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Check Your Physical Activity & Heart Disease I.Q.

Test how much you know about how physical activity affects your heart. Mark each statement true or false. See how you did by checking the answers after you submit this form.

1.	Regular physical activity can reduce your chances of getting heart disease. True False
2.	Most people get enough physical activity from their normal daily routine. True False
3.	You don't have to train like a marathon runner to become more physically fit. True False
4.	Exercise programs do not require a lot of time to be very effective. True False
5.	People who need to lose some weight are the only ones who will benefit from regular physical activity. True False
6.	All exercises give you the same benefits. True False
7.	The older you are, the less active you need to be. True False
8.	It doesn't take a lot of money or expensive equipment to become physically fit. True False
9.	There are many risks and injuries that can occur with exercise. True False
10.	You should consult a doctor before starting a physical activity program. True False
11.	People who have had a heart attack should not start any physical activity program. True False
12.	To help stay physically active, include a variety of activities. True False



Prepared by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NHLBI Obesity Education Initiative National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service National Institutes of Health NIH Publication No. 96-3795 Originally Printed 1995 Reprinted August 1996

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