Question 1

According to medical experts, more than 30 chronic conditions may be related to regular and prolonged sitting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

According to a study of gains in life expectance if physical inactivity is eliminated, which area might experience the most gain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Southeast Asia 
B)  North America 
C)  Africa 
D)  Eastern Mediterranean 
A)  Southeast Asia 
B)  North America 
C)  Africa 
D)  Eastern Mediterranean D

Question 3

CDC recommends evidence-based strategies in communities, worksites, schools and for individuals to increase physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A controlled trial in Australia that changed the occupational environment for people in desk jobs, found:

Accepted Answer

A)  Improved employee performance 
B)  Variations in productivity 
C)  Decreased employee turnover 
D)  Reduced workplace sitting 
A)  Improved employee performance 
B)  Variations in productivity 
C)  Decreased employee turnover 
D)  Reduced workplace sitting

Question 5

Globally, only about 10% of adults are physically inactive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

More than 30% of high school students are active for at least one hour each day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The same health benefits from regular moderate physical activity is also seen in people with mobility disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In 2014, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force made what new recommendations for primary care settings?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fewer minutes of physical activity in older adults 
B)  Intensive behavioral counseling for overweight adults 
C)  Short counseling about television viewing in adolescents 
D)  No counseling about either weight or physical activity 
A)  Fewer minutes of physical activity in older adults 
B)  Intensive behavioral counseling for overweight adults 
C)  Short counseling about television viewing in adolescents 
D)  No counseling about either weight or physical activity

Question 9

In 2011, what percentage of U.S. adults met current guidelines for aerobic exercise and muscle strengthening?

Accepted Answer

A)  20% 
B)  40% 
C)  60% 
D)  80% 
A)  20% 
B)  40% 
C)  60% 
D)  80%

Question 10

Which areas of the United States have the highest levels of physical inactivity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Northeast 
B)  Midwest 
C)  West 
D)  South 
A)  Northeast 
B)  Midwest 
C)  West 
D)  South

Question 11

The relationship between sitting time and risk of death is mitigated by the level of overall physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In studies about the relationship between physical activity and time sitting, which of the following are true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Risk of death increased as time spent sitting increased 
B)  Risks from sitting were independent of overall activity levels 
C)  Risks are seen only in older women 
D)  Highest risks were seen in people sitting more than 20 hours per week 
A)  Risk of death increased as time spent sitting increased 
B)  Risks from sitting were independent of overall activity levels 
C)  Risks are seen only in older women 
D)  Highest risks were seen in people sitting more than 20 hours per week

Question 13

There is evidence that creating spaces to be activity, such as walking and biking trails, can improve community activity levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The evidence for adverse health outcomes from physical inactivity is largely cross-sectional and anecdotal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Community Preventive Services Task Force recommends behavior change programs for individuals and improved school-based programs to increase physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true when evaluating relationships between longevity and physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  As sitting increases, activity levels also increase 
B)  As intense activity increases, risk of premature death increases 
C)  As weekly minutes of activity increases, risk of premature death decreases 
D)  As moderate activity increases, risk of injuries increases, and sitting increases 
A)  As sitting increases, activity levels also increase 
B)  As intense activity increases, risk of premature death increases 
C)  As weekly minutes of activity increases, risk of premature death decreases 
D)  As moderate activity increases, risk of injuries increases, and sitting increases

Question 17

According to the World Health Organization, all or part of which continents have the highest levels of physical inactivity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Africa 
B)  Europe 
C)  Asia 
D)  South America 
A)  Africa 
B)  Europe 
C)  Asia 
D)  South America

Question 18

Most people in the United States sit for at least 8 hours each day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In a systematic review of studies trying to determine the relationship between overweight and fitness, which of the following groups had lower risks of death?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obese but fit individuals 
B)  Normal weight but unfit individuals 
C)  Obese but unfit individuals 
D)  Normal weight but sedentary individuals 
A)  Obese but fit individuals 
B)  Normal weight but unfit individuals 
C)  Obese but unfit individuals 
D)  Normal weight but sedentary individuals

Question 20

Urban design and land use changes that promote walking in communities in an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Clinical preventive recommendation 
B)  Environmental and policy approach 
C)  Regulatory strategies 
D)  Educational initiatives 
A)  Clinical preventive recommendation 
B)  Environmental and policy approach 
C)  Regulatory strategies 
D)  Educational initiatives

According to medical experts, more than 30 chronic conditions may be related to regular and prolonged sitting.

