Exercise and Heart Disease Quiz
Test your knowledge about
physical activity and heart disease with the following True or False statements. Click on True or
False to read the correct answer.
- Regular physical activity can reduce your
chances of getting heart disease. True or False
- Most people get enough physical activity from
their normal daily routine. True or False
- You don't have to train like a marathon
runner to become more physically fit. True or False
- Exercise programs do not require a lot of
time to be very effective. True or False
- People who need to lose some weight are the
only ones who will benefit from regular physical activity. True or False
- All exercises give you the same benefits. True or False
- The older you are, the less active you need
to be. True or False
- It doesn't take a lot of money or expensive
equipment to become physically fit. True or False
- The most common risk in exercising is injury to the
muscles and joints. True or False
- You should consult a doctor before starting a
physical activity program. True or False
- Exercise will not benefit people who have had a heart attack. True or False
- To help stay physically active, include a
variety of activities. True or False
Answers to the Physical Activity and Heart Disease I.Q. Quiz
1. Regular physical activity can reduce your
chances of getting heart disease. True
Heart disease is almost twice as likely to
develop in inactive people. Being physically inactive is a risk factor
for heart disease along with cigarette smoking, high blood pressure,
high blood cholesterol, and being overweight. The more risk factors you
have, the greater your chance for heart disease. Regular physical
activity (even mild to moderate exercise) can reduce this risk.
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2. Most people get enough physical activity from
their normal daily routine. False
Most Americans are very busy but not very active. Every American adult
should make a habit of getting 30 minutes of low to moderate levels of
physical activity daily. This includes walking, gardening, and walking
up stairs. If you are inactive now, begin by doing a few minutes of
activity each day. If you only do some activity every once in a while,
try to work something into your routine everyday.
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3. You don't have to train like a marathon
runner to become more physically fit. True
Low- to moderate-intensity activities, such as pleasure walking, stair
climbing, yard-work, housework, dancing, and home exercises can have both
short- and long-term benefits. If you are inactive, the key is to get
started. One great way is to take a walk for 10 to 15 minutes during
your lunch break, or take your dog for a walk every day. At least 30
minutes of physical activity everyday can help improve your heart health.
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4. Exercise programs do not require a lot of
time to be very effective. True
It takes only a few minutes a day to become more physically active. If
you don t have 30 minutes in your schedule for an exercise break, try to
find two 15-minute periods or even three 10-minute periods. These
exercise breaks will soon become a habit you can't live without.
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5. People who need to lose some weight are the
only ones who will benefit from regular physical activity. False
People who are physically active experience many positive benefits.
Regular physical activity gives you more energy, reduces stress, and
helps you to sleep better. It helps to lower high blood pressure and
improves blood cholesterol levels. Physical activity helps to tone your
muscles, burns off calories to help you lose extra pounds or stay at
your desirable weight, and helps control your appetite. It can also
increase muscle strength, help your heart and lungs work more
efficiently, and let you enjoy your life more fully.
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