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Which of the following statements about public health is incorrect?

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Public Health is the study of the health of an individual

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Which of the following would NOT be considered a clinical trial?

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a study looking at the effects of a new drug on tumors in mice

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The ecological model identifies the various levels of factors that influence personal health. These levels include individual factors, relationships, community, and societal factors.

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True

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If you are trying to quit smoking, which of the following would be considered a perceived barrier to your behavior change, according to the Health Belief Model?

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The majority of your friends are smokers

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Why is the Stages of Change Model often presented as a spiral?

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Because relapse is common and you may go through each stage more than once

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Which of the following would be considered the most reliable source of health information?

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a medical doctor giving you a health recommendation based on a new study published by the New England Journal of Medicine

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Jeffrey quit smoking one year ago. He has not relapse at all and feels confident in his behaviors change, although it is still a struggle to be around friends and family who are smoking. According to the Stages of Change Model, which stage is Jeffrey currently in?

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Maintenance

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Mallory wants to start eating healthier and exercising more often. She knows it would give her more energy and increase her overall wellness. She is currently researching nutrition and exercise plans and gathering information that will help her along her journey towards a healthy lifestyle. According to the Stages of Change Model, which stage is Mallory currently in?

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Contemplation

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According to the ecological model, several levels of influence affect your personal health. Which of the following factors would be on an individiul or personal level?

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Age

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Which of the following is NOT a health-related behavior choice?

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Having access to a company gym

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The Health Belief Model acknowledges that people often are ambivalent toward behaviors change and presents behavior change as a process, rather than a one-step solution

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False

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Which of the following would be considered an aspect of physical health, as defined by the WHO?

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Cardiovascular disease

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Which of the following factors would NOT fall into to the community level of the ecological model?

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A person's skillset

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the WHO definition of health?

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Environmental

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Which of the following would be considered the most reliable source of health information?

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a medical doctor giving you a health recommendation based on a new study published by the New England Journal of Medicine **End of Health in 21st Century Quiz

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Any of the chromosomes that do not contain genes that determine sex are called:

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Autosomal chromosomes

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A test intended to detect an increased risk for a neural tube defect or chromosomal abnormality

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Predictive Test

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When evaluating a family health tree, a family member who has a heart attack at age 70 raises more genetic concerns than a relative who develops colon cancer at age 28.

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False

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A test that helps confirm or exclude the possibility of certain diseases once symptoms of an illness have surfaced

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Diagnostic test

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What is the purpose of creating a family health tree?

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to discover your personal health risks and strengths

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If an individual is healthy, a(n) ___________________ test can be used to assess the individual's risk for developing a particular genetic disease in the future.

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Predictive

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Research studies have shown that genes may affect human behavior. According to this research, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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There is no clear genetic role in addiction

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The tendency to become addicted to alcohol has been found to run in families; ______________ factors, however, such as high job stress also play a critical role in the development of alcoholism.

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Environmental

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The practice of selectively breeding or controlling a group's reproductive choices in an attempt to improve the human race is called ________________.

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Eugenics

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A(n) _____________________ can help an individual and his or her family evaluate risk for a specific disease, learn about the diagnostic test available, discuss treatment options, and consider the possible consequences of the test.

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Genetic counselor

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Deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, includes which of the following?

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Four types of nucleotide bases

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Twenty-two of our 23 chromosome pairs are the same for men and women and do not determine gender. These chromosomes are called ____________________.

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Autosomal chromosomes

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Changes that occur during the process of parents passing genes to their children are called ____________________.

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Mutations

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A test designed to look for a gene associated with an autosomal recessive disorder

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Carrier testing...?

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The Human Genome Project confirms that:

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A human has the same number of genes as a mouse

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A(n) __________________ is the result of a mutation in just one gene.

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Single-gene disorder

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The most relevant information from a family health tree includes major diseases as well as age and cause of death.

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True

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A family health tree is also called a genogram or a genetic pedigree.

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True

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Genetic disorders caused by multiple genes interacting with the environment are called:

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Multifactorial

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When an individual shows signs of an illness, a(n) _________________ test may help confirm or exclude the possibility of certain diseases.

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Diagnostic **End of Family Health History Quiz

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In the hierarchy of needs pyramid, the order of human needs progresses as follows

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Physiological needs; safety and security; love and belongingness; self-esteem; self-actualization

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A(n) _______________ is an agent that elicits a stress reaction.

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Stressor

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Positive things we must adapt to = "good stress"

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Eustress

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The stress response itself can become damaging when people live in a state of _______ stress.

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Chronic

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Which of the following statements display "hardiness?"

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"My new professor is difficult, but I know that if I work hard enough I'll learn a lot from her."

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The psychological, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual aspects of our lives are known as our __________ health.

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Mental

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An achievement orientation is associated with which personality type?

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Type A

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Which of the following is one of the most important factors in a mentally healthy life?

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Social Support

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A series of biochemical physiological changes that prepare individuals with a burst of energy to deal with threats or danger

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Fight-or-flight response

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Your brain is not fully developed until you reach your:

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Early twenties **End of Stress Management Quiz

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Sleep _____________ is a condition characterized by nonbreathing periods during sleep.

