Lesson 2.1 A

Which of the following is a benefit(s) of regular exercise?

• decrease risk of diseases

• increased memory function

• decrease in cholesterol levels

• All of the options

Which type of physical activity focuses on building flexibility?

• muscle strengthening

• bone strengthening

• aerobic

• balance and stretching

Push-ups and weightlifting are which type of physical activity?

• aerobic

• muscle strengthening

• bone strengthening

• balance and stretching

Which of the age groups below should have the most exercise?

• children (2-5)

• adults (18-64)

• adolescents (6-17)

• both children (2-5) and adolescents (6-17)

Which of the following is NOT a health risk of physical inactivity?

• coronary heart disease

• stroke

• lower cholesterol

• stress and anxiety

Which is a health risk of physical inactivity?

• colorectal cancer

• increased memory

• increased reaction time

• increased insulin sensitivity

Exercise benefits diabetics by controlling blood glucose?

• True

• False

Anaerobic activity does not use any energy.

• True

• False

Aerobic activity should be done at 60-80% of your maximum heart rate.

• True

• False

The amount of calories burned will be greater if you exercise

• longer only

• at a high intensity only

• at a low intensity

• both longer and at a higher intensity