PEAC 100 Final – Flashcards
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The most frequently eaten vegetables in America are ? a. iceberg lettuce and potatoes b. peas and corn c. potatoes and spinach d. tomatoes and green beans
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iceberg lettuce and potatoes
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According to the American College Health Association survey, what percentage of college students consumes the recommended 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day? a. 6% b. 12% c. 16% d. 20%
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6%
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People under stress often ? a. sleep too much b. use sugar to alter energy levels c. eat low-calorie foods d. have a well-balanced diet
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use sugar to alter energy levels
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Essential nutrients are ? a. nutrients that can only be manufactured in the body b. nutrients that can only be obtained from the diet c. nutrients that must always be available in the body in order for it to sustain life d. nutrients that can only be obtained from nutritional supplements
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nutrients that can only be obtained from the diet
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Which of the following food choices would be considered the least healthy in terms of fat content? a. spaghetti with tomato sauce b. fettuccine alfredo c. hot-and-sour soup d. stir-fried chicken and vegetables
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fettuccine alfredo
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T or F: Active adults need about 1,200 to 1,500 calories of food energy per day
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false
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T or F: A majority of college students are dissatisfied with their body shape and size
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true
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T or F: Poor diet is one of the biggest contributors to diabetes
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true
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T or F: "Low-fat" cookies made with vegetable shortening are generally healthy foods
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false
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T or F: A person's need for water remains fairly constant regardless of diet and exercise
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false
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T or F: On the MyPyramid, there are six messages that are still good for us to consider when we are balancing our diets and activity
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true
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T or F: One of the most common dietary guidelines from research is to consume less than 15% of calories that are saturated fat
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false
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T or F: Sodium intake should be less than 3600 mg/day, according to the research
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false
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T or F: Dietary cholesterol intake should be equal to or less than 100 mg/day
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false
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T or F: Polyunsaturated fat intake should be equal to or less than 15% of kcal
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false
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T or F: In 1997, a comprehensive research report showed that 45-50% of all cancers could be prevented through changing how we eat and exercise
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false
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T or F: One of the rules for the Supersize Me challenge is to eat everything on the McDonald's menu at least once
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true
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T or F: According to the Supersize Me video, Americans eat out 50% of the time
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false
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T or F: A 64 oz. soda contains 44 teaspoons of sugar
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false
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T or F: According to Dr. Jone's powerpoint, we should consume 10 or more servings of vegetables and fruits each day
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false
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At more than 20% above the recommended weight range, a person who is 5'8" tall is considered ? a. overweight b. obese c. at ideal weight d. at his/her set point
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obese
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To lose weight, you must establish a(n) ? a. negative caloric balance b. isocaloric balance c. positive caloric balance d. set point
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negative caloric balance
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Getting up, walking around, and jiggling your feet when seated are all examples of ? a. energy conservation b. appetite control c. non-exercise activity d. depression
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non-exercise activity
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T or F: Weigh cycling is a series of diets followed by eventual weight gain
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false
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Underweight people have a shorter life expectancy than normal-weight or overweight people
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false
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Disruption of an individual's "normal" physiological state due to an event or circumstances is known as ? a. cognitive coping b. homeostasis c. stress d. appraisal
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stress
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A set of physical or emotional reactions following a stressful event or circumstance is ? a. a stress response b. a stressor c. eustress d. a flight-or-fight response
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a stress response
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Lindsay was almost finished with a research paper when her computer crashed. The computer malfunction would be considered ? a. a stress response b. a stressor c. eustress d. a flight-or-fight response
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a stressor
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Which organ in the body secretes cortisol, the body's main stress hormone?
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adrenal glands
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Banjo, while hiking out hiking, has a close encounter with a grizzly bear. When he first realizes that he is just a few feet away from the bear, his heart begins beating rapidly and he breaks out into a sweat. What phenomenon is Banjo experiencing?
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fight-or-flight response
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Which of the following is considered negative stress? a. distress b. eustress c. allostasis d. stress response
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distress
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Stepping back to a simpler life is known as ? a. downshifting b. purging c. coping d. being counterproductive
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downshifting
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Stress relaxation techniques ? a. focus the mind and breathing b. increase cortisol levels c. lower immunity d. tense the muscles
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focus the mind and breathing
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T or F: Short-term stress generally depresses the immune system
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false
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T or F: Relaxation breathing decreases oxygen levels in the blood
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false
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The prevalence of cardiovascular disease in middle-aged adults is approximately ? a. 40% b. 10% c. 60% d. 70%
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40%
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Plaques are defined as ? a. hardened arteries b. accumulated waxy debris in arteries c. high blood pressure d. narrow arteries
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accumulated waxy debris in arteries
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Cardiovascular disease is a disease of the heart and lungs
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false
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Cardiovascular disease is the second biggest killer in the United States
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false
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The majority of deaths due to cardiovascular disease occur in the northwest region of the U.S
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false
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How many hours of sleep does an average adult need per night? a. 5-6 b. 7-9 c. 8 d. 10
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7-9
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How you appraise the stress in your life is ? a. psychological hardiness b. type B personality c. type A personality d. appraisal
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psychological hardiness
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What does ACTH cause the adrenal glands to secrete? a. candy b. sweat c. cortisol
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cortisol
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Spirituality is also correlated with a reduced perception of ? in one's life a. stress b. happiness c. contentment d. frustration
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stress
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Stepping back to a simpler life is defined by ? a. down shifting b. homeostasis c. PTSD
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down shifting
