Question 1

What is moderate intensity exercise and how would one go about getting this type of exercise?

Accepted Answer

Brisk walking is a good way to achieve m

Question 2

Name some of the benefits of physical exercise.

Accepted Answer

Some of the benefits of physical exercis

Question 3

What group of people (according to change in level of physical activity) shows the most dramatic changes in risk reductions?

Accepted Answer

The use of exercise as a strategy to red

Question 4

Although exercise is an important component of weight control, unless ____, 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week is generally ____ to lose weight.

Accepted Answer

A)  BMI is increased, not sufficient 
B)  caloric intake is reduced, not sufficient 
C)  BMI is reduced, sufficient 
D)  caloric intake is increased, insufficient 
A)  BMI is increased, not sufficient 
B)  caloric intake is reduced, not sufficient 
C)  BMI is reduced, sufficient 
D)  caloric intake is increased, insufficient

Question 5

What is cardiorespiratory fitness?

Accepted Answer

If our goal is to strengthen our heart a

Question 6

How does exercise reduce the risk of diabetes (and which type)?

Accepted Answer

Exercise is especially important as a pr

Question 7

What is subcutaneous fat?

Accepted Answer

Visceral fat contrasts with the more com

Question 8

What is the social interaction hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

The social interaction hypothesis states

Question 9

What do the research studies reveal about the effects of exercise on positive well-being measures?

Accepted Answer

A meta-analytic study of exercise interv

Question 10

What mechanisms explain the positive psychological benefits of exercise such as reducing anxiety and depression and boosting well-being?

Accepted Answer

Although the mechanisms are not empirica

What is moderate intensity exercise and how would one go about getting this type of exercise?

Name some of the benefits of physical exercise.

What group of people (according to change in level of physical activity) shows the most dramatic changes in risk reductions?

Although exercise is an important component of weight control, unless , 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week is generally to lose weight.

What is cardiorespiratory fitness?

How does exercise reduce the risk of diabetes (and which type)?

What is subcutaneous fat?

What is the social interaction hypothesis?

What do the research studies reveal about the effects of exercise on positive well-being measures?

What mechanisms explain the positive psychological benefits of exercise such as reducing anxiety and depression and boosting well-being?

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Exam 11: Physical Activity and Exercise

What is moderate intensity exercise and how would one go about getting this type of exercise?

Name some of the benefits of physical exercise.

What group of people (according to change in level of physical activity) shows the most dramatic changes in risk reductions?

Although exercise is an important component of weight control, unless ____, 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week is generally ____ to lose weight.

What is cardiorespiratory fitness?

How does exercise reduce the risk of diabetes (and which type)?

What is subcutaneous fat?

What is the social interaction hypothesis?

What do the research studies reveal about the effects of exercise on positive well-being measures?

What mechanisms explain the positive psychological benefits of exercise such as reducing anxiety and depression and boosting well-being?

Stress and Health

Positive Psychology

Stress and the Nervous System

Stress, Illness, and the Immune System

The Impact of Stress on Health Conditions

Personality and Stress

Anxiety, Anger, and Depression

Interpersonal Stress

Job Stress

Cognitive and Behavioral Approaches

Nutrition

Self-Regulation Relaxation Strategies

Meditation, Yoga, and Biofeedback

Guidelines for Stress Management and Well-Being Enhancement

Filters

Although exercise is an important component of weight control, unless , 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week is generally to lose weight.