Move It! - Research Updates from the Activity Side of the Energy Balance Equation

Format: Self-study web-based presentation (slideshow plus audio)
Date Released: September 2009

Objectives

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

1. Discuss the importance of physical activity as a public health issue. Describe the health
   implications of low physical activity levels.
2. Utilizing data from two (2) large clinical trials to the support the benefits of adhering to a routine
   of regular physical activity, including the benefits related to body weight, heart disease, cancer
   and depression.
3. Discuss the association between BMI and fitness levels among adults. Use Fit/Fat & Mortality
   data in men data to explain the basis for the "Fit versus fat" debate and the limitations of the data.
4. Discuss motivation techniques and strategies to help patients overcome common barriers to exercise and integrate and accumulate physical activity in their daily lives.
5. Identify self-monitoring tools for assessing activity level and energy expenditure (eg, pedometers,
   physical activity records).

Please evaluate questions 1-5 based on the following scale:
1 = Poor      2 = Fair     3 = Good      4 = Very Good      5 = Excellent