answers
American Diabetes Association (ADA) Correct Answer-these foods
don't cause rapid spikes in blood sugar and do supply nutrients lacking
in western diet10 diabetes superfoods: 1. beans 2. darky leafy greens 3.
citrus fruits, 4. sweet potatoes, 5. berries, 6. tomatoes, 7. fish high in
Omega-3's, 8. whole grains, 9. nuts, 10. fat-free milk and yogurt. - non
starchy vegetables - eat less trans fat - mixture of protein fat and carbs
on blood sugar
Physical Fitness Correct Answer-a set of attributes that people have or
achieve that relates to the ability to perform physical activity
PA guidelines Correct Answer-First edition released in 2008,
150 min Moderate or 75 min Vigorous / week
2+ days of muscle strengthening / week
Exercise Frequency and relative risk of all cause mortality Correct
Answer-even low amounts of low to moderate physical activity can have
a profound impact on health
Risks associated with Exercise Correct Answer-musculoskeletal,
cardiac, psychological
Musculoskeletal injury risk Correct Answer-Prevention: warm up, go
slow, cool down, stretch after,
, Cardiovascular risk stratification: low risk Correct Answer-Men under
45, Women under 55, asymptomatic, no more than one risk factor,
cleared for moderate and vigorous physical activity
Cardiovascular risk stratification: moderate risk Correct Answer-men
over 45, women over 55, asymptomatic with two or more risk factors,
further evaluation required for vigorous intensity
Cardiovascular risk stratification: high risk Correct Answer-individuals
with one or more signs of cardiovascular, metabolic or pulmonary artery
disease or diagnosed with one of them already, further evaluation
required prior to initiation of PA, major risk from sedentary to vigorous
Psychological risk factors of exercise Correct Answer-compulsive
exercise, exercise addict, exercise bulimia, maladaptive pattern of
physical activity that leads to significant impairment in 3+ criteria:
tolerance, withdrawal, intention, lack of control, time, reduction of other
activities, continuance despite problems
Benefits of regular physical activity Correct Answer-low risk of: all
cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes,
adverse blood lipid profile, cancer, etc.
FITT prescriptions for exercise and physical activity Correct Answer-
Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type, scope of practice: individuals without
PA certification (personal trainer, physical therapist), cannot prescribe
specific exercise, coach approach can be used to help co-develop a plan