Lifelong regular physical activity is associated with which of the following benefits?

• A. Only improved flexibility
• B. Lower rates of illness and obesity
• C. No health benefits
• D. Reduced lifespan

Answer: (B)

Regular, lifelong physical activity builds a wide range of health benefits. When you stay active over the years, your heart and lungs work more efficiently, your body regulates weight and metabolism better, and your immune system can function more effectively. All of these together lead to lower rates of illness and obesity. It’s not just about one benefit like flexibility; the major impact is on overall health and disease risk, which is why this option fits best.

The other ideas are narrower or incorrect: focusing only on flexibility ignores the broad health effects of activity; saying there are no health benefits contradicts extensive evidence; and suggesting reduced lifespan goes against data showing regular activity is associated with longer, healthier life.