Physical Activity Guidelines

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According to the Physical Activity Guidelines, how many minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity should adults get each week?

  1. 150 minutes

  2. 250 minutes

  3. 300 minutes

  4. 450 minutes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week.

What is the recommended amount of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity for adults each week?

  1. 75 minutes

  2. 150 minutes

  3. 225 minutes

  4. 300 minutes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that adults get at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week.

How many days per week should adults do muscle-strengthening activities?

  1. 2 days

  2. 3 days

  3. 4 days

  4. 5 days


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that adults do muscle-strengthening activities at least 2 days per week.

What is the recommended amount of time adults should spend doing aerobic activity each session?

  1. 10 minutes

  2. 20 minutes

  3. 30 minutes

  4. 45 minutes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that adults do aerobic activity for at least 30 minutes each session.

Which of the following is not a benefit of physical activity?

  1. Reduced risk of chronic diseases

  2. Improved mental health

  3. Increased risk of injury

  4. Improved sleep quality


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Physical activity is associated with many health benefits, including reduced risk of chronic diseases, improved mental health, and improved sleep quality. It is not associated with an increased risk of injury.

What is the recommended amount of physical activity for children and adolescents?

  1. 60 minutes per day

  2. 90 minutes per day

  3. 120 minutes per day

  4. 150 minutes per day


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that children and adolescents get at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day.

Which of the following is not a type of physical activity that children and adolescents can do?

  1. Playing sports

  2. Walking

  3. Biking

  4. Watching TV


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Playing sports, walking, and biking are all types of physical activity that children and adolescents can do. Watching TV is not a type of physical activity.

How many days per week should children and adolescents do muscle-strengthening activities?

  1. 2 days

  2. 3 days

  3. 4 days

  4. 5 days


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that children and adolescents do muscle-strengthening activities at least 3 days per week.

What is the recommended amount of time children and adolescents should spend doing aerobic activity each session?

  1. 10 minutes

  2. 20 minutes

  3. 30 minutes

  4. 45 minutes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that children and adolescents do aerobic activity for at least 30 minutes each session.

Which of the following is a benefit of physical activity for children and adolescents?

  1. Improved academic performance

  2. Reduced risk of obesity

  3. Increased risk of injury

  4. Improved social skills


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Physical activity is associated with many health benefits for children and adolescents, including improved academic performance, reduced risk of obesity, and improved social skills. It is not associated with an increased risk of injury.

What is the recommended amount of physical activity for pregnant women?

  1. 150 minutes per week

  2. 250 minutes per week

  3. 300 minutes per week

  4. 450 minutes per week


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that pregnant women get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week.

Which of the following is not a type of physical activity that pregnant women can do?

  1. Walking

  2. Swimming

  3. Biking

  4. Contact sports


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Walking, swimming, and biking are all types of physical activity that pregnant women can do. Contact sports are not recommended for pregnant women.

How many days per week should pregnant women do muscle-strengthening activities?

  1. 2 days

  2. 3 days

  3. 4 days

  4. 5 days


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that pregnant women do muscle-strengthening activities at least 2 days per week.

What is the recommended amount of time pregnant women should spend doing aerobic activity each session?

  1. 10 minutes

  2. 20 minutes

  3. 30 minutes

  4. 45 minutes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that pregnant women do aerobic activity for at least 30 minutes each session.

Which of the following is a benefit of physical activity for pregnant women?

  1. Reduced risk of gestational diabetes

  2. Reduced risk of preeclampsia

  3. Increased risk of miscarriage

  4. Improved mood


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Physical activity is associated with many health benefits for pregnant women, including reduced risk of gestational diabetes, reduced risk of preeclampsia, and improved mood. It is not associated with an increased risk of miscarriage.

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