Question 1

Mowing the lawn is best characterized as a(n)_______ activity.

Accepted Answer

A) moderate 
B) anaerobic 
C) light 
D) vigorous 
A) moderate 
B) anaerobic 
C) light 
D) vigorous A

Question 2

Sitting at a desk using a computer would most likely be which intensity?

Accepted Answer

A) less than 2 METS 
B) 3 to 6 METS 
C) above 6 METS 
D) moderate activity 
A) less than 2 METS 
B) 3 to 6 METS 
C) above 6 METS 
D) moderate activity A

Question 3

Which of the following MET ranges is used to reflect "light" activity?

Accepted Answer

A) .5 to 1.0 METS 
B) 1.0 to 1.5 METS 
C) 1.5 to 3.0 METS 
D) 2.0 to 4.0 METS 
A) .5 to 1.0 METS 
B) 1.0 to 1.5 METS 
C) 1.5 to 3.0 METS 
D) 2.0 to 4.0 METS C

Question 4

Which of the following satisfies the minimum U.S.Physical Activity Guidelines developed by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)?

Accepted Answer

A) 30 minutes of moderate activity 3 days per week 
B) 75 minutes of vigorous or 150 minutes of moderate activity each week 
C) 20 minutes of lifestyle activity each day 
D) 3 days per week with at least 10 minutes of moderate and 10 minutes of vigorous activity 
A) 30 minutes of moderate activity 3 days per week 
B) 75 minutes of vigorous or 150 minutes of moderate activity each week 
C) 20 minutes of lifestyle activity each day 
D) 3 days per week with at least 10 minutes of moderate and 10 minutes of vigorous activity

Question 5

Which of the following best describes "metabolic fitness?"

Accepted Answer

A) improvements in the efficiency of energy production 
B) enhanced use of cholesterol during exercise 
C) reduced energy expenditure of exercise 
D) improvements in metabolism that reduce risks of diabetes 
A) improvements in the efficiency of energy production 
B) enhanced use of cholesterol during exercise 
C) reduced energy expenditure of exercise 
D) improvements in metabolism that reduce risks of diabetes

Question 6

_______ is the best example of "lifestyle" physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) Jogging 
B) Raking leaves 
C) Playing tennis 
D) Fitness walking 
A) Jogging 
B) Raking leaves 
C) Playing tennis 
D) Fitness walking

Question 7

Current physical activity guidelines from the Department of Health and Human Services suggest that one minute of vigorous activity is equivalent to ________ minutes of moderate activity.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5 
A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5

Question 8

Brisk walking can be considered a "vigorous" activity for people with what level of fitness?

Accepted Answer

A) low fitness 
B) good fitness 
C) high performance 
D) none of the above 
A) low fitness 
B) good fitness 
C) high performance 
D) none of the above

Question 9

How many MET minutes would a person achieve if he ran at 6 METS for 20 minutes?

Accepted Answer

A) 60 
B) 620 
C) 26 
D) 120 
A) 60 
B) 620 
C) 26 
D) 120

Question 10

Activities that require 5 METS of energy are considered

Accepted Answer

A) very light. 
B) light. 
C) moderate. 
D) maximum. 
A) very light. 
B) light. 
C) moderate. 
D) maximum.

Question 11

Which is true of moderate activity?

Accepted Answer

A) It requires special equipment. 
B) It can be achieved with brisk walks throughout the day. 
C) It requires specific skills. 
D) It must be done in continuous bouts. 
A) It requires special equipment. 
B) It can be achieved with brisk walks throughout the day. 
C) It requires specific skills. 
D) It must be done in continuous bouts.

Question 12

Walkability is most directly associated with which of the following terms?

Accepted Answer

A) elliptical trainers 
B) fitness centers 
C) built environments 
D) metabolic fitness 
A) elliptical trainers 
B) fitness centers 
C) built environments 
D) metabolic fitness

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of moderate physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A) It promotes higher levels of fitness than aerobic sports. 
B) It can easily be performed by most people regardless of fitness level. 
C) Many health benefits can be achieved by participation in lifestyle activity. 
D) It has wellness benefits. 
A) It promotes higher levels of fitness than aerobic sports. 
B) It can easily be performed by most people regardless of fitness level. 
C) Many health benefits can be achieved by participation in lifestyle activity. 
D) It has wellness benefits.

