Research has shown that there is a relationship between health and physical fitness. What has research shown a regular exercise program can do? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Decrease cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein levels
B) Delay degenerative changes
C) Improve the senses
D) Improve overall muscle strength
E) Decrease endurance levels
Ans: A, B, D
Feedback: Clinicians and researchers who have examined the relationship between health and physical fitness have found that a regular exercise program can promote health in the following ways: by decreasing cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein levels, delaying degenerative changes such as osteoporosis; and improving flexibility and overall muscle strength and endurance. Physical fitness does not improve the senses or decrease endurance levels.
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