Adults need at least _____ of moderate-intensity aerobic exercises every week. a) 60 b) 75 c) 120 d) 150

Internet Exercise Worksheet for Personal Nutrition 10e
Chapter 11—Nutrition and Fitness
Overview:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides information on
Physical Activity for Everyone.
Directions:
1. Access the website at:
http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/index.html.
2. Click and review the following:
a. Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults
(http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/adults.html )
b. Measuring Physical Activity Intensity
(http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/measuring/index.html )
c. Physical Activity and Health
(http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/health/index.html )
3. After reviewing the links above, answer the questions below.
Multiple Choice
1) Adults need at least _____ of moderate-intensity aerobic exercises every
week.
a) 60
b) 75
c) 120
d) 150
2) A way to reduce activity-related injuries is to _____.
a) limit physical activity to weekends only
b) swim intensively for short periods rather than lap swimming
c) skip the warm-up and start intensive exercise immediately
d) choose activities that are appropriate for your fitness level
3) Muscle-strengthening activities _____.
a) are recommended at any age
b) are best suited for persons younger than 35
c) are primarily for those training for competition
d) should be avoided by anyone who has a physical disability
True/False
4) Yoga can be used as an exercise to strengthen body muscles.
True
False
5) Running is an example of moderate-intensity physical activity.
True
False
6) Feelings of depression and anxiety are generally elevated by physical activity.
True
False
7) If a person is unable to say more than a few words without pausing for a
breath, he or she is doing vigorous exercise.
True
False
8) Intensity is how hard your body is working during aerobic activity.
True
False