Question

1) Which of the following exercises are best for older adults suffering from joint pain and stiffness?

		Swimming
		Brisk walking
		Yoga
		Running

2)

Older adults who exercise routinely report to have lowered medical costs measured by insurance claims, compared to those who are sedentary

True

False

3)

There is a relationship between the neighborhood one lives in and their health. Older adults who are the most likely to exercise are those living in:

		Remote rural areas
		Areas with high crime rates
		Large urban environments
		Poor suburban neighborhoods

4)

The Surgeon General’s Report on Physical Activity and Health proposes that, in order to be effective, exercise should:

		make your muscles feel sore the next day
		consists of at least 30 minutes of moderate activity, most days of the week
		be performed in a professional gym and supervised by a trainer
		be done no more than once a week, in the person’s home

5)

Although scientists do not understand the exact mechanism, regular exercise has been shown to have protective effects against cancer.

True

False

Answer 1

Answer: swimming

( Swimming is the best exercise for the elder people who are having joint problem or arthritis as the water resistance enhances and strengthen the muscles)

Answer: True.

( Exercise of any kind such as walking, jogging etc have positive effect on the body which maintains the health of the body. This leads to lowers the medical cost as it prevents people from falling sick.)

Answer: Remote rural areas

( People living in rural areas works hard as they usually do physical activities which is considered as a kind of exercise.)

Answer: Consists of atleast 30 minutes of moderate activity, most days of week.

( A physical exercise or activity performed daily for atleast 30 minutes can result in much more benefits to the health as it enhances the blood circulation to all parts of the body, maintain the healthy weight, lowers the bad cholesterol level etc.)

Answer: True

( In some of the cases, regular exercise effects the health of the people by maintaining high and healthy physical and mental health. This regulates the metabolism as well as many functions of the body, which keeps our immune system strong and hence prevent us from any disease or illness.)