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A chart which shows the yearly increase in the number of new cases of an STI would indicate:

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morbity incidence

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The primary reason behind the upward trend in health spending in the U.S. is:

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health care prices

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It is estimated that health care spending will account for ___________ of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by the year 2021.

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1/5

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Which is not one of the typical categories used to study health disparities? A. Racial and ethnic disparities B. Socioeconomic disparities C. Gender disparities D. Rural health disparities E. Age based disparities

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age based disparities

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Which IS NOT one of the steps of the scientific method? A.) Formulating a hypothesis B.) Applying statistical analysis of data C.) Using controlled experimentation D.) Assuring the trials are not double-blinded

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D

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Differences in health status between people that are driven by social or demographic factors:

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health disparities

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A chart showing the total number of overweight or obese Americans each year over the past 20 years would express the ________________________ of obesity.

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prevalence

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Data which describe the health characteristics of a population such as infant mortality rate and average life expectancy are called:

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health indicators

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TRUE OR FALSE: By 2023, unhealthy lifestyles are projected to result in a 42 percent increase in chronic disease adding $4.2 trillion in treatment costs and lost economic output.

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true

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A health professional who investigates patterns and causes of disease and injury in humans and works to reduce negative health outcomes?

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epidemiologist

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(T/F) The extent to which an individual believes they have control over their own health status is known as their self-confidence.

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false

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(T/F)Aerobic fitness and cardiorespiratory endurance are synonymous.

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true

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(t/f) Moderate physical activity of 75 minutes per week is effective in reducing numerous health risks and increasing longevity.

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false

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What percent of college students report driving after having alcohol in the last 30 days?

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23.9

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(t/f)Over 90 percent of college students report some degree of problems with sleepiness during daytime activities in the past seven days.

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true

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(t/f)Strength is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to exert force over a period of time without fatiguing.

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false

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(t/f)The term wellness is synonymous with physical fitness.

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false

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(t/f)The diabetes death rate of one ethnic group remains higher than that for other ethnic groups. This is an example of a:

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health disparity

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The belief in one's capabilities to organize and execute the actions needed to manage life situations, such as health decisions:

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self-efficacy

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(t/f) Problems in one domain of wellness often produce a negative impact in other areas as well.

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true

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Maximum heart rate for a 20 year old is:

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200

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The aerobic energy system supplies the body with rapid, explosive energy. (t/f)

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false

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Optimal physical fitness can be achieved without involvement in activities requiring competence in neuromuscular skill.(t/f)

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true

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On the Borg's perceived exertion scale a 19 would be light exercise.(t/f)

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f

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Cardiovascular endurance is the ability to supply oxygen to working muscles.(t/f)

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t

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Cardiac output is the product of heart rate and blood pressure.(t/f)

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F - heart rate and stroke

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Maximum benefits from aerobic activity can be attained by using a frequency as little as ______ days per week?

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5

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The formula for WHR is hip circumference divided by waist circumference.(t/f)

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true

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Approximately what percent of American adults are overweight or obese?

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70

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BMI does not correlate well with other measures of body fat.(t/f)

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F

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Obesity for women is considered ____ percent body fat or greater.

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32

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The hydrostatic weighing method for assessing body composition is also called underwater weighing. (t/f)

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T

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Air Displacement Plethysmography is used to measure ____

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body composition

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Roughly _______ of the body's fat is just beneath the surface of the skin.

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1/2

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T/F, android obesity is in the upper body?

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true

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The fat that is necessary for good health is called ____

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essential fat

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men generally store fat in the ___ (upper/lower) part of their bodies.

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upper

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(t/f)Ballistic and PNF stretches are one and the same.

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F

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(t/f) Stretching is best done after an active warm up while the muscles have good blood flow.

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T

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What structural tissue cushions the ends of the bones?

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cartlidge

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Most chronic low back pain is caused by:

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loss of flexibility and weakening of muscles due to lack of physical activity

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The permanent lengthening of soft tissue is called:

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plastic elongation

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Slow, sustained stretching is referred to as PNF stretching. (t/f)

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F

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This method of stretching can develop flexibility without interfering with the reflex action of the muscle.

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active isolated stretching

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(T/f) Range of motion about a joint is highly specific to an individual.

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true

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(t/f) If abdominal muscles are weak, hip flexor muscles can cause a person's back to curve inward.

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T

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Muscle connective tissue should be stretched to the point of:

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sensation of tightness

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The slow, sustained stretching technique which is also the most acceptable injury-free form of stretching is referred to as ___

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static

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A contraindicated exercise is one that ___

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isn't recommended bc it can cause injury

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The two types of flexibility are ___ & ___

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static, dynamic

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Ballistic stretching is the less safe type of stretching. (t/f)

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T

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the belief in ones capabilities to organize & execute the course of action required to manage situations is called ___

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self efficacy

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the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health info and services to make appropriate health decisions is called __

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health literacy

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the ability of the heart, lungs, circulatory system, and respiratory system to transport & deliver blood & oxygen to the cells of the body, primarily the working muscles is called ____

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cardiorespiratory endurance

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the % of total body weight made up of ADIPOSE (fat) tissue as opposed to lean body tissue is known as ____

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body composition

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the capacity of a joint to move through a full range of motion is called__

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flexibility

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disease risk is closely related to __

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body composition

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the ability of a muscle/muscle group to sustain the exertion of force over a period of time w/o fatiguing is called ___

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muscular endurance

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the ability of a muscle/group to exert a max force against a resistance is called ___

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muscular strength

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motor fitness refers to skill-related components and is linked more to ____ than to ___

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physical performance, health/wellness

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the ability to change direction while moving & is influenced by body coordination and quickness is called ___

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agility

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POWER is the combination of ___ & __

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strength, speed

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is motor fitness inherited?

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yes

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is physical fitness inherited?

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no

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the most important component of health-related physical fitness is ___

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cardiovascular endurance

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the amount of blood pumped out of the heart per minute is called ___

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cardiac output

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maximal cardiac output is also influenced by __

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age

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after __ years of age, maximal heart rate declines

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20

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the chemical process of converting food into energy is called __

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metabolism

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the best measurement of cardiovascular fitness is the direct measurement of ______

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oxygen consumption

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the fat found just beneath the surface of the skin is called ____

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subcutaneous fat

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_____ consists of subcutaneous fat & fat surrounding the organs

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fat mass

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about ___% of the total weight in men is considered essential body fat

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3

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about __% of the total weight in women is considered essential body fat

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12

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nonessential fat is also called ___

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storage fat

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the term ___ takes into consideration only a persons total body weight in relationship to height and frame size

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overweight

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the term ___ refers to the actual % of body mass made up of adipose tissue

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overfar

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for women, obesity is ___% body fat or greater

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32

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for men, obesity is considered __% body fat or greater

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25

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a machine that measures the thickness of the layer of fat beneath the surface of the skin is called _____

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skinfold measurements

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the method of injecting electrodes in ones body to determine body far is called ____

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bioelectrical impedence analysis

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____ measures body fat, muscle, and bone using x-ray energies

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DEXA

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a BMI less than ___ is considered underweight

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