Asked by Kallie Richards on May 26, 2024
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A 1978 study of Harvard alumni found those who expended 2,000 kcal weekly (like 20 miles of jogging or equivalent weekly) had lower heart attack risk than those less physically active. What else did this study find?
A) More exercise also benefited the men who were smokers.
B) More exercise also benefited the men with hypertension.
C) More exercise also benefited the men in both (a) and (b) .
D) More exercise than 2,000 kcal lowered heart risk further.
Harvard Alumni
Former students who have graduated or completed a course of study at Harvard University, often forming a professional and social network.
Heart Attack Risk
The likelihood of an individual experiencing a heart attack, influenced by factors such as genetics, lifestyle, and environmental conditions.
Physical Activity
Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure, beneficial for health and wellness.
- Understand the long-term health benefits of regular physical activity and its impact on longevity and disability reduction.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the long-term health benefits of regular physical activity and its impact on longevity and disability reduction.
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