Question 22 (part 2) · LEK · Lifestyle
The guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO, 2020) on physical activity and sedentary lifestyle comprise recommendations on the amount and types of physical activity with scientifically proven benefits and are as follows:
1) guidelines are addressed to children over 5 years of age, adults, elderly people and for the first time they contain specific recommendations for pregnant and postpartum women and people living with chronic diseases or disabilities.
2) according to new recommendations, adults (18-64 years) should perform physical activity for 150-300 minutes per week with moderate intensity or 75-150 minutes with high intensity.
3) it is recommended that all pregnant and postpartum women without medical contraindications to perform physical activity take up regular physical activity throughout pregnancy and after delivery. They should do at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week, as well as aerobic and muscle strengthening exercises.
4) it is recommended that all age groups limit the sedentary lifestyle to 4 hours daily.
5) any physical activity is better than none.
The correct answer is:
2) according to new recommendations, adults (18-64 years) should perform physical activity for 150-300 minutes per week with moderate intensity or 75-150 minutes with high intensity.
3) it is recommended that all pregnant and postpartum women without medical contraindications to perform physical activity take up regular physical activity throughout pregnancy and after delivery. They should do at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week, as well as aerobic and muscle strengthening exercises.
4) it is recommended that all age groups limit the sedentary lifestyle to 4 hours daily.
5) any physical activity is better than none.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2.
- B. 2,3.
- C. 1,2,3.
- D. 1,2,3,4.
- E. 1,3,5.
Hint
Check each statement against the 2020 WHO guidelines and look for any sedentary-time limit stated in hours.
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