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Physical Activity and Exercise for Older Adults

Description: This quiz assesses your knowledge about physical activity and exercise for older adults.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular physical activity for older adults?

  1. Improved cardiovascular health

  2. Reduced risk of falls

  3. Increased muscle strength and flexibility

  4. Decreased risk of cognitive decline


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While regular physical activity has many benefits for older adults, it has not been shown to decrease the risk of cognitive decline.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), how much moderate-intensity aerobic activity should older adults get each week?

  1. 150 minutes

  2. 300 minutes

  3. 450 minutes

  4. 600 minutes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The CDC recommends that older adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week.

Which of the following is an example of a moderate-intensity aerobic activity?

  1. Walking briskly

  2. Swimming

  3. Biking

  4. Dancing


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the activities listed are examples of moderate-intensity aerobic activities.

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

  1. 1 day

  2. 2 days

  3. 3 days

  4. 4 days


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The CDC recommends that older adults do muscle-strengthening activities on at least 2 days per week.

Which of the following is an example of a muscle-strengthening activity?

  1. Lifting weights

  2. Doing push-ups

  3. Doing sit-ups

  4. Doing squats


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the activities listed are examples of muscle-strengthening activities.

What is the recommended amount of time for each muscle-strengthening activity?

  1. 8-12 repetitions

  2. 10-15 repetitions

  3. 12-15 repetitions

  4. 15-20 repetitions


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The CDC recommends that older adults do 10-15 repetitions of each muscle-strengthening activity.

How often should older adults do balance exercises?

  1. Once a week

  2. Twice a week

  3. Three times a week

  4. Four times a week


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The CDC recommends that older adults do balance exercises on at least 3 days per week.

Which of the following is an example of a balance exercise?

  1. Standing on one leg

  2. Walking heel-to-toe

  3. Doing tai chi

  4. Doing yoga


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the activities listed are examples of balance exercises.

What is the recommended amount of time for each balance exercise?

  1. 30 seconds

  2. 45 seconds

  3. 60 seconds

  4. 90 seconds


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The CDC recommends that older adults do each balance exercise for at least 60 seconds.

Which of the following is NOT a safety precaution that older adults should take when exercising?

  1. Start slowly and gradually increase the intensity and duration of your workouts.

  2. Warm up before exercising and cool down afterwards.

  3. Drink plenty of fluids before, during, and after exercising.

  4. Exercise with a partner or in a group.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While exercising with a partner or in a group can be beneficial, it is not a safety precaution that older adults should take.

What is the most important thing to remember when exercising as an older adult?

  1. Listen to your body and stop if you feel pain.

  2. Set realistic goals and don't push yourself too hard.

  3. Make exercise a regular part of your routine.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the answers are important things to remember when exercising as an older adult.

Which of the following is an example of a flexibility exercise?

  1. Stretching

  2. Yoga

  3. Tai chi

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the activities listed are examples of flexibility exercises.

How often should older adults do flexibility exercises?

  1. Once a week

  2. Twice a week

  3. Three times a week

  4. Four times a week


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The CDC recommends that older adults do flexibility exercises on at least 3 days per week.

What is the recommended amount of time for each flexibility exercise?

  1. 30 seconds

  2. 45 seconds

  3. 60 seconds

  4. 90 seconds


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The CDC recommends that older adults do each flexibility exercise for at least 60 seconds.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular physical activity for older adults?

  1. Improved cardiovascular health

  2. Reduced risk of falls

  3. Increased muscle strength and flexibility

  4. Decreased risk of cognitive decline


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While regular physical activity has many benefits for older adults, it has not been shown to decrease the risk of cognitive decline.

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