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To get started, click ‘Proceed’ on the bottom of this page. And then simply click on the answer that you think is correct according to the question. If your answer is wrong then go back and try again. If your answer is correct then you may proceed to the next question. There will also be extra information on the question if your answer is correct. Good luck! GUGM Knowledge Quiz By, Mohsin Ali 10 Alfred Proceed
How many calories are burned on average after 1 hour of playing Tennis? 250 300 134 450
Correct! Yes! Approximately 250 calories are burned per hour when playing Tennis. But how many calories you burn during different activities also depends on your weightand your metabolic rate (the rate at which chemical reactions, in your cells, occur to fuel your body). HINT: In order to increase your metabolic rate, all you have to do is to exercise regularly! Next
How do you calculate BMI (Body Mass Index) ? BMI (kg/m²) = Weight in Kilograms² / Height in Meters BMI (kg/m²) = Height in Metres / Weight in Kilograms BMI (kg/m²) = Weight in Kilograms / Height in Meters² BMI (kg/m²) = Weight in Kilograms / Height in Meters
Correct! Correct! Depending upon the result you get from the formula, you can see if you are healthy, overweight etc. It is a very good and accurate way to find out whether you need to improve your lifestyle or not. You compare your results against the chart on this slide: Next
The deficiency of which vitamin results in suffering from ‘Scurvy’ is: Vitamin A Vitamin C Vitamin B Vitamin D
Correct! A lack of Vitamin C can cause scurvy, a deficiency disease that causes problems with the skin, joints and gums. Deficiency diseases are simply diseases an individual can suffer from, due to a lack of essential vitamins and minerals. Next
“In general, the more muscle and less fat you have, the lower your metabolic rate” True False
Correct! False! Muscle needs more energy than fatty tissue, which means that people with a higher proportion of muscle to fat in their bodies will have a higher metabolic rate. Physically bigger people are also likely to have a higher metabolic rate because you will have more cells and so you will require more energy. FACT: On average, Men’s metabolism is higher than women’s because men are slightly bigger and have more muscle than women! Next
Which of the following is best for strengthening your bones? Cycling Running Swimming Walking
Correct! All exercise is good for you, but if you want to strengthen your bones, some forms are better than others. Exercise that gets your whole body moving and is done in the standing position is one of the best forms (this is so-called 'weight-bearing' activity). Cycling or swimming are not weight bearing and have little effect on bone health. Next
How much exercise do you need to significantly cut your risk of heart disease? One hour of vigorous activity a week Up to 20 minutes a day at moderate intensity spread across the day A 10-minute gentle daily stroll 30 minutes a day at moderate intensity in no less than 10 minute slots at a time
Correct! Heart disease is the number one killer in Australia and while you don't need to be a gym junkie to help ward it off, you do need to do some regular exercise - roughly half an hour a day at an intensity that causes a slight but noticeable increase in your breathing and heart rate. Next
What’s the best way to prevent injury or muscle soreness in a given exercise session? Stretch beforehand Do lower intensity exercises at the end of your session Start your session with lower intensity exercises Stretch afterwards
Correct! A number of studies have now shown that stretching before you exercise - or for that matter after - makes no difference at all to either your risk of injury in that session or your odds of muscle soreness the next day. It seems that if anything improves outcomes for the session ahead, it's warming up, rather than the stretching that often goes along with it. Next
Which part of the body is most vulnerable to injury across all sports? Back Ankle Knee Hand
Correct! Sprained ankles cause the most grief across all types of sports, say sporting experts. This is because the ankle is the most vulnerable joint in the legs. An ankle injury, even a sprained ankle, is a serious condition. Next
Protein is found in many of your favourite foods including pizza, hamburgers and chicken. What is the biggest reason your body needs protein? To build and maintain body tissue To increase blood flow to the heart To clear out wax from the inner ear To strengthen bones
Correct! Proteins are made up of hundreds or thousands of smaller units called amino acids, which are attached to one another in long chains. The biggest reason your body needs protein is to build-up, maintain and replace the tissues in your body. They are also essential for growth, cell repair and cell replacement. Next
Vitamin A is found in carrots, broccoli and many other vegetables. What is vitamin A most useful for? Strengthening the immune system Improving eyesight Building protein Building strong bones
Correct! Vitamin A helps you see. Not eating enough vitamin A can cause blindness or limit your ability to see at night. Next
Get Up Get Moving What’s that? That is a logo of a campaign wants people to ‘Get Up and Get Moving’. We want people to have more active lifestyles will extend our lifespans because we care about you and your wellbeing – not really!
