Frequently Asked Questions

Below is a list of frequently asked questions. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please feel free to us.

Common questions about strengthening:

• Why is muscle strengthening important?
• How should my child or adolescent strength train?
• How should I strength train?

Common questions about nutrition:

• How can I eat a balanced diet?
• What should I look for on food labels?
• Why should I eat more fruits and vegetables?
• Why is dairy important?
• What do I do if I am lactose intolerant?
• How can I make snacks healthy?
• How do I know if servings are too big or too small?
• How can I eat healthy at fast-food restaurants?
• What do I need to know if I want to take a multivitamin or supplement?

Common questions about preventing injuries:

• How can I stretch properly?
• What do I do if I get hurt while exercising?
• How can I be safe while exercising in the heat or cold?
• How much water should I be drinking every day?

Common questions about physical activity:

• What is the benefit of being physically active?
• How much physical activity is enough?
• How do I start if I am a beginner or have been in-active for a while?
• How should I arrange time for physical activity?
• How can I make physical activity fun?
• How can I be physically active at work?
• How can my child be physically active at school?
• How can I be physically active at home with my Family?
• How can I be physically active at play?
• How can I be physically active when watching TV?
• How can I be physically active if I am handicapped or disabled?
• Can I be physically active if I am pregnant?
• What can I do in bad weather or cold days?