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Ch.1-8 final review
final review WN
| Question | Answer | |
|---|---|---|
| The leading cause of preventable deaths in the United States is _______. | tobacco abuse | |
| Smoking, high blood pressure, consuming too much alcohol, and eating to many fatty and processed foods are examples of _____________ | risk factors | |
| Which is the leading cause of death in the United States? | cardiovascular disease | |
| People with an internal locus of control__________ | have a easier time adhering to a wellness program | |
| The ________ stage of the transtheorectical model of change requires the most commitment of time and energy. | action | |
| What terms refers to the constant and deliberate effort to stay healthy and achieve the highest potential for well being? | wellness | |
| Carolyn has maintained a healthy body weight by exercising regularly and eating right for more than five years. She is considered to be in the _________ stage of the transtheoretical model of change. | adoption | |
| Goals that are _______ set you up for failure, discouragement, and loss of interest. | unattainable | |
| If your goal is unreachable, despite your full commitment and best effort, you should___________ | reassess the goal | |
| Monitoring your body weight before breakfast every morning is an example of a ___________ that will help you reach your goal | specific action | |
| What is the ability to change body position and direction quickly and efficiently ? | agility | |
| Before you engage in an exercise program or participate in any exercise testing, you should fill out the ______________________ | physical activity readiness questionnaire | |
| Energy expended doing everyday activities other than exercise is referred to as __________ | non exercise activity thermogenesis | |
| What is the ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to supply oxygen to the cells to meet the demands of prolonged physical activity? | cardiorespiratory endurance | |
| Adults should do ____________ minutes a week of moderate intensity aerobic physical activity. | 150 | |
| Chapter 2: Regarding skinfold thickness measurements ______________ | all measurements are taken on the right side of the body with the person standing | |
| Much of the blood glucose from food comsumption goes to the muscles where it is stored as | glycogen | |
| The ability of a muscle to exert submaximal force repeatedly over time is known as_______ | muscular endurance | |
| Which muscular test is done by man only? | modified dip | |
| Muscular flexibility relates primarily to _________ and the index of physical activity. | genetic factors | |
| Which body composition assessment is most frequently used in research and by medical facilities? | DXA | |
| Cardiorespiratory endurance is determined by ______ | VO2max | |
| Which activity will likely promote cardiorespiratory endurance? | cross country skiing | |
| Which assessment gives a good measure of absolute strength but also requires a basic skill level and a considerable amount of time to administer? | 1 RM | |
| During the abdominal crunch test, you should ___________ | regulate your cadence with a metronome set at 60 beats per minute | |
| Flexibility exercises have been prescribed successful to treat ____________ | dysmonorrhea | |
| Sports medicine specialists believe that many muscular / skeletal problems and injuries, especially in adults are related to a lack of ____________ | flexibility | |
| The modified sit and reach test is used to assess_____________________ flexibility. | hamstring and low back | |
| If you engage in a diet and exercise program you should repeat body composition measurements about ____________ to monitor changes in lean and fat tissue. | once a month | |
| Essential fat constitutes about ___________ percent of the total weight in men and ___________ percent in women. | 3; 12 | |
| Chapter 3: MHR = | 207 − (.7 × age) | |
| What is a typical rest interval between sets when a person is trying to develop local muscular endurance? | Less than 2 minutes | |
| How many sets of each exercise should a beginner do on the first day of an exercise program? | One | |
| Which of the following are activities of daily living? | Lifting objects | |
| Which of the following is an example of a core-training exercise? | Abdominal crunch | |
| Poor posture is a risk factor for musculoskeletal problems of the ____. | neck, shoulders, and lower back | |
| According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), what percentage of people in the United States meets the federal guidelines for aerobic activity? | 46.1 | |
| What are the three most commonly used periodized training types? | Classical, reverse, nonlinear | |