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Apnea

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The daily 24-hour cycle of physiological and behavioral functioning is called the __________________ rhythm.

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Cicadian

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Sleep disorders in which the timing, quality, and/or quantity of sleep are disturbed

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Dyssomnias

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The time you spend in NREM sleep is divided into _________ distinct stages.

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4

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A well-rested person will fall asleep as soon as his or her head hits the pillow at night, and a sleep deprived person will need 15 to 20 minutes to fall asleep

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False

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Several times each day, John cannot stop himself from falling asleep. John has what sleep disorder?

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Narcolepsy

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Sleep disorders associated with difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep or excessive sleepiness are labeled ________________.

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Dyssomnias

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Typically, an individual experiences one sleep cycle each night.

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False

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Characterized by disagreeable sensations in the limbs, usually the legs

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Restless leg syndrome

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Sleep disorders in which psychological functioning or behavior during sleep is disturbed

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LOOK Up

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Which of the following statements about the association between sleep and health is FALSE?

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Good nutrition and exercise are more important to a healthy lifestyle than sleep

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In ______________ eating disorder, a person awakens frequently and has difficulty returning to sleep without eating or drinking. Fifty percent of people suffering from the disorder binge eat when they are asleep.

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Nocturnal

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Characterized by periods of binge eating while asleep

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Nocturnal eating disorder

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Which of the following is NOT an effect of sleep deprivation?

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Low anger threshold

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Most of an individual's deep sleep takes place in the first third of the night.

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True

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Sleep stages repeat themselves about every ______________ minutes.

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15-20

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Memory can be impaired from missing the long REM sleep periods that come later in the sleep cycle.

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True **End Sleep Quiz

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Which of the following statements about calories is NOT correct?

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Carbohydrates are the most calorie dense macronutrient

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Which of the following statements about fiber is NOT correct?

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Total fiber intake refers to the total amount of soluble and insoluble fiber included in the diet

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Which of the following is the correct description of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)?

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quantity of each nutrient to meet the needs of most healthy people

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Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

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to provide information on intake of specific nutrients for health and wellness

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The AMDR for dietary fat is 20-35%. What do these numbers mean?

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If you consume 2,000 calories per day, 400-700 calories should come from fat sources

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Which of the following statements about protein is NOT correct?

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Protein is made up of 20 essential amino acids

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Carbohydrates should make up 45-65% of your total caloric intake each day. You should focus on consuming complex carbohydrates, which include more vitamins, minerals, and fiber than simpe or refined carbohydrates. Some examples of complex carbohydrates include brown rice, fruits and vegetables, and whole grain breads and pastas

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True

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One way to determine if bread is really whole-wheat or whole-grain is to look at nutrition facts to determine the amount of fiber per slice. Two slices of whole grain bread will contain at least 4 grams of fiber.

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True

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Which of the following is not a macronutrient?

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Vitamins

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Reading the nutrition facts is a helpful way to determine the quality of the food you consume. Some important thing to look at are serving size, calories per serving, and calories from fat. Also, you should aim to limit consumption of fiber, protein, and sugar, while increasing intake of sodium, vitamins, and minerals.

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False

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Trans fats are produced through the process of hydrogenation and pose a great health risk. Trans fats should be avoided, as much as possible. The state of California has even banned the use of trans fats in restaurants completely.

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True

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Insoluble fiber is important to include in your diet, because it lowers cholesterol and slows digestions, which helps maintain blood sugar levels.

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False

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Which of the following statements about vitamins and minerals is correct?

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There are 20 essential minerals that must be included in the diet **End Nutrition Quiz

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Just under half of US college students meet the minimum recommendations for daily physical activity.

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True

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Which of the following would NOT be considered a component of skill-related fitness

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Muscular strength

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John is 22 years old, with a resting heart rate of 70. Based on the calculations from the lecture, John should set his THR for a cardio workout at 190bpm.

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False

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Muscular strength can be measured by the number of pushups you can complete

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False

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Jessica is 20 years old and just starting a cardio training program. To ensure she is training at a good intensity, she has set her THR zone between 60% and 80%. She has a resting heart rate of 70bpm. Based on the calculations in the slides, Jessica's heart rate during her workouts should be between:

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148-174

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Which of the following would NOT satisfy the Department of Health and Human Services recommendation for weekly physical activity?

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a 1-hour, vigorous spin class

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Nina has been taking a lot of group fitness classes lately. She enjoys Zumba, BodyPump, Kickboxing, and Spinning the most. By taking lots of different types of classes, Nina doesn't bored and maintains her motiviation. She also is constantly challenging her body in new ways. Which general training principle is Nina applying effectively here?

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All of these

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Leticia is overweight and needs to lose a significant amount of weight to acheive a healthy body composition. Which of the following physical recommendations would you give her in order to help her acheive a healthy body composition?

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Exercise for at least 60-min, 5 days per week.

