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How many Americans a year have heart attacks?
1 mil
What percentage of all adults in the US get the recommended amount of physical
activity?
less than 50%
What is the leading cause of death in the US?
heart disease
What is the recommendation for PA in children?
3 hours a day
- movement, active play
What movements are recommended for preschool children?
skipping, hopping, jumping, tumbling
What are the benefits of PA in adults?
prevents cancer
reduces risk of dementia
reduces risk of falls in older adults
reduces risk of postpartum depression
,What are the benefits of PA in kids?
bones
weight
impmroved cardioresp
cognition
risk of depression
What is the leading risk factor for death?
insufficient physical activity
What percentage of adults are not active globally?
25%
When do we see the most improvement in working with people with different
activity levels?
sedentary to moderate
What is 1 MET
1 metabolic equivalent is 3.5mL
Mortality risk increases if you are sedentary for more than......
7.5 hours a day
How much sedentary time do you need to replace a day with light physical
activity to reduce CVD mortality risk?
30 minutes
What can prevent Type 2 diabetes?
lose 7% of body weight
150 min/week PA
, What can reduce your risk of osteoporosis?
regular physical activity
diet
reducing sedentary time
All healthy adults aged 18-65 need how much exercise ?
30 min a day 5x a week or 150 min/week of moderate acitivity
OR vigorous 20 min 3 days a week
or combo
What is the recommended amount of resistance trainign for adults to receive
benefits?
2-3 days a week
8-12 reps w substantial fatigue
2-4 sets
How many METS is light intensity exercise?
0-3
How many METS is moderate intensity exercise?
3-6
How many METS is vigorous intensity exercise?
6+
Someone is performing an exercise that is considered to be 7 METS. What is the
intensity of exercise?
Vigorous