| Which of the following statements correctly describes isometric training? | It involves pushing or pulling against immovable objects. | |
| HRR = | MHR − RHR | |
| Why does excessive sitting contribute to back pain? | It causes back muscles to shorten. | |
| A ratio of ____ grams of carbohydrates to ____ grams of protein is recommended when consuming a pre-/post-strength-training snack. | 4/1 | |
| At about 50 percent intensity, the recommended duration of a cardiorespiratory training session is ____ minutes. | 60 | |
| Which principle expresses the idea that the demands placed on a body system must be increased systematically and progressively over time to cause physiological adaptation? | Overload principle | |
| What is the objective of aerobic activity? | To improve the capacity of the cardiorespiratory system | |
| How often should flexibility exercises be conducted? | 2 or 3 days per week | |
| Which is the most effective protein source for achieving myofibrillar hypertrophy? | Whey | |
| Which type of stretching exercise is the most frequently used and recommended? | Slow-sustained | |
| After exercising, the cool-down phase should be at least ____ minutes. | 10 to 30 seconds | |
| Which contraindicated exercise strains the lower back? | Straight-leg sit-up | |
| In PNF stretching, how long is each isometric contraction held initially? | 3 to 6 seconds | |
| Which training mode requires that the individual balance the resistance through the entire lifting motion? | Free weights | |
| What is the purpose of warming up before exercise? | To increase muscle and connective tissue extensibility | |
| What are the two action phases of dynamic training? | Positive resistance and negative resistance | |
| Chapter 4 | ||
| Which activity will most likely help a person develop both upper- and lower-body flexibility? | Yoga | |
| Which of the following is a benefit of cross-country skiing? | It places little stress on the joints. | |
| How does HIIT allow participants to perform greater training volume at higher exercise intensity? | By breaking up a workout into smaller segments | |
| Why is it harder to raise the heart rate to the proper training intensity with cycling? | Because it is a non-weight-bearing activity | |
| Sitting on a stability ball requires the use of which core muscle(s)? | Internal and external obliques | |
| Which activity is low impact, provides a complete body workout, is a good form of aerobic exercise, and promotes strength development? | Rowing | |
| What type of activities do fitness boot camps typically combine with traditional calisthenics, running, interval training, strength training, and plyometrics to maintain participants' interest and develop fitness? | Competitive games | |
| Jana has painful joints. In which physical activity should she engage? | Water aerobics | |
| Which of the following is considered the ultimate aerobic exercise? | Walking | |
| HIIT will most likely help develop a person's ____. | Cardiorespiratory endurance | |
| At what speed does walking improve cardiorespiratory fitness? | 4 miles per hour | |
| What is the goal of functional fitness? | ||
| Which factor most likely adds incentive to participate in team sports or games over solo physical activities? | The social element | |
| Which group class is based on ballet-inspired movements that offer progressions through flexibility exercises to isometric postures and strength exercises? | ||
| Chapter 5 | ||
| Which essential nutrient is the most concentrated source of energy? | Fats | |
| Which of the following is the best source of omega-3 fatty acids? | Walnut | |
| Why is yogurt considered a "superfood"? | It contains probiotics. | |
| Which of the following is a characteristic of anorexia nervosa? | An intense fear of gaining weight | |
| Which food most likely contains trans fatty acids? | Cake mixes | |
| How are proteins used in the body? | To build and repair tissues | |
| Which of the following medical problems is associated with bulimia nervosa? | arrhythmias | |
| What are the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) used for? | They establish adequate amounts and maximum safe nutrient intakes in the diet. | |
| Which carbohydrate is a monosaccharide? | Glucose | |
| What percentage of foods purchased at supermarkets are processed foods? | 60 | |
| What percentage of a diet's total calories should come from protein? | 10 to 35 | |
| Which is the most common eating disorder in the United States? | Binge-eating disorder | |
| What are the health benefits of trans fats? | They have no known health benefits. | |
| Which of the following foods is a good source of fiber? | Bulgur | |
| Plants are the sole source of ____. | phytonutrients | |
