True or False. If false, explain why it is false.
Healthy People is a government program designed to improve the nation's health, and the
objectives are updated every 5 years - ANSWER False: Healthy People is a government
program designed to improve the nation's
health, and the objectives are updated every
10 years
When establishing an exercise program, each of the following are true except:
1. The focus should be on disease prevention
2. Rewards can be a good incentive
3. Weighing oneself is important
4. Lack of knowledge can hinder your progress
5. Exercises to improve flexibility and balance should be part of the routine - ANSWER
Weighing oneself is important
True or False. If false, rewrite to make the statement true.
When initiating an exercise routine one should start with 30 minutes daily - ANSWER
True
1
, Define Target Zone as related to heart rate. - ANSWER Target zone is 60%-90% of a per-
son's maximum heart rate.
Paul is a 50 year old male. Julie is a 30 year old female. Would his maximum heart rate be
higher or lower than Julie's maximum heart rate? Show your calculations - ANSWER
Paul's maximum heart rate 220 - 50 = 170 beats per minute
Julie's maximum heart rate 220-30 = 190 beats per minute
Paul's would be lower.
Match the type of activity with the correct energy source. Protein - ANSWER Running a
marathon
Match the type of activity with the correct energy source. Phosphocreatine - ANSWER
Throwing a weight ball
Match the type of activity with the correct energy source. Fat - ANSWER A moderate hike
Match the type of activity with the correct energy source. Carbohydrates - ANSWER A
400 meter sprint
Name the two tissues in the body where glycogen is stored. - ANSWER Liver and muscle
When endurance athletes want to maximize their muscle glycogen, they begin to increase
their carbohydrate intake and decrease their exercise intensity. What is this process called? -
ANSWER Carbohydrate loading
Fran is a high school senior and plays soccer for her school team. She was recently diag-
nosed with a low hemoglobin level. What mineral is deficient in her diet? - ANSWER Iron
Each of the following are true except:
2
Healthy People is a government program designed to improve the nation's health, and the
objectives are updated every 5 years - ANSWER False: Healthy People is a government
program designed to improve the nation's
health, and the objectives are updated every
10 years
When establishing an exercise program, each of the following are true except:
1. The focus should be on disease prevention
2. Rewards can be a good incentive
3. Weighing oneself is important
4. Lack of knowledge can hinder your progress
5. Exercises to improve flexibility and balance should be part of the routine - ANSWER
Weighing oneself is important
True or False. If false, rewrite to make the statement true.
When initiating an exercise routine one should start with 30 minutes daily - ANSWER
True
1
, Define Target Zone as related to heart rate. - ANSWER Target zone is 60%-90% of a per-
son's maximum heart rate.
Paul is a 50 year old male. Julie is a 30 year old female. Would his maximum heart rate be
higher or lower than Julie's maximum heart rate? Show your calculations - ANSWER
Paul's maximum heart rate 220 - 50 = 170 beats per minute
Julie's maximum heart rate 220-30 = 190 beats per minute
Paul's would be lower.
Match the type of activity with the correct energy source. Protein - ANSWER Running a
marathon
Match the type of activity with the correct energy source. Phosphocreatine - ANSWER
Throwing a weight ball
Match the type of activity with the correct energy source. Fat - ANSWER A moderate hike
Match the type of activity with the correct energy source. Carbohydrates - ANSWER A
400 meter sprint
Name the two tissues in the body where glycogen is stored. - ANSWER Liver and muscle
When endurance athletes want to maximize their muscle glycogen, they begin to increase
their carbohydrate intake and decrease their exercise intensity. What is this process called? -
ANSWER Carbohydrate loading
Fran is a high school senior and plays soccer for her school team. She was recently diag-
nosed with a low hemoglobin level. What mineral is deficient in her diet? - ANSWER Iron
Each of the following are true except:
2
