Breathing Rate and Activities

What is the rate of breathing?

• The number of outward and downward chest movement in one minute

• The amount of oxygen inhaled in one breath

• The number of breaths taken in one minute

• The amount of carbon dioxide exhaled in one breath

What affects our breathing rate?

• The type of activities we engage in

• The temperature of the environment

• Gender

• The color of our clothes

Which activity leads to a high breathing rate?

• Running

• Reading

• Walking

• Watching a movie

Which activity leads to a moderate breathing rate?

• Brisk walking

• Running

• Sleeping

• Reading

Which activity leads to a low breathing rate?

• Reading

• Running

• Cycling

• Hiking