| Which type of vegetarian eats no animal products at all? | Vegan | |
| Which cooking method creates the highest levels of AGEs in foods? | Grilling | |
| Strict vegans need a supplement of which vitamin? | B12 | |
| When consumed during the same meal, which of the following help improve bone health? | Protein and calcium | |
| Which of the following plant foods is a considered a complete protein? | Soy | |
| Chapter 6 | ||
| What is the first step when estimating your daily energy requirement? | Determine your EER | |
| How many calories does one pound of fat represent? | 3,500 | |
| Caloric balance does not change and is the same for everyone. | 'False' | |
| The obesity level has been established at a BMI of ____ or higher. | 30 | |
| What is a possible effect of decreased leptin levels? | What is a possible effect of decreased leptin levels? | |
| Common side effects of a low-carbohydrate diet include ____. | lightheadedness | |
| What is the EER for a 25-year-old man who is 72 inches tall and weighs 175 pounds.? | 2,675 | |
| Which of the following is a nonstarchy vegetable? | Lettuce | |
| Which hormone stimulates appetite? | Ghrelin | |
| Which of the following has the greatest influence on people's perception of what constitutes ideal body weight? | Media | |
| Why is strength training critical to a weight loss program? | It helps maintain lean body mass. | |
| Obesity, in itself, has been linked to nine different cancers, including ____. | pancreatic | |
| A petite woman should not go on a diet that calls for a level of ____ calories or less. | 1,200 | |
| Why do most diets fail? | They do not incorporate lifetime changes in food selection and daily increases in physical activity. | |
| Data have shown that people who ____ early in the day have lower BMIs. | get more light exposure | |
| Excessive body weight combined with physical inactivity is the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States | True | |
| Long-term adherence to an LCHP diet increases the risk of ____. | cancer and heart disease | |
| Research indicates that individuals 10 to 30 or more pounds overweight during middle age (30 to 49 years old) lose about ____ years of life. | 3 | |
| When exercise intensity is higher, a higher percentage of fat is used as an energy source. | False | |
| How much exercise per day is needed for proper weight management? | 60 to 90 minutes | |
| Chapter 7 | ||
| Which stress management technique involves creating relaxing visual images and scenes to relax the body and mind? | Visual imagery | |
| Which part of the brain activates the sympathetic nervous system? | Hypothalamus | |
| Type A individuals often ____. | set their own goals | |
| The general adaptation syndrome is composed of three stages: alarm reaction, resistance, and ____. | exhaustion/recovery | |
| What morphine-like substance(s) is/are thought to be released during vigorous aerobic exercise lasting 30 minutes or longer? | Endorphins | |
| Jaden is said to be a Type B individual. Which of the following characteristics does she likely exhibit? | Casual and relaxed | |
| The immune system consists of about a trillions cells called ____. | lymphocytes | |
| Which type of person is especially vulnerable to a heart attack? | A person who is impatient and readily annoyed when he or she has to wait for a table in a restaurant | |
| To enhance quality of sleep, which of the following should be practiced? | Go to bed and rise around the same time each day | |
| The unpleasant or harmful stress under which health and performance begin to deteriorate is called ____. | distress | |
| Which of the following hormonal change is associated with fight-or-flight responses? | Increase in heart rate | |
| Which hour(s) of sleep do experts believe is/are the most vital for well-being? | Last two hours | |
| What triggers the release of catecholamines from the adrenal glands? | Pituitary gland | |
| What do watching TV, daydreaming, worrying, and procrastinating have in common? | They are common time killers. | |
| Marcia is described as a good stress manager because she ____. | accepts her limitations | |
| People who get less sleep have ____. | increased body-wide inflammation | |
| What is the main value of exercise in reducing stress? | It lessens muscular tension. | |
| Which of the following is/are essential for coping effectively with stressful life events? | Self worth and Nurturance | |
| The objective of meditation is to ____. | gain control over one's attention by clearing the mind and blocking out the stressor(s) responsible for the higher tension | |
| The best coping strategy for stress depends mostly on ____. | what works for the individual | |
| Chapter 8 |