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6 dimensions of health include the following EXCEPT
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dietary wellness
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capacity to think critically is example of
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intellectual wellness
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best describes spiritual wellness
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possession of set beliefs that give meaning to life
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protecting yourself from exposure to toxic substances in the workplace is an example of
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environmental
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the three leading causes of death in the US are
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heart disease, stroke, and cancer
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US governments Healthy People reports
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seek to achieve a better quality and quantity of life for all americans
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approximately what percentage of Americans are not regularly physically active
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40%
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innapropiate stress management can lead to all of the following EXCEPT
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decreased susceptibility to diseases
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excessive alcohol consumption is NOT
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just a concern for older individuals
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the first step in changing a health related behavior is
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identifying the target behaivor
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the most effective way of dealing with disease is
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medication
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the three leading causes of death for young americans ages 15-24 are
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accidents, homicide, suicide
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in the behavioral change model, the precontemplation stage
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belief that there is no need for change
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the order in which the steps in a behavior change program are implemented is
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monitor behavior, analyze data, set goals, devise plan, make contract
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your body begins releasing endorphins, your heart rate accelerates, and your hearing and vision become more acute. You are experincing
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fight or flight reaction
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the term stressor is best defined as
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the physical and emotional changes associated with stress
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homeostasis is defined as a state in which
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vital functions of the body are maintained at a normal level
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the normal progression for the General Adaptation Syndrome
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alarm, resistance, exhaustion
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the general adaption syndrome
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can either be pleasant (eustress) or unpleasant (distress)
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which of the following is recommended as a time-management strategy
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schedule tasks for peak efficiency
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which of the following terms best fits a Type A personality
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passive
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which of the following terms best fits a Type B personality
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contemplative
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the approximate number of nutrients that have been identified as essential to human health
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45
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essential nutrients are best described as nutrients that
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must be obtained from food because the body cant manufacture sufficient amounts of them
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the amount of energy in the form of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 liter of water 1 degree Celsius
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kilocalorie
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protein makes up all of the following EXCEPT
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adipose tissue
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proteins supply the body with ---- calories of energy per gram
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4
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an amino acid is
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protein building block
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which of the following is a source of incomplete protein
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nuts
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fats supply the body with --- calories of energy per gram
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9
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the major source of fuel for the body during rest and light activity is
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fats
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which of the following is NOT a function of fats
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form important components of blood
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to control your blood cholesterol levels, the most important action you can take is to limit the amount of --- in your diet
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saturated and trans fats
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which of the following fats has the most health benefits
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monounsaturated
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the primary function of carbohydrates is to
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supply energy to body cells
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the recommended daily intake of fiber for women is --- grams
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25
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the recommended daily intake of fiber for men is --- grams
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38
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all of the following are examples of fat-soluble vitamins EXCEPT vitamin
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B-12
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part of the total adequate daily water intake, an adult female should drink about --- cups of fluid
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9
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part of the total adequate daily water intake, an adult male should drink about --- cups of fluid
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13
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which of the following nutrients does NOT supply the body with energy
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vitamins
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excess protein in the diet
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changed into fat for energy storage
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essential nutrients are produced by the body
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False
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Taking large doses of vitamins is safe and healthy
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False
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All vitamins are water soluble
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False
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a diet high in dietary fiber has been shown to combat diabetes and high cholesterol levels
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True
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Past experiences can affect behavioral responses to a particular stressor
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True
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exercise refers to physical activity that is
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planned, structured, and repetitive
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the latest version of the Physical Activity and Exercise Guidelines for Americans does NOT recommend
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increasing the volume and intensity of exercise for additional health benefits
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which of the following is NOT a component of health-related fitness
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speed
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as a person's cardiorespiratory endurance increases, the
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resting heart rate decreases
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heart disease is linked most closely with
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low cardiorespiratory fitness
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muscular strength is the
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amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort
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older adults tend to lose muscular strength due to the muscle cells
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getting smaller in size
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muscular endurance is the
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ability to resist fatigue and to sustain a given level of muscular tension over time
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flexibility is best defined as
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the ability to move their joints through a full range of motion
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health body composition is best characterized by
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high proportion of muscle, bone, and water and an acceptable low proportion of fat
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the best way to lose bod fat is through
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sensible diet and regular exercise
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which of the following is NOT considered a skill related fitness component
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flexibility
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specificity of training is best shown by which one of the following example
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doing push ups to develop chest and shoulder endurance
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the body adapting to a gradual increase in the amount of exercise is the definition of
