Nutrition, Exercise, and Health Quiz P128

What is one of the main effects of regularly eating more food than your body needs?

• It helps build stronger muscles

• It leads to storing excess fat and can cause obesity

• It increases your lung capacity

• It improves your memory

Which of the following is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes?

• High protein diet

• Obesity

• Regular exercise

• Low blood pressure

According to the text, what percentage of your daily food intake is needed for the basic reactions that keep you alive?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

What is the relationship between regular exercise and cardiovascular disease?

• Regular exercise increases the risk of cardiovascular disease

• Regular exercise has no effect on cardiovascular disease

• Regular exercise reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease

• Regular exercise only affects muscle growth, not heart health

Which of the following activities does NOT count as exercise ?

• Walking to school

• Running around the house

• Sitting and watching TV

• Doing a physically active job

Why do people who exercise regularly have bigger muscles and fitter hearts than those who do not exercise?

• Because they eat more food

• Because their muscles and hearts adapt to regular physical activity

• Because they sleep more

• Because they avoid all fats

What is the main message of the bar graph shown in Figure 1?

• The most active people have the highest risk of death from cardiovascular disease

• The least active people have the highest risk of death from cardiovascular disease

• All activity levels have the same risk of death from cardiovascular disease

• Increased activity has no effect on cardiovascular disease risk

Explain why carrying too much weight can be dangerous for your health.

• It only makes you uncomfortable

• It can lead to serious health problems like type 2 diabetes and heart disease

• It helps you store more energy for later

• It improves your digestion

A student claims that only gym workouts count as exercise. Based on the text, how would you respond to this claim?

• Agree, because only gym workouts are effective

• Disagree, because activities like walking, running around the house, and physically active jobs also count as exercise

• Agree, because other activities do not use energy

• Disagree, because only sports count as exercise

Based on the information provided, what advice would you give to someone who wants to reduce their risk of developing cardiovascular disease?

• Eat more food and avoid exercise

• Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight

• Only focus on diet, not exercise

• Avoid all physical activity