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According to research, people consuming ultra-processed foods eat fewer calories and gain less weight than when they eat minimally processed foods.
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As all muscles undergo strength training, they undergo increased protein synthesis to build and repair themselves. This results in an increased energy expenditure of how many calories per pound in all trained muscle tissue?
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Lifetime Fitness 3
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| According to research, people consuming ultra-processed foods eat fewer calories and gain less weight than when they eat minimally processed foods. | False. |
| As all muscles undergo strength training, they undergo increased protein synthesis to build and repair themselves. This results in an increased energy expenditure of how many calories per pound in all trained muscle tissue? | 1-1.5 calories |
| A normal blood pressure reading should be less than which systolic and diastolic numbers? | 120/80 |
| Data have shown that people who do this 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. |
| How many calories are saved by substituting water for a can of non-diet soda at a meal? | 140 calories. |
| Benign tumors are usually fatal. | False. |
| How much physical activity, including time spent exercising, do most people require per day for proper weight management? | 60--90 minutes. |
| Experts recommend that you weigh yourself at different times of the day to effectively monitor your body weight. | False. |
| Which hormone stimulates appetite? | Ghrelin. |
| A petite woman should not go on a diet that calls for a daily caloric intake at or below this level. | 1,200 |
| A growing body of evidence indicates that virtually every illness known to modern humanity---from arthritis to migraine headaches, from the common cold to cancer – is influenced for good or bad by our emotions. | True. |
| An overload of technology can help relieve stress and always overcomes feelings of anxiety and irritability. | False. |
| Individuals who volunteer regularly tend to live shorter lives due to the stress of helping others taking a toll on the immune system. | False. |
| During progressive muscle relaxation, muscles should be tightened to about what percent of the total possible tension? | 70% |
| Homeostasis is the state in which the body continually strives to maintain a constant internal environment. | True. |
| Which of the following ideas does mindfulness meditation emphasize? | To live in the present, you must understand that the most significant thing you have control over is your attitude. |
| Which strategy is most likely to help if a person is trying to lose weight? | Eat at the table only. |
| Which part of the brain activates the sympathetic nervous system? | Hypothalamus. |
| Based on various national surveys, what did more than 50% of respondents report about time management? | Time passes too fast and not enough things get done. |
| Which physical change is associated with a fight-or-flight response? | Increase in heart rate. |
| 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. |
| According to estimates by the American Cancer Society, what percentage of all cancer in the United States is related to nutrition and lack of physical activity? | 33% |
| Which of the following is likely to be the most stressful event in a person’s life? | Death of a child. |
| According to the American Heart Association, how many times per week should fish with omega-3 be consumed to lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides? | Twice. |
| At what time of day should you avoid prolonged sun exposure? | From 10 AM to 4 PM. |
| Improving cardiorespiratory endurance through aerobic exercise and avoiding excessive daily sitting has perhaps the greatest impact in reducing the overall risk for cardiovascular disease. | True. |
| In general, a higher exercise volume correlates to higher levels of which cholesterol? | HDLs. |
| Why is strength training critical to a weight loss program? | It helps maintain lean body mass. |
| What LDL cholesterol level is recommended? | Below 100 mg/dL. |
| Which compounds found in fruits and vegetables prevent or slow cancer growth? | Phytonutrients. |
| Which drug is a potent central nervous system stimulant that decreases appetite, increases motor activity, and decreases fatigue and the need for sleep? | Methamphetamine. |
| Which of the following statements about a stress electrocardiogram is correct? | It reveals the heart’s tolerance for vigorous-intensity activities. |
| If used regularly, drugs integrate into the body’s chemistry, raising drug tolerance and forcing the person to increase the dosage constantly for similar results. | False. |
| Why should processed meats be consumed with foods rich in vitamin C? | Vitamin C helps discourage the formation of nitrosamines. |
| After the first trimester, which exercises should a pregnant woman avoid? | Those requiring her to lie on her back. |
| A hard-running workout produces less muscle soreness than a hard-cycling workout of similar intensity. | False. |
| Which vitamin disrupts abnormal cell growth? | Vitamin D. |
| All pregnant women should completely cease moderate-intensity exercise for the duration of their pregnancy. | False. |
| Beginning stages of atherosclerosis have been found in children as young as 10 years old. | True. |
| Bone mass peaks between the ages of 18 and 25 years old. | False. |
| Cleansing diets help the body remove toxins and chemicals. | False. |
| Gluten is a protein found in which foods? | Wheat, barley, rye, malts, and triticale. |
| How much water should be consumed every 15 to 20 minutes during exercise to prevent dehydration? | 10-12 ounces. |
| How should you feel following a day of hard physical training? | Comfortably sore. |
| Which of the following statements is true about energy drinks? | They cause tooth enamel erosion. |
| Which vitamin is essential for the body in order to absorb sufficient calcium to protect the bones? | D. |
| Exercise performance is impaired when an individual is dehydrated by as little as what percentage of body weight? | 2%. |
| Why are women unable to increase muscle size as much as men? | Hormonal differences. |
| Why do most diets fail? | They do not incorporate permanent behavioral changes in food selection and an overall lifetime increase in NEAT, physical activity, and exercise. |
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