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To achieve health benefits, and improve functional abilities, adults aged 65years
+ should accumulate at least ___ of ____ to per ___.
At least 150mins of moderate to vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity per
week.
For older adults it's also beneficial to add ___ and ___ strengthening activities using
___ ___
___, at least ____ per ___.
Muscle and bone strengthening activities using major muscle groups, at least 2
days per week.
For older adults Those with poor mobility should perform ___ ___ to enhance ___
and prevent ___.
Perform physical activities to enhance balance and prevent falls.
Moderate Activities like ____ ____ and ___ will cause older adults to sweat a little
and to breath harder.
• Brisk walking
• Bicycling
,Vigorous intensity physical activities like ___-___ ___ and ___ will cause older adults
to sweat and be 'out of breath'.
• Cross-country skiing
• Swimming
For Older adults being active for at least 150mins per week can help reduce the risk
of
• Chronic diseases (such as high blood pressure and heart disease)
• Premature death
For older adults being active at least 150mins per week may also help with
• Maintaining functional independence
• Maintain mobility
• Improve Fitness
• Improve or maintain body weight
• Maintain bone health
• Maintain mental health and feel better
,What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?
• A ratio of weight to height.
BMI is not a
• Direct measure of body fat
BMI classification, measurements and level of developing health problems
• Underweight. <18.5. Increased risk.
• Normal weight. 18.5-24.5. Least risk
• Overweight. 25-29.5. Increased risk.
• Obesity Class 1. 30-34.9. High Risk.
• Obesity Class 2. 35-39.5. Very high risk.
• Obesity Class 3. >40.0. Extremely high.
Some health problems associated to overweight and obesity
• Type 2 diabetes
• Dyslipidemia
• Hypertension
• Coronary heart disease
• Gallbladder disease
• obstructive sleep apnea
• Certain cancers
, Some health problems associated to being underweight
• Undernutrition
• Osteoporosis
• Infertility
• Impaired immunocompetence
(Indication of a eating disorder or other underlying illness)
What is Dyslipidemia?
• An abnormal amount of lipids (e.g. cholesterol and/or fat) in the blood. This is
often due to diet and lifestyle.
What is Osteoporosis?
• A disease where decreased bone strength increases the risk of a broken
bone. It is the most common reason for a broken bone among people who
are old
What is Hypertension?
• High Blood pressure
Waist Circumference is an indicator of
• Health risks associated with excess abdominal fat.
QUESTIOS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS\VERIFIED
100%\Exam Questions And Correct Answers (Verified Answers)
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To achieve health benefits, and improve functional abilities, adults aged 65years
+ should accumulate at least ___ of ____ to per ___.
At least 150mins of moderate to vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity per
week.
For older adults it's also beneficial to add ___ and ___ strengthening activities using
___ ___
___, at least ____ per ___.
Muscle and bone strengthening activities using major muscle groups, at least 2
days per week.
For older adults Those with poor mobility should perform ___ ___ to enhance ___
and prevent ___.
Perform physical activities to enhance balance and prevent falls.
Moderate Activities like ____ ____ and ___ will cause older adults to sweat a little
and to breath harder.
• Brisk walking
• Bicycling
,Vigorous intensity physical activities like ___-___ ___ and ___ will cause older adults
to sweat and be 'out of breath'.
• Cross-country skiing
• Swimming
For Older adults being active for at least 150mins per week can help reduce the risk
of
• Chronic diseases (such as high blood pressure and heart disease)
• Premature death
For older adults being active at least 150mins per week may also help with
• Maintaining functional independence
• Maintain mobility
• Improve Fitness
• Improve or maintain body weight
• Maintain bone health
• Maintain mental health and feel better
,What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?
• A ratio of weight to height.
BMI is not a
• Direct measure of body fat
BMI classification, measurements and level of developing health problems
• Underweight. <18.5. Increased risk.
• Normal weight. 18.5-24.5. Least risk
• Overweight. 25-29.5. Increased risk.
• Obesity Class 1. 30-34.9. High Risk.
• Obesity Class 2. 35-39.5. Very high risk.
• Obesity Class 3. >40.0. Extremely high.
Some health problems associated to overweight and obesity
• Type 2 diabetes
• Dyslipidemia
• Hypertension
• Coronary heart disease
• Gallbladder disease
• obstructive sleep apnea
• Certain cancers
, Some health problems associated to being underweight
• Undernutrition
• Osteoporosis
• Infertility
• Impaired immunocompetence
(Indication of a eating disorder or other underlying illness)
What is Dyslipidemia?
• An abnormal amount of lipids (e.g. cholesterol and/or fat) in the blood. This is
often due to diet and lifestyle.
What is Osteoporosis?
• A disease where decreased bone strength increases the risk of a broken
bone. It is the most common reason for a broken bone among people who
are old
What is Hypertension?
• High Blood pressure
Waist Circumference is an indicator of
• Health risks associated with excess abdominal fat.
