Human Nutrition: Chapter 11 Exercise

Internet Exercise Worksheet for Personal Nutrition 10e Chapter 11—Nutrition and Fitness

Overview: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides information on Physical Activity for Everyone. Directions: 1. Access the website at:

http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/index.html. 2. Click and review the following:

a. Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults (http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/adults.html )

b. Measuring Physical Activity Intensity (http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/measuring/index.html )

c. Physical Activity and Health (http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/health/index.html )

3. After reviewing the links above, answer the questions below. Multiple Choice 1) Adults need at least _____ of moderate-intensity aerobic exercises every week. a) 60 b) 75 c) 120 d) 150 2) A way to reduce activity-related injuries is to _____. a) limit physical activity to weekends only b) swim intensively for short periods rather than lap swimming c) skip the warm-up and start intensive exercise immediately d) choose activities that are appropriate for your fitness level 3) Muscle-strengthening activities _____. a) are recommended at any age b) are best suited for persons younger than 35 c) are primarily for those training for competition d) should be avoided by anyone who has a physical disability

True/False 4) Yoga can be used as an exercise to strengthen body muscles. True False 5) Running is an example of moderate-intensity physical activity. True False 6) Feelings of depression and anxiety are generally elevated by physical activity. True False 7) If a person is unable to say more than a few words without pausing for a breath, he or she is doing vigorous exercise. True False 8) Intensity is how hard your body is working during aerobic activity. True False