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Life expectancy for a child born today in the United States is between _______years

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70 & 80

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_____ is calculated by subtracting years of ill health from overall life expectancy

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Healthy life expectancy

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The second leading cause of death in the U.S. for adults is:

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Cancer

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Tobacco use causes ______ percent of lung cancer in the United States

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87

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The leading cause of fatal car accidents in the U.S. is:

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Alcohol intoxication

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The 1996 Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health stated that regular ______ intensity activity can prevent premature death, unnecessary illness and disability.

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Moderate

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______ Wellness is the dimension most commonly associated with being healthy.

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Physical

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The greatest benefit of health benefits is that physically fit individuals:

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Enjoy better quality of life

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Saying "I'll deal with the consequences later" is the _____ barrier to change

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Risk complacency

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People with an internal locus of control:

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Have better exercise adherence

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SMART stands for:

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Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Time

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The belief that our destiny is in our genes is the _____ barrier to change

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Indifference and helplessness

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The solution to problems of competence is to:

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Master the skills you need to participate

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During the Contemplations stage of the Transtheoretical Model, people usually:

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Weigh the pros and cons changing

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The action stage of the Transtheoretical Model:

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Requires the greatest commitment of time and energy

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"I will reduce my body fat to 20 percent body fat (137 pounds) in 12 weeks" is an example of:

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Specific goal

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Making goals realistic involves a(n)

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Understanding of likely results

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Proper nutrition means that a person's diet:

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Supplies the essential nutrients

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Essential nutrients include

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Carbohydrates, fat, protein, vitamins, minerals, and water

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The most concentrated energy source in the body is:

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Fat

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Consuming _______ reduces abnormal heart rhythms and blood clotting

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Omega-3 fatty acids

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The primary function of protein is to:

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Serve as an important component of muscle

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Minerals:

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Help regulate body functions

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The National Academy of Sciences states that _____ percent of calories should come from fats in a well-balanced diet.

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20-35

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According to the Food Guide Pyramid, the recommended number of servings of vegetables per day for an adult is:

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3-5

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Which of the following is one of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

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Choose a diet low in complex carbohydrates

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Minimal amount of body fat needed for normal physiological functions is called:

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Essential fat

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The most accurate technique to estimate body composition available for most fitness laboratories is:

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Hydrostatic weighing

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The body composition assessment technique that is based on the principle that approximately half of the body's fatty tissue is directly beneath the skin is:

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Skinfold thickness

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Lowest risk for chronic disease is in the BMI range of

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22-25

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Approximately ____ percent of United States adults have a BMI of 30 or more

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22

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Scientific evidence indicates that there is significant increase in the risk for disease when BMI exceeds:

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30

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Normal physiological functions can be seriously impaired when the percent body fat falls below:

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12% for women

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The most practical and valid technique to estimate body fat is

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Skinfold thickness

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Most of the blame for the alarming increase in obesity in the U.S. lies in:

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Over eating and physical inactivity

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Recommended body weight is best determined based on:

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The percentages of body fat and lean tissue

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Most of the blame for the alarming increase in obesity in the U.S. lies in:

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over eating and physical inactivity

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A primary objective to achieve overall physical fitness and enhance quality of life is to have:

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recommended body composition

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A daily energy expenditure of 200 calories through physical activity is the equivalent of approximately ______ pounds of fat per year

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20

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A study showed that after weight loss due to exercise, most people need to continue exercising _____ minutes each day to maintain the weight loss

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60

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As you start your diet plan, pay particular attention to:

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food serving sizes

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Weight management is accomplished by:

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making a lifetime commitment to physical activity and proper food selection

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The single most important component of health-related physical fitness for the general population EXCEPT for the older adult is:

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cardiorespiratory endurance

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An eating disorder characterized by a refusal to eat enough food to maintain a minimally normal body weight is:

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anorexia nervosa

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Which of the following is the most effective method of weight loss?

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Moderate-intensity exercise greater than or equal to 60 minutes per day and intake of 1200-1500 calories per day

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As a person's cardiorespiratory endurance increases, the

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resting heart rate decreases

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Vigorous exercise refers to cardiorespiratory exercise that requires an intensity level

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of 50%-60%

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The Muscular Endurance Test exercises for men includes

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modified dips

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The principle that training must be done with the specific muscle the person is attempting to improve is known as:

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specificity of training

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To develop the cardiorespiratory system, the heart muscle has to be:

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overloaded

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Which of the following activities greatly reduces the risk for injuries?

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Walking

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Good strength enhances quality of life by reducing:

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the risk for injuries and falls

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Each additional pound of muscle tissue increases resting metabolism by:

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35 calories

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When an exercise becomes easier, the person should:

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apply the progressive resistance training principle

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Which of the following is a benefit of having strong core muscles?