Question 14

Brisk walking would most likely be at what MET level?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 7 
D) 10 
A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 7 
D) 10

Question 15

Why is moderate-intensity activity positioned at the base of the activity pyramid?

Accepted Answer

A) It can be performed by virtually all people regardless of age and fitness level. 
B) It is an effective warm-up for more vigorous activities at the other levels. 
C) It provides the smallest impact on health. 
D) It is generally done for the least amount of time. 
A) It can be performed by virtually all people regardless of age and fitness level. 
B) It is an effective warm-up for more vigorous activities at the other levels. 
C) It provides the smallest impact on health. 
D) It is generally done for the least amount of time.

Question 16

Which of the following represents the activity recommendations from the original Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health?

Accepted Answer

A) 60 minutes per day 
B) 100 calories a day 
C) 1000 calories a week 
D) 14 hours per week 
A) 60 minutes per day 
B) 100 calories a day 
C) 1000 calories a week 
D) 14 hours per week

Question 17

__________________ means "in the presence of oxygen."

Accepted Answer

A) Aerobic 
B) Anaerobic 
C) MET 
D) Moderate 
A) Aerobic 
B) Anaerobic 
C) MET 
D) Moderate

Question 18

Which of the following is used to describe moderate intensity activity?

Accepted Answer

A) activities just above rest 
B) activities between 3 and 6 METS 
C) activities that can be done at home 
D) activities that produce heart rates above 150 bpm 
A) activities just above rest 
B) activities between 3 and 6 METS 
C) activities that can be done at home 
D) activities that produce heart rates above 150 bpm

Question 19

Approximately how many calories would a 70kg person burn if he exercised at 4 METS for 30 minutes?

Accepted Answer

A) 120 calories 
B) 140 calories 
C) 210 calories 
D) 280 calories 
A) 120 calories 
B) 140 calories 
C) 210 calories 
D) 280 calories

Question 20

What factors contribute to the energy cost of a given activity?

Accepted Answer

A) person's weight 
B) intensity of activity 
C) duration of activity 
D) all of the above 
A) person's weight 
B) intensity of activity 
C) duration of activity 
D) all of the above

Exam 7: Moving From Inactivity to Moderate-Intensity Active Lifestyles

Mowing the lawn is best characterized as a(n)_______ activity.

Sitting at a desk using a computer would most likely be which intensity?

Which of the following MET ranges is used to reflect "light" activity?

Which of the following satisfies the minimum U.S.Physical Activity Guidelines developed by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)?

Which of the following best describes "metabolic fitness?"

_______ is the best example of "lifestyle" physical activity.

Current physical activity guidelines from the Department of Health and Human Services suggest that one minute of vigorous activity is equivalent to ________ minutes of moderate activity.

Brisk walking can be considered a "vigorous" activity for people with what level of fitness?

How many MET minutes would a person achieve if he ran at 6 METS for 20 minutes?

Activities that require 5 METS of energy are considered

Which is true of moderate activity?

Walkability is most directly associated with which of the following terms?

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of moderate physical activity?

Brisk walking would most likely be at what MET level?

Why is moderate-intensity activity positioned at the base of the activity pyramid?

Which of the following represents the activity recommendations from the original Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health?

__________________ means "in the presence of oxygen."

Which of the following is used to describe moderate intensity activity?

Approximately how many calories would a 70kg person burn if he exercised at 4 METS for 30 minutes?

What factors contribute to the energy cost of a given activity?

Health, Wellness, Fitness, and Healthy Lifestyles: an Introduction

Determinants of Lifelong Health, Wellness, and Fitness

Self-Management and Self-Planning Skills for Health Behavior Change

Preparing for Physical Activity

The Health Benefits of Physical Activity

How Much Physical Activity Is Enough

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Vigorous Aerobics, Sports, and Recreational Activities

Muscle Fitness and Resistance Exercise

Flexibility

Body Mechanics: Posture, Questionable Exercises, and Care of the Back and Neck

Performance Benefits of Physical Activity

Body Composition

Nutrition

Managing Diet and Activity for Healthy Body Fatness

Stress and Health

Stress Management, Relaxation, and Time Management

The Use and Abuse of Tobacco

The Use and Abuse of Alcohol

The Use and Abuse of Other Drugs

Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections

Cancer,Diabetes,and Other Health Threats

Evaluating Fitness and Wellness Products: Becoming an Informed Consumer

Toward Optimal Health and Wellness: Planning for Healthy Lifestyle Change

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