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Which organization proclaimed physical inactivity a major risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD) in 1992?
Which organization proclaimed physical inactivity a major risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD) in 1992?
What is a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer's disease according to epidemiological studies?
What is a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer's disease according to epidemiological studies?
What is the prevalence of physically inactive Americans above the age of 6?
What is the prevalence of physically inactive Americans above the age of 6?
According to the text, what is the recommended minimum amount of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity for healthy adults aged 18 to 65 years per week?
According to the text, what is the recommended minimum amount of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity for healthy adults aged 18 to 65 years per week?
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What is the recommended minimum number of days per week for performing activities that maintain or increase muscular strength and endurance for adults?
What is the recommended minimum number of days per week for performing activities that maintain or increase muscular strength and endurance for adults?
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Based on the information provided, what percentage of adults participate in 30 minutes of physical activity each day?
Based on the information provided, what percentage of adults participate in 30 minutes of physical activity each day?
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What is the relationship between exercise intensity and brain health according to the text?
What is the relationship between exercise intensity and brain health according to the text?
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According to the text, what percentage of adults 65 to 74 years old are physically active?
According to the text, what percentage of adults 65 to 74 years old are physically active?
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What percentage of adolescents and adults do not meet the guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities?
What percentage of adolescents and adults do not meet the guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities?
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Which age group should be physically active throughout the day to enhance growth and development?
Which age group should be physically active throughout the day to enhance growth and development?
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How many minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity should children and adolescents (ages 6 through 17 years) do daily?
How many minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity should children and adolescents (ages 6 through 17 years) do daily?
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How many minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity a week should adults do for substantial health benefits?
How many minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity a week should adults do for substantial health benefits?
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According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, how often should adults with chronic conditions or disabilities engage in muscle-strengthening activities?
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, how often should adults with chronic conditions or disabilities engage in muscle-strengthening activities?
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What is the recommended approach for inactive people to start a physical activity program?
What is the recommended approach for inactive people to start a physical activity program?
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Is a comprehensive medical screening necessary before starting an exercise program?
Is a comprehensive medical screening necessary before starting an exercise program?
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Which of the following is a valid way to assess muscular strength and endurance?
Which of the following is a valid way to assess muscular strength and endurance?
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What is the focus of these tests mentioned in the text?
What is the focus of these tests mentioned in the text?
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Which component of the two-compartment model provides valuable information about health?
Which component of the two-compartment model provides valuable information about health?
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What is associated with increased adiposity?
What is associated with increased adiposity?
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Which type of adiposity has a particularly strong association with diseases?
Which type of adiposity has a particularly strong association with diseases?
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What are the hallmarks of the effectiveness and health benefits of exercise and diet?
What are the hallmarks of the effectiveness and health benefits of exercise and diet?
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Regular aerobic exercise attenuates the stiffening of the central elastic arteries (the aorta and carotid arteries).
Regular aerobic exercise attenuates the stiffening of the central elastic arteries (the aorta and carotid arteries).
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The brain is particularly sensitive to changes in blood pressure because of the low resistance of the cerebral vasculature.
The brain is particularly sensitive to changes in blood pressure because of the low resistance of the cerebral vasculature.
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A 2019 study found that acute resistance exercise yielded greater improvements in math scores compared with both aerobic exercise and nonexercise.
A 2019 study found that acute resistance exercise yielded greater improvements in math scores compared with both aerobic exercise and nonexercise.
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