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Decreased low back pain

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______ may be the most important health-related component of physical fitness in the older adult population because of its contribution to independent living.

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Muscular strength

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The strength training method using a muscle contraction that produces little or no movement, such as pushing or pulling against an immovable object, is referred to as:

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isometric training

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To stimulate strength development, a resistance of approximately _________ of 1 RM is recommended

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80%

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The leading causes of chronic back problems include:

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faulty posture and weak muscles

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Which of the following exercises stretches the shoulder joints?

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Triceps Stretch

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The general recommendation for a beginning flexibility development session is to hold the final stretch position for _______ seconds

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15-30

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Decreased flexibility causes older adults to:

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lose mobility for simple daily tasks

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The Modified Sit-and-Reach Test:

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considers arm and leg lengths in determining the flexibility measurement

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After 6 to 8 weeks of flexibility development, current flexibility levels can be maintained with as few as _____ flexibility session(s) each week

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2

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How much warm-up stretching should be performed before activities?

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3 to 5 minutes before steady activities.

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The body's mental, emotional, and physiological response to any situation that is new, threatening, frightening, or exciting is called:

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stress

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Positive stress is also referred to as:

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eustress

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During the alarm reaction stage of the general adaptation syndrome:

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many body systems are activated

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Which of the following are the characteristics of Type C behavior?

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Committed, confident, and in control

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Type A individuals who commonly express ____ are at higher risk for coronary heart disease

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Anger and hostility

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Many experts also believe that _____ to trigger a heart attack

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emotional stress is far more likely than physical stress

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Which of the following is/are essential to cope effectively with stressful life events?

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Social support and self-worth

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Which of the following is one of the five steps to time management?

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Identify immediate goals

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The main value of exercise in reducing stress is related to:

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a decrease in muscular tension

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The most prevalent degenerative disease(s) in the U.S. is/are:

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Alzheimer's disease

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According to risk analysis, _____ seems to be the largest predictor for development coronary heart disease

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abnormal cholesterol

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An abnormal cholesterol profile contributes directly to:

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atherosclerosis

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Habitual aerobic exercise, weight loss, high-dose nicotine, and quitting smoking help increase:

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high- density lipoproteins

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Almost half of heart disease deaths occurred outside of the hospital, most likely because:

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people failed to recognize early warning symptoms of a heart attack

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Daily physical activity and aerobic exercise help control most of the major risk factors that lead to heart disease.

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Increasing cardiorespiratory endurance

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Individuals with glucose intolerance:

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are type 1 or type 2 diabetics

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Attaining recommended body composition is best accomplished by:

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increasing daily physical activity up to 90 minutes a day

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Risk for cardiovascular disease has been linked to:

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periodontal disease

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Cancer results from:

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cell control problems

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The most effective way to protect against cancer is to:

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adopt healthy behaviors

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The most deadly type of skin cancer is:

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malignant melanoma

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Cervical cancer risk is higher in women who:

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had multiple sexual partners

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The major contributor to the increase in incidence of cancer during the last five decades is the increase in _______ cancer

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lung

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Like coronary heart disease, cancer is largely:

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preventable

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The American Cancer Society estimates that one-third of all cancers in the U.S. are related to:

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inappropriate nutrition

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Inappropriate use of a drug resulting in physical, emotional, financial, intellectual, social, spiritual, or occupational consequences is called:

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drug abuse

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The most widely used illegal drug in the United States is:

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marijuana

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A week after a single dose of THC, about _____ percent of it is still in the body

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30

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Marijuana's effects include:

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short-term memory impairments

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Methamphetamine's effects include:

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violent behavior

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Long-term alcohol use leads to greater risk for:

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cirrhosis of the liver

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Alcohol is a factor in about ______ percent of all college dropouts

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28

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Even though professional help is likely required to recover from a serious addiction, the first step is simply to:

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recognize the reality of the problem

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The first major report presenting scientific evidence that cigarettes were a major heath hazard was released in _______

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1964

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ACSM has defined vigorous exercise as an exercise with intensity above 60% of maximal capacity. This intensity is the equivalent of exercise that

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an individual cannot engage in for 20 continuous minutes

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Maximal heart rate is estimated by:

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subtracting age from 220

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To develop cardiovascular fitness, individuals who are not fit should start at a _______ training intensity

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40%-50%

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At 50% training intensity, the recommended duration of cardiorespiratory training should be between _______ per session

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30-60 minutes

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The benefits of fitness can be maintained by

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lifelong exercise of three to five 20 to 30 minutes each week

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Good strength enhances quality of life in which of the following ways

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It reduces the risk for injuries and falls

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After 6 to 8 weeks of flexibility development, current flexibility levels can be maintained with as few as _______ flexibility session(s) each week

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2

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