NPAG

Question 1

Physical activity guidelines of adults

Answer 1

1. Do something, start slow and build up
2. Be active on most (5) or all days
3. Accumulate 150-300 minutes (2 1/2-5 hours) of moderate activity
   OR
4. 75-150 minutes (1 1/4-2 1/2 hours) of vigorous activity each week
5. Muscle strengthening activities on at least 2 days a week

Question 2

Physical activity guidelines of young people

Answer 2

1. At least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity everyday
2. Variety of aerobic activity including some vigorous activity
3. On at least 3 days a week, activities that strengthen muscle and bone
4. For additional health benefits, up to several hours per day

Question 3

Are the NPAG’s designed for health or training?

Answer 3

Health

Question 4

Vigorous activity is equal to how much moderate activity?

Answer 4

Double. 30 mins vigorous = 1 hour moderate

Question 5

When weight is lost, how many minutes of physical activity per day is required to ensure it stays off?

Answer 5

60-90 acclimated minutes of moderate to vigorous activity is required to ensure it stays off.

Question 6

Sedentary behaviour recommendations of adults

Answer 6

1. Minimise long sitting times

2. Break up long periods of sitting as often as possible

Question 7

Sedentary behaviour recommendations of young people

Answer 7

To reduce health risks…

1. Limit use of electronic media for entertainment use to no more than 2 hours a day
2. Break up long periods of sitting as often as possible

Question 8

What age group are adults?

Answer 8

18-64 years

Question 9

What age group are young people?

Answer 9

13-17 years

Question 10

Who produced the NPAG?

Answer 10

The department of health and ageing