Deck 1: Introduction

Question 1

Which medical condition is most closely associated with obesity?

A) Coronary heart disease
B) Hypertension
C) Type 2 diabetes
D) Cancer

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following features of physical activity data is not common to most countries?

A) Physical activity declines with increasing age
B) Women are more physically active than men
C) Occupation-related energy expenditure has decreased in recent decades
D) Most children and adolescents are insufficiently active

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which four healthy lifestyle behaviours have been suggested to increase the number of years lived free from chronic disease?

A) Physical activity, never smoking, body mass index < 25 kg m⁻², moderate alcohol consumption
B) Physical activity, not currently smoking, body mass index < 25 kg m⁻², healthy diet
C) Physical activity, never smoking, body mass index < 30 kg m⁻², healthy diet
D) Physical activity, not currently smoking, body mass index < 30 kg m⁻², moderate alcohol consumption

Answer 3

A

Question 4

What is the estimated worldwide population attributable fraction for all-cause mortality associated with physical inactivity?

A) 3%
B) 6%
C) 9%
D) 12%