Spring 2023 IDEA Fitness Journal Quiz 1: Health and Fitness News and Food and Nutrition News
This quiz highlights the latest news and research on a variety of health and fitness topics, including combatting the negative health impacts of prolonged sitting and how the menstrual cycle affects aerobic endurance performance. This quiz also covers the latest news and research on a variety of food and nutrition topics, including nondairy milks that contain the most micronutrients and diets that can reduce the risk for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction.
Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA
Matthew Kadey, MS, RD
Matthew Kadey, MS, RD, is a James Beard Award-winning journalist, Canada-based dietitian, freelance nutrition writer and recipe developer. He has written for dozens of magazines including Runner’s World, Men’s Health, Shape, Vegetarian Times and Fitness.
Available Course Credits
ACE0.1
ACSM1
ACTION0.1
AFAA1
AFPA1
BCRPA1
CHEK1
FAI/ISSA1
IFPA1
NAFC0.1
NAFTA1
NASM0.1
NCCPT1
NCEP1
NCSF0.5
NESTA0.1
NETA1
NFPT0.2
NIEW0.1
NSPA1
Learning Objectives
- Describe and discuss recent research about improving motor skill acquisition, how to counteract negative effects of prolonged sitting, and which types boost neuroprotective proteins and lower systemic inflammation levels.
- Define how intermittent fasting can be associated with eating disorders in a certain segment of the population.
- Describe the degree to which marketing for unhealthy foods and drinks is directed towards communities of color.
- Explain the role that the protein leverage hypothesis may play in the obesity epidemic.
Course Procedure
- Enroll in the course.
- View the course content.
- Take the test. (You must score 80% to pass. If you do not pass, you may retake the test.)
- Print your certificate of completion.
Course Content
- Effects of Menstrual Cycle on Endurance Performance
- Strength Training and Inflammation
- Walking After Prolonged Sitting
- 6 Minutes of HIIT for Brain Fitness
- Loneliness and Physical Inactivity
- Nutrients in Plant-Based Milks
- Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet for Men
- Low-Fat Diets and Overeating
- MyPlate for Dietary Guidelines
- Agriculture Revenue Is Low
- Spring 2023 IDEA Fitness Journal Quiz 1: Health and Fitness News and Food and Nutrition News