Fitness and Health for Third Graders: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which activity can help keep your heart healthy?

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Playing basketball

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Watching TV

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Reading a book

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Eating a hamburger

Question 2

How can you stay healthy?

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Exercise regularly and eat healthy foods

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Eat lots of sugary foods and drinks

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Smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol

Question 3

What is an example of a fitness routine that includes both strength training and cardiovascular exercise?

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Alternating between running for 15 minutes and lifting weights for 15 minutes, three times a week

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Running for 30 minutes daily

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Lifting weights for 30 minutes three times a week

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Doing yoga for 30 minutes daily

Question 4

How does regular physical activity contribute to a healthier lifestyle and improved physical well-being?

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It helps reduce stress, improves sleep, and boosts overall well-being.

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It only improves physical abilities like strength and flexibility.

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It does not contribute to better heart health.

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It weakens the immune system and increases the risk of infections.

Question 5

What factor does NOT influence our healthy habits?

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The type of weather outside

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Our families

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Our culture

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Our own likes and dislikes

Question 6

How do flexibility exercises benefit us?

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They help us move more easily and prevent injuries.

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They help us build muscles and last longer during exercise.

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They help us burn fat and weigh less.

Question 7

What is the best way to stay healthy and fit?

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Eat healthy foods, get regular exercise, and get enough sleep.

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Eat junk food and get plenty of sleep.

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Get plenty of exercise, but don't worry about what you eat.

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Get enough sleep, but don't worry about eating healthy foods or getting exercise.

Question 8

Which fitness component is most important for soccer players to run and play for a long time without getting tired?

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Cardiovascular endurance

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Muscular strength

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Flexibility

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Speed

Question 9

When you're playing outside on a hot day, what's the most important thing your body needs to stay strong?

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Water

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Food

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Stretching

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Rest

Question 10

When planning a fitness routine, why is it important to choose activities that match your goals?

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Different exercises improve different parts of fitness, like strength or endurance, so choose ones that match your goals.

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All exercises are equally good for fitness, so it doesn't matter which ones you choose.

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Fitness goals change quickly, so you need to change your exercises often.

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It's more fun to do exercises that are specifically designed for your goals.

Question 11

What's the difference between flexibility and mobility? Why are they both important for our bodies?

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Flexibility is how much your body can move at one joint, like your knee or elbow. Mobility is how much your whole body can move.

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Mobility is how much your body can move at one joint, like your knee or elbow. Flexibility is how much your whole body can move.

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Flexibility and mobility are the same thing.

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Flexibility is important for preventing injuries, while mobility is important for doing sports better.

Question 12

How does eating healthy benefit your physical fitness?

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Provides energy for movement and play

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Improves sleep quality

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Enhances hair and skin health

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Makes exercise more enjoyable

Question 13

When we exercise, our bodies need energy. Which of these foods is a good source of carbohydrates, which are the body's main energy source for physical activity?

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Brown rice

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Broccoli

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Chicken

Question 14

Which activity lets your heart beat faster, but still allows you to talk easily?

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B. Walking quickly

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A. Running a marathon

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C. Lifting heavy weights

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D. Doing yoga

Question 15

Which exercises help build stronger muscles and increase your endurance?

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Jogging and push-ups

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Skipping rope and sit-ups

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Stretching and yoga

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Swimming and cycling

Question 16

How can schools and communities collaborate to support children and young adults in making healthy choices about physical activity and nutrition?

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By offering physical activity opportunities in schools and after-school programs, and by providing healthy food options in the cafeteria.

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By educating children and young adults about the significance of physical activity and healthy eating through lectures.

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By mandating physical activity and healthy eating for all children and young adults.

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a benefit of cross-training?

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More body fat

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Less chance of getting hurt

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Stronger heart

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More ways to exercise

Question 18

How can technology assist me in tracking my fitness progress and staying motivated to exercise?

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Technology can help me track my fitness goals and stay motivated by providing progress updates, setting goals, and connecting with others.

