Exercise Testing and Metabolic Syndrome Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of exercise, as described in the text?

To improve health and performance (correct)

To increase energy expenditure

To meet daily physical activity recommendations

To improve physical appearance

What is the definition of 1 MET?

1 kcal/kg of body mass/hour (correct)

The energy required for light physical activity

The basal metabolic rate

3.5 mL/kg/min

Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) according to the text?

Tobacco use

Physical inactivity

Lack of sleep (correct)

Unhealthy diet

Which type of exercise, as described in the text, is best for improving muscular strength?

Resistance training with high load and low reps Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum intensity level required for an activity to be considered 'vigorous physical activity' according to the text?

6 METs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the 'Big 4' non-communicable diseases mentioned in the text?

Alzheimer's disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) according to the text?

To provide energy for muscle contraction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a component of the FITT principle for exercise prescription?

Volume Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of metabolic equivalents (METs) that defines 'moderate physical activity' according to the text?

3-6 METs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key risk factor for non-communicable diseases mentioned in the text?

Lack of social support Signup and view all the answers

Exercise Testing and Metabolic Syndrome Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of exercise, as described in the text?

What is the definition of 1 MET?

Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) according to the text?

Which type of exercise, as described in the text, is best for improving muscular strength?

What is the minimum intensity level required for an activity to be considered 'vigorous physical activity' according to the text?

Which of the following is NOT one of the 'Big 4' non-communicable diseases mentioned in the text?

What is the main function of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) according to the text?

Which of the following is NOT considered a component of the FITT principle for exercise prescription?

What is the range of metabolic equivalents (METs) that defines 'moderate physical activity' according to the text?

Which of the following is NOT a key risk factor for non-communicable diseases mentioned in the text?

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