10 questions
How can exercise help you life longer?
By reducing the risk of heart disease and diabetes
By giving you immunity to certain viruses
By strengthening your bones and nerves
By releasing endorphins that make you feel good
What is the main function of the circulatory system?
to pump blood throughout the body
to tone and strengthen muscles
To breathe in oxygen from the air outside
To transmit chemical messages between the brain and the body
Oxygen has a beneficial effect of your body and brain. In the previous sentence, what does "beneficial " mean?
Negative
Positive
Chemical
Unknown
When you exercise, your brain releases hormones called endorphins. What is a synonym for "hormones"?
chemicals
red blood cells
Electrical impulses
Thoughts
Why isn't watching an exciting movie considered exercise?
Because it doesn't involve moving your body around.
Because it can't help you relax
Because it can't get your heart rate up
Because you don't use oxygen when you watch a movie
Which of these statements is an opinion about fitness?
Running is the best way to burn calories
Exercise can help you tone and firm your muscles
Your body needs oxygen to function
Exercise and nutrition can make you healthier and stronger
Which of these is the best example of nutritious meal?
A meal that includes a variety of healthy foods
A meal that contains 500 calories or fewer.
A meal that contains no carbohydrates whatsoever
A meal that contains only protein
How can exercising the day before a big test help you?
It will make your brain grow bigger, which makes you smarter
It will make you more awake on the day of your test
It will allow you to stay up all night studying
It will help you relax and release stress
What can you infer from the fact that you can exercise by doing sit-ups in your room?
Exercising outdoors can be dangerous to your health
Buying a stationary bike or a treadmill is a waste of money
You can exercise practically anywhere at anytime
It's impossible to exercise outdoors during the winter
What might happen if you didn't exercise at all?
You might become overweight
You would save a lot of money
Your body might be unhealthy, but brain would be healthier
You would live a longer, healthier life