Exercise & Wellness Knowledge Quest

James is a 10-year-old boy who loves playing outside. His parents want to know how much exercise he should be getting each day. Select the appropriate response.

• 30 minutes / day

• 60 minutes / day

• 60 minutes / week

• 30 minutes / week

Your patient wants to know what they can do to get more exercise in. Which of the following should they consider as physical activity?

• Taking a walk around the neighborhood

• Sitting and watching tv

• Riding your bike to a friend's house

• Playing catch and basketball w/ your friends

What are the consequences of not exercising regularly?

• High blood pressure

• Weight loss

• Diabetes (Type 2)

• Heart Disease

If you don't take good care of your body, premature _________ is likely.

• wealth

• health

• death

• rest

Which of the following are benefits of regular exercise?

• Weight gain

• Sleep better

• Better mood

• Increased energy

Why is wellness so important for healthcare workers?

• We can't take care of our patients if we're not well/healthy

• We can contract pathogens if we aren't well/healthy

• So we can look good doing our jobs

• We want to have a long and successful career

What is wellness?

• Being healthy

• Being the best at what you do

• The state of being in optimum (the absolute best) health

• Being amazing & awesome at everything.