What describes trends in overweight and obesity in the United States over the past few decades?

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They have decreased significantly.

They have stayed about the same.

They have increased significantly.

No answer text provided.

What is one reason that leisure-time physical activity is so important, as discussed in our lesson?

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Most adults get enough exercise at work, and so they must limit their leisure time physical activity.

Many occupations no longer require extensive physical activity.

Physical activity during work does not count towards the weekly recommendations for physical activity.

Leisure time physical activity is not important.

Which of the following are related to greater rates of obesity and overweight in a community?

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Higher rates of poverty

Lower levels of education

Greater racial inequity

All of the above

None of the above

What is energy balance, as it relates to physical health?

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Doing the right combination of aerobic and weight bearing activities

Taking in the same number of calories that are expended

Alternating between a fast and slow pace while walking or running

Taking in a greater number of calories than are burned

Which of the following is an example of emotional health as a secondary outcome of leisure?

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Starting to exercise with the goal of getting fitter, and feeling happier as a unintended side effect

Deciding to read a book because it calms you down and makes you feel relaxed

Feeling more relaxed and happier because you are spending time at your childhood home, which occupies a special place in your psyche

Spending money on goods rather than experiences

Which of the following is an example of leisure as an intervention to improve emotional health?

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Starting to exercise with the goal of getting fitter, and feeling happier as a unintended side effec

Deciding to read a book because it calms you down and makes you feel relaxed

Feeling more relaxed and happier because you are spending time at your childhood home, which occupies a special place in your psyche

Spending money on goods rather than experiences

Which is the least consequential form of happiness, according to Martin Seligman's concept of authentic happiness?

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Hedonism

Pleasure

Engagement

Meaning