According to a study of gains in life expectance if physical inactivity is eliminated, which area might experience the most gain?

CDC recommends evidence-based strategies in communities, worksites, schools and for individuals to increase physical activity.

A controlled trial in Australia that changed the occupational environment for people in desk jobs, found:

Globally, only about 10% of adults are physically inactive.

More than 30% of high school students are active for at least one hour each day.

The same health benefits from regular moderate physical activity is also seen in people with mobility disabilities.

In 2014, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force made what new recommendations for primary care settings?

In 2011, what percentage of U.S. adults met current guidelines for aerobic exercise and muscle strengthening?

Which areas of the United States have the highest levels of physical inactivity?

The relationship between sitting time and risk of death is mitigated by the level of overall physical activity.

In studies about the relationship between physical activity and time sitting, which of the following are true?

There is evidence that creating spaces to be activity, such as walking and biking trails, can improve community activity levels.

The evidence for adverse health outcomes from physical inactivity is largely cross-sectional and anecdotal.

The Community Preventive Services Task Force recommends behavior change programs for individuals and improved school-based programs to increase physical activity.

Which of the following statements is true when evaluating relationships between longevity and physical activity?

According to the World Health Organization, all or part of which continents have the highest levels of physical inactivity?

Most people in the United States sit for at least 8 hours each day.

In a systematic review of studies trying to determine the relationship between overweight and fitness, which of the following groups had lower risks of death?

Urban design and land use changes that promote walking in communities in an example of:

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Exam 20: Physical Activity-Is Sitting Death

According to medical experts, more than 30 chronic conditions may be related to regular and prolonged sitting.

According to a study of gains in life expectance if physical inactivity is eliminated, which area might experience the most gain?

CDC recommends evidence-based strategies in communities, worksites, schools and for individuals to increase physical activity.

A controlled trial in Australia that changed the occupational environment for people in desk jobs, found:

Globally, only about 10% of adults are physically inactive.

More than 30% of high school students are active for at least one hour each day.

The same health benefits from regular moderate physical activity is also seen in people with mobility disabilities.

In 2014, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force made what new recommendations for primary care settings?

In 2011, what percentage of U.S. adults met current guidelines for aerobic exercise and muscle strengthening?

Which areas of the United States have the highest levels of physical inactivity?

The relationship between sitting time and risk of death is mitigated by the level of overall physical activity.

In studies about the relationship between physical activity and time sitting, which of the following are true?

There is evidence that creating spaces to be activity, such as walking and biking trails, can improve community activity levels.

The evidence for adverse health outcomes from physical inactivity is largely cross-sectional and anecdotal.

The Community Preventive Services Task Force recommends behavior change programs for individuals and improved school-based programs to increase physical activity.

Which of the following statements is true when evaluating relationships between longevity and physical activity?

According to the World Health Organization, all or part of which continents have the highest levels of physical inactivity?

Most people in the United States sit for at least 8 hours each day.

In a systematic review of studies trying to determine the relationship between overweight and fitness, which of the following groups had lower risks of death?

Urban design and land use changes that promote walking in communities in an example of:

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Improving Health Literacy: Finding High-Quality, Web-Based Information

Obesity : Is Fat the New Normal

Preventing Obesity Raising the Price of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages

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TOBACCO: Reducing Exposure to Secondhand Smoke

Alcohol: Binge Drinking on College Campuses

Health Reform: Controlling Costs

Health Reform: Improving Health

Health Care Improving Veterans Health

Mental Health a Continuing Crisis

Immunizations Parent Choice Vs Public Health

Prescription Drug Abuse

Infectious Diseases: Climate Change and Public Health

Infectious Diseases: Antibiotic Resistance and Public Health

Preventing Firearm Injuries a Public Health Issue

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