Answered Health Online- Nutrition and Physical Activity- Physical Fitness and Health

Complete each sentence with the recommended amount of physical activity. An adult should get _____ minutes of vigorous aerobic activity per week. A child should participate in strengthening activities at least _____ days per week. An adult should participate in strengthening activities at least _____ days per week. CORRECT ANSWER 75 3 2 What are possible consequences of not being physically active? Check all that apply. -lower metabolism to burn fat -greater risk for heart disease -decrease in body weight -development of high blood pressure -increase in blood circulation throughout the body CORRECT ANSWER -lower metabolism to burn fat -greater risk for heart disease -development of high blood pressure Which activities are ways to overcome barriers to physical fitness? Check all that apply. -increasing your understanding about fitness myths -rewarding yourself with food when a short-term fitness goal is reached -developing a fitness plan and activity log -setting weekly and yearly fitness goals to pursue a healthy lifestyle -waiting to begin exercise until you have bought expensive equipment CORRECT ANSWER -increasing your understanding about fitness myths -developing a fitness plan and activity log -setting weekly and yearly fitness goals to pursue a healthy lifestyle