18 Questions
How many minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic PA per week are recommended for adults aged 18-64 years?
At least 150 minutes
What are the two types of costs associated with physical inactivity?
Direct costs (health care) and indirect costs (loss of economic output due to illness, disease-related work disability or premature death)
What type of physical activity should older adults with poor mobility prioritize to prevent falls?
PA to enhance balance
How many days a week should older adults engage in muscle-strengthening activities for major muscle groups?
2 or more days
What is the recommended daily amount of moderate-to-vigorous-intensity PA for children aged 5-17 years?
At least 60 minutes
What is the estimated annual cost of physical inactivity for a population of 10 million people, of whom 50% are insufficiently physically active?
EUR 910 million
What is the recommended frequency for muscle-strengthening activities for major muscle groups?
2 or more days a week
What are the benefits of exercising during and after cancer treatment?
Decreases fatigue, anxiety, and depression, improves physical function and quality of life, and does not exacerbate lymphedema
What is one of the leading risk factors for overweight, obesity, and noncommunicable diseases and chronic conditions?
Physical inactivity
Which WHO region is the most severely affected by noncommunicable diseases?
The European Region
What is the consequence of physical inactivity on concentration and productivity?
Impairment
What is the relationship between physical activity and cancer survival?
Exercise can improve survival after a diagnosis of breast, colon, and prostate cancer
What is the recommended daily amount of physical activity for adults aged 18-64 years to reduce the risk of chronic diseases?
At least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic PA weekly or at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic PA weekly or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity activity.
How many days per week should older adults with poor mobility perform physical activity to enhance balance and prevent falls?
3 or more days per week
What is the recommended frequency for muscle-strengthening activities for major muscle groups?
2 or more days a week
What is the primary goal of the WHO's recommendations for physical activity?
To provide guidance for national and regional policymakers on the relations between physical activity and the prevention of noncommunicable diseases.
How many minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity per week are recommended for children aged 5-17 years?
At least 60 minutes
Which type of cancer is reduced by regular physical activity, according to the WHO's recommendations?
Colon cancer and breast cancer
Test your knowledge on the economic costs of physical inactivity and the recommended levels of physical activity for different age groups. Learn about the daily requirements for children and adults to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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