Exercise and Health

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Which organization issued a statement on exercise and cardiovascular health in 1995-1996?

National Institutes of Health (correct)

Surgeon General

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

American Heart Association

What is the recommended duration of moderate aerobic physical activity for adults according to ACSM guidelines?

≥30 min on 5 d/wk (correct)

≥10 min per session

≥2 d/wk

≥20 min on 3 d/wk

What is the recommended frequency of muscular strength and endurance training for adults according to ACSM guidelines?

≥30 min on 5 d/wk

≥2 d/wk (correct)

≥10 min per session

≥20 min on 3 d/wk

What is the recommended duration of vigorous aerobic physical activity for adults according to ACSM guidelines?

≥20 min on 3 d/wk Signup and view all the answers

Which organization identified sedentary death syndrome in the year 2000?

Surgeon General Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration of brisk walking according to the exercise recommendations?

30 min Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended frequency of aerobic physical activity for adults according to ACSM guidelines?

≥10 min per session Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the exercise prescription for people with diseases?

Rehabilitation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of habitual exercise on cognitive function?

Improved memory and executive function Signup and view all the answers

What was identified as a major risk for CAD (Coronary Artery Disease) in 1992?

Inactivity Signup and view all the answers

According to the guidelines published in 2018, how much moderate-intensity physical activity per week is recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services?

150 minutes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about medical evaluation before starting an exercise program is true?

Medical evaluation can be used to develop an exercise prescription. Signup and view all the answers

Who should exercise under medical supervision according to the text?

High-risk individuals Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the measurements that can be obtained during a medical evaluation?

Blood pressure and body fat percentage Signup and view all the answers

Who is recommended to undergo a medical evaluation according to the text?

Moderate-risk individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of periodic medical evaluations according to the text?

To identify dangerous conditions earlier Signup and view all the answers

According to the ACSM Preparticipation Algorithm, what is recommended for individuals with known cardiovascular, metabolic, or renal disease but no symptoms?

Follow exercise prescription guidelines on progression Signup and view all the answers

Who is not required to undergo a medical evaluation according to the text?

Low-risk individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration of light-intensity exercise according to the ACSM Preparticipation Algorithm?

30 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the guidelines published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services?

To encourage daily physical activity Signup and view all the answers