Describe the benefits of physical activity and the physical activity recommendations for adults
Regular physical activity is a core part of a healthy lifestyle that maintains health and delays aging processes. It increases oxygen delivery to organs and tissues, decreases biologic aging, improves cognitive functions, decreases chronic inflammation, and helps lower central body fat. Substantial health benefits result from performing moderate-intensity exercise for 150 minutes per week, or from 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise weekly. Resistance exercise performed twice a week further enhances the benefits of regular exercise while increasing strength, muscle mass, and balance.
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a. brush and floss regularly b. consume raisins between meals c. substitute honey for table sugar d. eat smaller portions of snack foods and space them throughout the day e. drink hot beverages when eating sugary foods
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Cholesterol comes from which source?
A. Unsaturated fats. B. Incomplete proteins. C. Saturated fats. D. Carbohydrate.
Which of the following is a physical consequence of fasting?
a. loss of lean body tissue b. lasting weight loss c. body cleansing d. all of the above