| A | B |
| self-esteem | being able to meet life's challenges worthy of happiness |
| low self-esteem | linked to violence, drug abuse, eating disorders, etc. |
| T or F Low self esteem has been linked to low grades, teen preg, etc. | True |
| its ALWAYS too early | to STOP exercising |
| T or F Exercise is NOT necessary for physical and mental health. | False |
| endorphins | chemical in pituitary gland produced during VIG exercise |
| LINK between cancer & heart disease | depression |
| moderate activity is GOAL | heart pumping alittle harder; break a sweat |
| oxygen intake | key to life |
| breath thru the NOSE | NOT thru the mouth |
| O2 absorbed thru nose | reaches blood much faster than thru mouth |
| activites least likely for lower back pain | biking, hiking, swimming |
| 15 min workout in HOT weather | raise body temp 5 degrees |
| drink water | before, after, every 15-20 min of activity |
| muscle tissue burns calories | much faster than fat |
| strength training (good for osteoporosis) | tones muscles and > bone mass |
| weight reduction | direct relation to energy spent x time alotted |
| women who exercise | weigh less than women who don't |
| 60% American youth | find time for physical exertion |
| exercising regularly 30 min/day | helps trobled person fall asleep at night |
| exercise in holidays | combats added mental stress holidays bring |
| stopping exercise in winter | exposes us to injury |