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Technology cannot be used to track fitness goals.

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Technology can only help me track my fitness goals, not stay motivated.

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Technology can only motivate me to exercise, not track my fitness goals.

Question 19

Why is setting realistic fitness goals important for staying motivated and making progress?

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Realistic goals help you track your progress and stay accountable.

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Unrealistic goals make you work harder and achieve more.

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Realistic goals are not motivating because they are too easy.

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Setting fitness goals is not important for staying motivated.

Question 20

How does flexibility help prevent injuries and improve performance in physical activities?

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It helps muscles stretch and move without tearing or straining.

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It only helps improve balance.

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It's only necessary for gymnasts and dancers.

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It doesn't affect performance in physical activities.

Question 21

What is the term for how often you exercise in a week?

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Frequency

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Intensity

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Duration

Question 22

How does a good night's sleep help our bodies after we exercise?

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It helps our muscles and tissues repair themselves.

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It makes us feel more tired.

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It has no effect on our bodies.

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It's only important for children, not adults.

Question 23

Which type of exercise strengthens muscles?

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Strength training

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Cardio

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Flexibility

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Balance

Question 24

To stay hydrated during exercise, it is best to:

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Drink plenty of water

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Only drink sports drinks

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Do not drink any liquids

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Drink soda or juice

Question 25

Which of these activities is not a good way to improve your heart health?

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Sleeping

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Running

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Jumping

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Swimming

Question 26

What is the kind of exercise that helps make our muscles stronger?

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Strength training

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Running

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Stretching exercises

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Balance exercises

Question 27

Which of these is not a benefit of exercising regularly?

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Gaining weight

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A healthier heart

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Stronger muscles

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Sleeping better

Question 28

What kind of exercise helps us move our bodies more easily?

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Flexibility exercises

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Aerobic exercise

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Strength training

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Balance exercises

Question 29

What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise?

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Aerobic exercise uses oxygen, while anaerobic exercise does not.

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Anaerobic exercise uses oxygen, while aerobic exercise does not.

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They both use oxygen.

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They both do not use oxygen.

Question 30

Which of these is NOT a healthy thing to do?

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Smoke

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Eat lots of fruits and vegetables

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Get enough sleep

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Exercise regularly

Question 31

Why do we do stretching exercises?

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To help us move our bodies in a wider range.

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To make our muscles bigger.

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To run faster.

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To lose weight.

Question 32

Why do we do strength training exercises?

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To make our muscles and bones stronger

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To become more bendy

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To run faster

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To keep our hearts healthy

Question 33

Which part of our body do we use the most when we run?

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Our legs

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Our arms

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Our stomachs

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Our backs

Question 34

Which of these is NOT a good reason to exercise regularly?

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It makes us more likely to get injured

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It makes our hearts healthier

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It helps us stay a healthy weight

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It makes our bodies more flexible

Question 35

How can we make sure we stay hydrated when we exercise?

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Drink lots of water before, during, and after exercise

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Only drink when we feel thirsty

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Drink sugary sports drinks

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Drink soda or juice

Question 36

What can happen if you don't exercise enough?

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You might get sick more often.

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You might not grow as tall.

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Your hair won't turn green.

Question 37

What are the three main parts of a fitness plan that helps us stay healthy?

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Cardio, Strength Training, Flexibility

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Cardio, Strength Training, Endurance

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Cardio, Balance, Speed

Question 38

To avoid getting hurt when exercising, what should you do?

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Warm up and cool down

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Skip warm-ups

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Push yourself too hard

Question 39

How does doing exercises that make your heart beat faster help keep your heart healthy?

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It helps your heart pump more blood.

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It makes your muscles stronger.

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It improves your flexibility.

Question 40

Which of these exercises helps you move your body more easily and keeps your body in a healthy position?

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Stretching

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Running

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Weightlifting

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Sit-ups

Question 41

Which of these exercises is NOT a cardiovascular exercise?

