Question

24 why is physical activity important? a. improves our mood b. strengthens our hearts c. improves longevity d. all the above
25 which of the following is true of chronic conditions? a. they are always acquired at birth b. proper management can make it easier to live with c. they are only present in adults d. they can be cured quickly
26 its easy to ignore the long - term consequences of some very unhealthy behavior because.... a. long - term consequences are positive. b. there are few long - term consequences. c. very few people know about the dangers. d. the consequences can take years to show up.
27 how would you test upper body muscular strength and muscular endurance? a. push up b. sit & reach c. curl up d. shoulder stretch
28 the world health organization did not rank the us as one of the healthiest nations. why? a. there are high levels of sedentary behavior, increasing the risk of heart disease b. many people are addicted to alcohol and tobacco

Explanation:

• For question 24: Physical activity has multiple benefits including mood - improvement, heart - strengthening, and longevity - enhancement.
• For question 25: Chronic conditions are long - lasting, but proper management can ease living with them. They are not always acquired at birth, not only present in adults, and not quickly curable.
• For question 26: The long - term consequences of unhealthy behavior are often ignored because they may take years to manifest.
• For question 27: Push - ups are used to test upper body muscular strength and endurance. Sit & Reach tests flexibility, Curl up tests abdominal strength, and Shoulder stretch is for flexibility.
• For question 28: High levels of sedentary behavior in the US increase the risk of heart disease, which is a factor in the WHO not ranking it as one of the healthiest nations. Alcohol and tobacco addiction is also a concern but sedentary behavior is a major one.

Answer:

1. D. All the above
2. B. Proper management can make it easier to live with
3. D. The consequences can take years to show up.
4. A. Push up
5. A. There are high levels of sedentary behavior, increasing the risk of heart disease