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progressive overload
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which of the following is NOT one of the functions of the cardiorespiratory system
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produce ATP
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which of the following is NOT a component of the cardiorespiratory system
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the brain
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the portion of the circulation controlled by the right side of the heart is the --- circulation
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pulmonary
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the two upper chambers of the heart in which blood collects before passing it to the lower chambers are called
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ventricles
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during systole the heart is
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contracting
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persons total blood volume is circulated about once every - seconds
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60
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a typical heart rate for a normal individual is around
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60 bpm
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Olympic caliber athletes may be able to increase their metabolic rate by
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2000%
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during digestion, most carbohydrates are broken down into
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glucose
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if the body's immediate need for energy is met, the remaining glucose is
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converted to fat and stored in the bodys fatty tissues
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adenosine triphosphate is defined as
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basic form of energy used by cells
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an example of an activity that primarily uses the immediate energy system is
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weight lifting
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the nonoxidative energy system typically provides energy for
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10-120 seconds
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maximal oxygen consumption is
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highest rate of oxygen consumption an individual is capable of during maximum physical effort
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as the result of regular endurance exercise, resting heart rate is often
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10-20 beats lower
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muscle fiber is
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individual muscle cell
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hypertrophy is defined as
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increase in muscle fiber size
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slow twitch muscle fibers are NOT characterized by which of the following
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rapid contraction
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fast twitch muscle fibers are NOT characterized by which of the following
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fatigue resistance
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metabolic rate increases if
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fat mass decreases
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what percentage of American's will have back pain in their life
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85%
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which of the following is NOT a result of inactivity and aging
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increase in fat-free mass
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people typically begin to lose muscle mass after age
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30
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isometric exercise is best described as applying force
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without a change in length of the muscle
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a muscle lengthens as it contracts during
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eccentric contraction
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type of isotonic exercise used by athletes during training to simulate movement during sprinting or throwing is called
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...
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isokinetic exercise is best describes as applying force
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at a constant speed
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the MINIMUM number of training days per week for gaining strength
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2
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to gain muscular strength and endurance for general fitness, the rest interval between sets should last
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3-5 minutes
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for overall fitness you should include --- different exercises in your weight training program
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8-10
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when you are ready to increase resistance for an exercise in a weight training program, approximately how much weight should you add if you are currently lifting 100 pounds
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10 pounds
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Flexibility is NOT determined by
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mitochondria
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good flexibility has NOT been shown to convey
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improved body composition
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which of the following is NOT a benefit of flexibility
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improved energy production
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the American college of sports medicine recommends performing stretching exercises at least --- days per week
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2 or 3
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which of the following stretching programs conforms to ACSM recommendations
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3 days week, 20 second stretch,4 repetitions
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in improve flexibility do
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2-4 repetitions
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stretching technique most commonly causes injury
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ballistic
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contracting a muscle prior to stretching is best described as
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proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
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type of stretching requires a partner
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passive
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dynamic stretching
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focuses on functionally based movements
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essential component of safe passive stretching is
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good communication with partner
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disadvantage of active stretching is that it
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may not produce sufficient stretch
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stretching exercises should be performed
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after a warm up or workout
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what percentage beyond the normal range of motion should a person stretch in order to improve flexibility
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20%
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women have a higher proportion of essential fat than men primarily because women
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breasts, uterus, and other sex-specific sites
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essential fat is best defined as
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fat incorporated into the organs and tissues
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percentage of American's obese
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30%
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one possible explanation for the increase in obesity among American's over the past 40 years
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increased portion size
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obese people are more than three times as likely as non-obese people to develop
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diabetes
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subcutaneous fat is located under the skin
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true
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the first step in developing a fitness plan is to
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set goals
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person with BMI of 26.5 is
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overweight
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example of a long term fitness goal would be
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lowering your risk for heart disease
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cardiorespiratory endurance is developed by doing activities that
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continuous rhythmic movements of large muscle groups
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recommend total duration for cardiorespiratory endurance
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20-60 minutes
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appropriate frequency for a cardiorespiratory endurance program
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3-5 t
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general strength training program includes
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1 set of 8-12 repetitions
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cycling the duration and intensity of workout is referred to
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periodization
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which consumer habits are good for purchasing environmentally friendly products
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reduce the amount of trash and pollution you generate by consuming and throwing away less
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---- is a mineral based compound which was widely used for fire protection and insulation in buildings until the late 1960s
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asbestos
