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1
Q

What are the two CAs that are prevented by exercise?

A

breast

Colon

2
Q

Obesity is (what number) leading caouse of unncessary detahs in the us?

A

second

3
Q

What is the minimum amount of excersise needed a week?

A

150 minutes

4
Q

What is the recommendation for children for exercise?

A

60 minutes / day

5
Q

What are the four components of fitness?

A

Aerobic
Muscular
Flexibiity
Body composition

6
Q

What is the equation for the maximum target heart rate? Minimum?

A

(220-age)*0.8

(220-age)*0.6

7
Q

Why do you want to work harder?

A

Burns more glycogen/carbs

8
Q

What percent of HR is considered moderate exercise?

A

75%

9
Q

What percent of HR is considered vigourous exercise?

A

85%

10
Q

What is the definition of physical activity?

A

Moving naturally

11
Q

What is the most common adverse effect of physical activity?

A

Knee problems

12
Q

What is the second most common adverse effect of physical activity?

A

Foot issues

13
Q

What is the HR percentage for the warm up zone?

A

50-60%

14
Q

What is the HR percentage for the fat burning zone?

A

60-70%

15
Q

What is the HR percentage for the aerobic zone?

A

70-80%

16
Q

What is the HR percentage for the anaerobic zone?

A

80-90%

17
Q

What is the HR percentage for the red line zone?

A

90-100%

18
Q

What are the four major strategies for increasing physical activity in the general population?

A

Social/behavioral
Informational
Environmental
Policy