Teens and Exercise: A Quiz

What is the recommended amount of physical activity for children and teens ages 6 to 17 according to federal guidelines?

• 30 minutes a day

• 1 hour a day

• 2 hours a day

• 3 hours a day

What percentage of high school students get the recommended amount of physical activity?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of physical activity for teens?

• Stronger heart

• Better mental health

• Improved eyesight

• Lower risk of obesity

What is one of the main reasons teens are not getting enough exercise, according to the article?

• Lack of interest in sports

• Too much screen time

• Expensive gym memberships

• Bad weather

What negative effect does prolonged sitting have on young girls, according to a 2015 study?

• Increased appetite

• Harmful changes in blood flow

• Better concentration

• Improved flexibility

What can schools do to help reduce prolonged sitting among students?

• Increase homework

• Provide flexible seating arrangements

• Extend school hours

• Ban smartphones

How can parents encourage their kids to be more active at home?

• Allow unlimited screen time

• Assign chores like yard work

• Buy more video games

• Let them skip breakfast

What is one way wearable technologies can help increase physical activity?

• By tracking sleep patterns

• By providing activity prompts

• By playing music

• By sending text messages

According to the article, what is a benefit of taking short activity breaks?

• It makes students tired

• It improves productivity and concentration

• It increases screen time

• It reduces the need for sleep

What is one simple way to increase physical activity mentioned in the article?

• Taking the stairs instead of the elevator

• Eating more snacks

• Watching more TV

• Sleeping longer hours