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the CDC estimats that about 435,000 children under age 6 may have unsafe levels of --- in their blood
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lead
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---- is another health threat that appears to be linked with both environmental and socioeconomic factors
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biomagification
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the fiber in diet pills
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acts as a bulking agent in the large intestine and not in the stomach
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prescription drugs that treat obesity
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are not recommended for modest weight loss
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prescription weight loss drugs are usually recommended only to people with a BMI over
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30
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people with body dysemorphic disorder
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are at increased risk for depression and suicide
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muscle dyspmorphia is characterized by
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distorted body image in which individuals see themselves as small and out of shape despite being muscular
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an eating disorder characterized by a refusal to eat enough food to maintain a minimally normal body weigh is
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anorexia nervous
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bulimia nervosa is characterized by
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alternating binge eating and purging through vomiting, laxatives, or diuretics
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which of the following is most closely associated with anorexia nervosa
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a belief that one is overweight even when dangerously thin
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which of the following is NOT characteristic of binge eating disorder
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purging
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which of the following is NOT a good strategy for a successful weight loss program
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losing weight out of concern for how others view your appearance
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body weight an body fat can be controlled by balancing calories consumed with calories expended in daily activities
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true
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if both parents are overweight, their children are twice as likely to be overweight as children with one overweight parent
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true
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women usually have higher metabolic rate than men
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false
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history of weight loss reduces metabolic rate
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true
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which of the following characteristics should be looked for in evaluating and selecting a diet book
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advocacy of a balanced approach to diet plus exercise
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which of the following books is most likely to contain valid weight management information
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the physical activity and diet weight loss plan
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which of the following groups is more likely to consume excess calories throughout the day
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those who skip breakfast
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adverse effects of ephedra do NOT include
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lethargy
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energy density is
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the number of calories per ounce or gram of weight in food
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which of the following patterns of eating is best for weight management
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small, frequent meals, on a regular basis
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how much daily physical activity is recommended for someone who is trying to maintain weight loss
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60 or more minutes
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persons ongoing internal comments and discussion is called
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self talk
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which of the following is appropriate use of food
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satisfy hunger needs
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a negative energy balance of ---- calories is need to produce a one pound weight loss
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3500
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average American's exercise --- minutes per day
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15
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which of the following statements about psychological and social factors in eating behavior is FALSE
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changing eating patterns linked to cultural values is usually easy
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example of snack low in energy density is
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apple
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the greater the amount of muscle mass the
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higher the resting metabolic rate
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which of the following elements in the energy balance equation is under individual control
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energy intake from food
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hormone that is linked to obesity
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leptin
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sine 1983 the average daily caloric intake among Americans has increased by about
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18%
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which of the following statements about genetic factors in obesity is true
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genetic factors influence where on the body extra weight is added
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resting metabolic rate is
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the energy required to maintain vital body functions
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which of the following is the largest component of metabolism
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resting metabolism
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metabolic rate is higher in
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people who exercise on a regular basis
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lifestyle factor which does NOT lead to successful weight management
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emotional eating
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controlling body weight is best accomplished by
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balancing calories consumed with calories expended
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number of premature deaths among Americans each year that can be attributed to inactivity and overweight is --- or higher
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100,000
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according to the National Institute of Health, about --- of American adults are overweight
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68%
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weight loss of ---of body weight is enough to reduce health risks increase life expectancy in obese individuals
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5-10%
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the collective interactions of humans with the environment and the short-term and long-term health consequences o those interactions
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environmental health
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the world population went from -- in 1930 to about -- today
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2 billion; 6.8 billion
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--- generally believed to be responsible for most of the stress humans have put on the environment
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the rapid expansion of the population
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factors that contribute to population growth do NOT include
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low fertility rates
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the us environmental protection agency uses a measure called the --- to indicate whether air pollution levels pose a health concern
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air quality index
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the air quality index is used for
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carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, particular matter, and ground level ozone
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increase in the earths atmospheric temperature when averaged and geographical regions is due to
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greenhouse warming
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--- are buried deposits of decayed animals and plants tat are converted into carbon- rich fuels
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fossil fuels
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-- is/are fragile, invisible layer of atmosphere 10-30 miles above earth
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ozone layer
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ozone layer of the atmosphere is being destroyed primarily by
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chlorofluorocarbons
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which is NOT an indoor air pollutant
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fossil fuels
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which suggestion is NOT a good way to help reduce air pollution
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allow the remainder of paint in the can to evaporate into the air when finished with paint
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which suggestion is NOT a good way to help protect water supply
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don't pour medication down the sink/toilet
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biggest single component of household trash by weight is
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paper products
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process which organic substances are broken down naturally b living organisms
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biodegration
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