Running for fame
What is Cathy's real name?
Catherine
is it true that you have to burn the same amount of calories as you consume in a day, to lose weight?
no, you have to burn more calories then you consume each day
In the 53 disciplines that are in the Olympics how many of them allows Performance-enhancing drugs?
0
What is the downside of being a young athlete?
Training can take a toll on your body. There is also physical pressure.
Participation in high school sports reduces the risk of childhood obesity. True or false?
True
Why did Cathy almost miss her first race?
She was hiding in the toilets
is there a study showing that physical activity involving sports can reduce the stress and anxiety rate in the US?
yes
What is the most known Performance-enhancing drug?
Steroids
How many hours a day do Olympic gymnasts in China train?
8 hours a day.
Why is it better to walk or bike to school, than taking the bus every day?
because if you walk or bike to school every day you move your body more and you are less likely to get obese.
What place did Cathy get at the state primary schools titels?
First
is the article written from a players perspective or from facts?
a players perspective
What european capital hosted the 2012 Olympics?
London
What is important if you want to be a young athlete?
You need to give up many activities that young people do in their free time because you need to maintain your physical shape and train.
What have the bigger impact on teens weight status? Physical education (PE) or eating fruits and vegetables?
Eating fruits and vegetables
in What year did Cathy become the olympic 400 meter champion?
Year 2000
what is the number one cause of death in the USA?
heart disease
What Drug effects Women chest hair
Steroid
What are the important advantages when competing in the world of ballet?
Short height and low weight.
Teens who play 3 or more sports are up to : 26% , 12% , 39% less likely to be obese.
39%
Where is the state primary school titels held?
Brisbane
is it true that people that exercise regularly tend to feel bad for 18 days less then people that don’t exercise regularly?
yes that is true, people that exercise regularly tend to feel bad for 35 days a year, and people who don’t, feel bad for about 18 days more.
People taking human growth hormone see their sprinting capacity increase by how much? (0% - 15%)
4%
When China decided to strengthen its commitment to schools, what was the focus of this commitment?
To train athletes and win prizes in future competitions.
What is the difference between obese and overweight?
overweight is a BMI greater than or equal to 25. Obesity is a BMI greater than or equal to 30