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Which of the following tips can help you incorporate more physical activity into your daily life?

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All of these

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Which of the following would not be a measure of muscular endurance?

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The maximum amount of weight you can squat one time

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Which of the following weight training prescriptions would be ideal for someone trying to increase muscular endurance

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2-3 sessions per week, light weights, high repetitions

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Which of the following is NOT a correct statement about Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation?

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It involves bouncing movements designed to increase joint range of motion

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Regular physical activity prevents or slows the decline in cognitive functioning that is associated with aging.

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True

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Physical Activity is defined as:

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any type of activity that requires movement

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Short-term exercise interventions have been consistently shown to improve cognitive function.

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False

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Sam has 17% body fat. According to the lecture, this does not fall into the healthy range of body fat for males.

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False

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Terry is training to run a marathon. As he begins to design his training program, he knows that he will obviously need to spend a great deal of his workout time running. Thus, his program incorporates mostly running mixed in with some strength training. Which general training principle is he applying in this situation.

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Specificity

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Which of the following would NOT be considered a component of Health-related Fitness?

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All of these are components of Health-related Fitness

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Based on the lecture, which of the following does NOT satify the criteria/recommendations for cardiorespiratory fitness?

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Intensity- 50% of THR **End Fitness Quiz

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Obesity is a multifactorial problem, that can rarely be attributed to a single cause or factor. Which of the following factors would NOT increase a person's risk for becoming obese?

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Having two healthy weight parents

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Which of the following individuals falls outside of the healthy, ideal range of body fat percentages?

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A female athlete with 8% body fat

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the obesogenic environment?

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A high number of fitness centers and parks throughout a neighborhood

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Epidemiological data indicates that obesity is associated with all of the following, except:

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Breast cancer

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Which of the following statements about energy balance is correct?

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The main determinant of daily energy expenditure is your basal metabolic rate

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Which of the following statements about weight loss is INCORRECT?

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In order to lose 2 pounds per week, you must achieve a daily calorie deficit of 500 calories per day.

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A sudden, unintentional loss of weight can indicate several different health problems, including:

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All of the above

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When you calculate your daily energy requirements, which of the following factors is not included in the calculation?

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Adaptive thermogenesis

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Which of the following questions is NOT used to determine if you are currently at a health body weight?

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Do you have a attractive, fit appearance or figure?

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Jack wants to lose weight. He has decided to set some physical activity goals to help him achieve the weight loss. He is a full-time student during the day and also works 4-5 evenings as a server at a popular restaurant, so he doesn't have much free time to schedule formal workouts. Which of the following goals would not be considered SMART goals?

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Despite his busy schedule, Jack wants to try to exericse for at least an hour 6 days a week. He plans to buys a membership at a gym across town. **End Obesity and Health Quiz

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The key finding of the Framingham Heart Study was that...

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the identified risk factors predicted stroke

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Which of the following are considered symptoms of type II diabetes mellitus?

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elevated CVD risk

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The Cardiovascular disease risk for an entering college freshman who is overweight, smoking, and has hypertension is 200% greater than a healthy student.

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True

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The most appropriate laboratory method to determine cholesterol profile is accomplished using which type of sample?

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blood

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Children cannot develop type II diabetes mellitus because it is "adult onset"

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False

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The metabolic syndrome is closely linked to insulin resistance.

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True

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According to the lecture, which of the following are considered an appropriate treatment for an individual who has high cholesterol?

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c. exercise regularly d. lose excess fat weight e. consume a diet low in fats and cholesterol

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Cholesterol profile has been implicated in the development of various forms of CVD. Which of the following statements are correct regarding HDL cholesterol?

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It minimizes the accumulation of plaque in blood vessels

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Which of the following statements are correct concerning the blood cholestrol profile of a healthy individual?

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a. LDL should not exceed 100 b. total cholesterol should not exceed 200 d. HDL should exceed 60

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Due to aggressive warning campaigns promoted by the US government, ciagarette smoking is no longer considered a major health concern

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False **End Cardiovascular Quiz

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According to the lecture, what is responsible for the decrease in prevelance of cervical cancer over the past 30 years?

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Pap smear test

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Which of the following are risk factors for the development of lung cancer (Select all the apply)?

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b. Cigarette Smoking c. Radiation exposure

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How often should one apply sunscreen to prevent the development of skin cancer?

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Every 60 minutes

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As of 2005, about 66% of all cancer deaths could be attributed to use of tobacco products

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False

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The average age for the diagnosis of prostate cancer is 73.

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True

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Skin cancer is the most preventable and most common forms of cancer

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True

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How many cancer deaths each year can be attributed to colon/rectal cancer?

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12%

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What are the most common forms of cancer in women (select all that apply)?

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Breast colon lung

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Healthy lifestyle factors, which are known to decrease ones risk of developing cancer are (select all that apply)...

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a. Good nutritional habits c. No tobacco use d. Regular physical activity e. Minimal alcohol consumption

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What are the most common forms of cancer in men (select all that apply)?

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lung colon prostate **End Cancer Quiz**

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