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What are the potential health benefits of 30 minutes of physical activity per day?
What are the potential health benefits of 30 minutes of physical activity per day?
- Reduced risk for heart disease, stroke, and hypertension (correct)
- Potential increased risk for colon cancer
- Increased risk for weight gain and obesity
- Heightened risk for type 2 diabetes
Which fuel is used to support physical activity within the first 1-3 seconds?
Which fuel is used to support physical activity within the first 1-3 seconds?
- Macronutrients
- Cellular ATP (correct)
- Glycolysis
- Phosphocreatine
What is the primary source of energy for quick starts in physical activities?
What is the primary source of energy for quick starts in physical activities?
- Anaerobic respiration
- Glucose (GLU) through glycolysis (correct)
- Lipid metabolism
- Protein breakdown
What is the recommended duration of physical activity to promote prevention of body fat gain?
What is the recommended duration of physical activity to promote prevention of body fat gain?
Which macronutrients are usually used to support physical activity, with the proportion varying depending on the type of activity?
Which macronutrients are usually used to support physical activity, with the proportion varying depending on the type of activity?