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WorksheetsSummarising Health Recreation and Leisure
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 9mins
What does Body Mass Index (BMI) measure?
(a)
BMI is calculated by
squaring your weight and dividing it by your height
dividing your height by your weight
dividing your weight by your height
dividing your weight by your height in metres squared
Which of the following BMI's falls into the obese category
25-30
30-35
18.5-24.9
Which of the following are risk factors for obesity
physical inactivity and healthy eating
physical activity and unhealthy eating
physical inactivity and unhealthy eating
How has fast food created a spike in obesity?
Lower cost
Unhealthy ingredients
Larger portions
Convenience
What is the fundamental cause of obesity?
An increased intake of energy-dense foods that are high in fat and sugars
Physical inactivity
Not dieting
Not following the Australian Guidelines for Healthy Eating
According to the Healthy Eating Pyramid and Australian Guide for Healthy Eating what food group should be eaten the most
Grain (cereal) foods, mostly wholegrain
Fruit
Vegetables & legumes/beans
Lean meat and poultry, fish, eggs, nuts and seeds, and legumes/beans
Discretionary choices (chocolate, chips, icecreams, burgers)
Obesity is a major risk factor for diseases such as
(a)
Physical activity is
any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that require energy expenditure including activities undertaken while working, playing, carrying out household chores, travelling, and engaging in recreational pursuits.
planned, structured, repetitive, and aims to improve or maintain one or more components of physical fitness
exercise and sport
as strategy for weight loss
A benefit of physical activity is
(a)
For a person aged 5-17, the recommended amount of physical activity is
Several hours of light activities with at least 60 minutes of vigorous activity per day
Several hours of light activities with at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity per day
Several hours of light activities with at least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity per day
Several hours of light activities with at least 30 minutes of moderate activity per day
Sedentary behaviour is defined as
minimal physical activity
moving around every 30 minutes
sitting or lying down for extended periods
