PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

How many minutes of physical activity is recommended for children and adolescents per day?

• 72

• 14

• 24

• 60

Can exercise help to prevent noncommunicable diseases and cancers?

• True

• False

Physical inactivity is one of the leading risk factors for noncommunicable diseases?

• True

• False

Regular physical activity can:

• improve muscular and cardiorespiratory fitness

• help maintain a healthy body weight

• reduce the risk of hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, various types of cancer

• improve bone and functional health

Physical activity improves:

• mental health

• academic performance

• blood pressure

• bone health

What level of physical activity is recommended everyday for children and adolescents?

• Moderate to Vigorous

• Hard to Very Hard

• Very Light to Vigorous

• Effortless to Very Light

Can physical activity improve brain function?

• True

• False

What risks can physical inactivity increase?

• Overweight/Obese

• Heart Disease

• Type II Diabetes

• Low Bone Strength and Bone Disease

Part of the 60 minutes of physical activity requirement should be on muscle strengthening exercises?

• True

• False

How many minutes of physical activity do you get per day?

• 30-60

• 60-90

• 90-120

• 120-150