KIN 352 EXAM #1 | 100 CORRECT ANSWERS | LATES UPDATE

1. Characterize the major causes of premature death in today's industrialized societies. ANSWER: A) Chronic disease (diabetes, cancer, things that last a long time) -Function of maladaptive lifestyle choices --Poor diet --Not active enough -Genetics affect B) Back in the day, it was illness because of lack of medication 2. Describe the relationship between lifestyle choices and human evolution in the development of the conditions described in question #1. ANSWER: Biologically meant to be hunter gathers -Crave things high in fat -Feast and famine cycle -Running around and not eating a lot Today we eat a lot, and not very physically active 3. What are some of the conditions physical activity has been shown to prevent or treat? ANSWER: Cardiovascular disease, hypertension Obesity Type 2 diabetes Musculoskeletal disorders Mental illness Some cancers 4. Describe the various recommendations for physical activity discussed in class (Surgeon General, USDHHS, ACSM). Why are these recommendations sometimes different between organizations? ANSWER: Different between organizations because it depends on the goal of the individual Surgeon general (2010) ANSWER: -150 min/week, of moderate intensity physical activity -Can be accumulated -Can be lifestyle physical activity, (walking dog, mowing lawn, raking leaves) USDHHS ANSWER: -150 min/week, of moderate intensity physical activity -OR 75 min/week, of vigorous intensity physical activity -OR combination -Also need muscle strengthening 2 times a week, on top of both ACSM (2011) ANSWER: -Moderate intensity= 30 min/day or more and 5 days a week or more -OR vigorous intensity= 20 min/day or more for 3 or more days a week -OR combination of both -Resistance in neuromotor exercise 2-3 days a week -2 or more days a week of flexibility exercise with 60 seconds per exercise 5. What is the current prevalence of physical activity (using USDHHS guidelines)? What percentage of Americans meet all of the USDHHS guidelines? ANSWER: -44% of people are aerobically active, 25% highly active, 22% muscle strengthening, 18 % meet both guidelines (mostly white, less among non-whites, women, older adults, less educated, and higher BMI) -Most people not physically activ