much of a nutrient is in the food

Question 27

What is the function of vitamins and minerals?

Answer 27

Help with growth and cell regeneration

Question 28

What is a quick way to check if you are hydrated?

Answer 28

Urine color

Question 29

What nutrient helps your body repair and build new cells?

Answer 29

Proteins