Benefits of Physical Activity

How much time should teenagers spend being physically active throughout the day?

• 15 min

• 30 min

• 60 min

• 2 hrs

Planning an exercise program and going to the gym to workout is an example of PHYSICAL ACTIVITY or EXERCISE?

• Exercise

• Physical Activity

True or False: All exercise can be physical activity, but not all physical activity can be exercise

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of physical activity?

• improved self-esteem

• higher risk of obesity

• improved function and efficiency of the heart and lungs

• burning calories

True or False: Physical activity helps reduce the risk of developing numerous chronic diseases.

• True

• False

Which of the following is an example of exercise?

• going to volleyball practice after school

• taking out the trash

• walking your dog

• doing laundry

Helping your parents do yard work is an example of (a)  

• physical activity
• exercise
• doing the right thing