Ch. 4 - Muscular Strength & Endurance

1.  How does strength training help alleviate low-back pain?

2.  What is the extent of the problem with low-back pain?

3.  What are the recommendations for a weight training program for general or health-related fitness?
 

Ch. 5 - Flexibility

4.  What are the best/worst types of stretching techniques?

5.  What are the recommendations for a stretching or flexibility program for general or health-related fitness?
 

Ch. 6 - Body Composition

6.  How many Americans are considered obese?

7.  How is obesity defined?  Both in terms of body fat percentage and Body Mass Index (BMI)?
 

Ch.  8 - Nutrition

8.  What are the U. S. Dietary Recommendations?

9.  What are the components and recommended serving sizes of the Food Guide Pyramid?

10.  What role does excess fat play in increasing risks?

11.  What role does dietary fiber play in reducing risks?
 

Ch. 9 - Weight Management

12.  What is the best way to lose weight?

13.  What type of exercise is recommended for weight loss? Recall the Fit or Fat Video here too.

14.  How have the diet and exercise behaviors of Americans changed over the last 100 years or the last decade for that matter?