Physical Activities Effect on Diabetes Management

1. Physical activity guidelines include aiming for 150 minutes of exercise per week, 10,000 steps per day, and strength training 2-3 times per week.

a) True
b) False

2. High-intensity interval training (HITT) promotes rapid enhancement of skeletal muscle oxidative capacity, insulin sensitivity, and glycemic control.

a) True
b) False

3. Diabetes is an independent risk factor for low muscular strength and accelerated decline in muscle strength and functional status.

a) True
b) False

4. Resistance exercise is safe and beneficial, improving:

a) Bone mineral density
b) Muscle Mass
c) Mental health
d) Lipid profiles
e) All of the above

5. It is essential to progress from remedial exercises to more advanced ones only when the client displays sufficient strength, coordination, and confidence.

a) True
b) False

6. Aerobic exercise helps increase the following:

a) Immune function
b) Cardiac output
c) Mitochondrial density
d) Insulin sensitivity
e) All of the above

7. To achieve hypertrophy, you have to perform an exercise for 6-12 repetitions.

a) True
b) False

8. Exercise variety is important because it does the following:

a) Helps prevent overuse injuries
b) Helps maintain motivation when exercising
c) Requires your body to learn new ways to overcome the task
d) All of the above

9. Functional training is defined as training the body for activities of daily living or sport.

a) True
b) False