Know Your Healthy Steps

11 Questions | By Florey | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 71

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Brief overview for those considering begining an exercise program.

Questions and Answers

1.

What is one of the risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes?
- A.
  
  Auto-immune disease
- B.
  
  High cholesterol
- C.
  
  Lack of exercise
2.

It is recommended that carbohydrate intake be limited and spread fairly evenly throughout the day.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

Ultimately, what kind of physical activity should all of us be doing?
- A.
  
  10 minutes of walking, riding a bike or swimming 3-5 times per week
- B.
  
  Working out at a gym 3 times weekly
- C.
  
  Regular physical activity of any kind 30 to 60 minutes daily
4.

It is not necessary to check with your doctor before starting any excercise program.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

Using a pedometer is a good way to measure your physical activity plus stay motivated.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

Other benefits besides reduced blood glucose levels and weight loss for regular exercise are:
- A.
  
  Reduced risk of Alzheimers disease
- B.
  
  Improvements in immune system
- C.
  
  Improved sexual functioning
- D.
  
  All of the above
7.

Which group takes the least steps daily?
- A.
  
  Children
- B.
  
  Healthy older adults
- C.
  
  Lazy teenagers
- D.
  
  People with chronic diseases (such as diabetes)
8.

Keeping a calendar or exercise log can help you stick with an exercise program.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Most people have relapses in their exercise plan.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

What should be done when a relapse happens?
- A.
  
  Get back on schedule as soon as possible
- B.
  
  Quit exercising, its too much trouble
11.

If you maintain your new exercise goals for a least 6 months, they are much more likely to be maintained.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False