Chapter 6. Physical Activity

Purpose and Goals

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Physical Activity

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Introduction

Regular physical activity has many health benefits, yet the majority of Americans do not get the amount of regular physical activity recommended by health experts. In this activity, you will compare your exercise patterns with the current recommendations.

The activity can be completed using the USDA’s SuperTracker Physical Activity Tracker. To gather the information needed for this activity, go to the SuperTracker website, under the “Track Food & Activity” menu, select the “Physical Activity Tracker”, and enter in your physical activity for one week. If you have not used SuperTracker before, please complete the SuperTracker tutorial activity.

For more instructions and help using the SuperTracker website, please visit the help page.

6.1 Build Your Grid

Activity Target Actual
Weekly Aerobic Activity (MIE) A1 A2
Muscle Strengthening Activity (Days) B1 B2
Table

Day Minutes MIE Minutes
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Table

6.2 Analyze Your Intake

Activity Target Actual
Weekly Aerobic Activity (MIE) A1 A2
Muscle Strengthening Activity (Days) B1 B2
Table
Day Minutes MIE Minutes
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Table

Question 6.1

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Correct.
Incorrect.
Look at your grid above. Count how many days have more than zero minutes of activity.

Question 6.2

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Correct.
Incorrect.
Look at your grid above. Was your actual weekly aerobic activity greater than your target?

Question 6.3

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Correct.
Incorrect.
Add your minutes of activity for each day together to find your total.

Question 6.4

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Correct.
Incorrect.
Look at your grid above. Was your actual muscle strengthening activity greater than your target?

6.3 Activity Completed!

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