Accepted Answer

Lifting weights

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Running

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Jumping rope

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Walking

Question 42

What is the benefit of stretching exercises?

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Increase muscle flexibility

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Strengthen bones

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Improve balance

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Boost energy levels

Question 43

Which of these foods is a good source of protein?

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Chicken

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Apple

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Banana

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Lettuce

Question 44

How much physical activity is recommended for third graders each day?

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30 minutes

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1 hour

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2 hours

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4 hours

Question 45

What is the main difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercises?

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Aerobic exercises use oxygen, while anaerobic exercises do not.

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Aerobic exercises are more intense than anaerobic exercises.

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Anaerobic exercises build muscle mass, while aerobic exercises do not.

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There is no difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercises.

Question 46

What should you do if you feel pain during exercise?

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Stop exercising and rest.

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Ignore it and keep exercising.

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Stretch the area in pain.

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See a doctor

Question 47

How does eating healthy foods help someone stay fit?

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Provides energy for exercise

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Helps build strong bones

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Improves balance

Question 48

How does exercise make you feel emotionally?

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Happier

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Stronger

Question 49

Which activity helps make your muscles stronger over time?

Accepted Answer

Holding a plank for as long as possible

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Running fast for a short time

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Lifting a heavy object one time

Question 50

Which activity helps build muscle strength better: running or lifting weights?

Accepted Answer

Lifting weights

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Running

Question 51

How can you use the principles of **specificity** and **progression** to create a fitness plan that meets your needs?

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Choose exercises that target the specific muscle groups you want to improve and gradually increase the difficulty of the exercises over time.

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Do the same exercises every day without changing the intensity or duration of your workouts.

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Only focus on cardiovascular exercises and ignore strength training and flexibility exercises.

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Start with a very difficult workout routine and then gradually make it easier over time.

Question 52

Why is it important to set fitness goals that you can reach?

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Reachable goals keep you motivated.

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Reachable goals don't need any effort.

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It doesn't matter what kind of fitness goals you set.

Question 53

How does eating healthy food help you stay active and perform better in physical activities?

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It provides your body with the energy and nutrients it needs to move and play.

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It helps you lose weight quickly.

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It makes you grow taller.

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It can cure all illnesses.

Question 54

After exercising, what does your body need most?

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Rest

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More exercise

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Food

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A cold shower

Question 55

Before exercising, what should we do first to avoid getting hurt?

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Warm up

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Stretch

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Cool down

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Drink water

Question 56

Why is it necessary to prepare your body before exercising?

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To avoid getting hurt

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To burn more calories

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To get your heart beating faster

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To make exercise more fun

Question 57

How much physical activity is recommended for children your age?

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60 minutes per day

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30 minutes per day

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90 minutes per day

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120 minutes per day

Question 58

Which of these exercises is best for improving your ability to stretch?

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Stretching

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Push-ups

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Leg lifts

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Running

Question 59

What's the difference between exercising with and without oxygen?

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With oxygen, your body uses oxygen during exercise; without oxygen, it doesn't.

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Without oxygen, your body uses oxygen during exercise; with oxygen, it doesn't.

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Both with and without oxygen, your body uses oxygen during exercise.

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Neither with nor without oxygen does your body use oxygen during exercise.

Question 60

Which of these exercises makes your heart beat faster and helps improve your breathing?

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Jumping rope

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Lifting weights

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Stretching

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Yoga

Question 61

Why is it important to do strength training?

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To make your muscles stronger

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To help you lose weight quickly

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To make your bones stronger

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To give you more energy

Question 62

True or False: Stretching exercises can help you avoid getting hurt.

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True

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False

Question 63

Which of these is NOT a part of a good fitness plan?

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Eating lots of junk food

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Cardio exercises

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Strength training

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Flexibility exercises

Question 64

True or False: It is important to pay attention to your body and take breaks when needed.

Accepted Answer

True

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False