Intro to Physical Fitness Wellness Online Exam

Sustained/Static type of flexibility is...

All of the above.

Family history, age, and gender are cardiovascular disease risk factors that...

Cannot be changed

Choose all the answers that correctly indicate a risk for cancer in the acromyn CAUTION.

Change in bowel or bladder habits, A sore that does not heal, Unusually bleeding or discharge, Thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere, Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing, Obvious change in wart or mole, Nagging cough or hoarseness

Which of the following is a benefit of fitness and wellness?

Decreased recovery time following physical exertion

Accidents are the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. Many accidents are preventable. Choose ALL the correct safety measures.

Do not drink alcohol and drive, Obey all traffic rules

Choose THREE of the following statements, which are considered healthy weight loss principles.

Eat a variety of foods, Exercise, Eat a diet high in complex carbohydrates

The best weight control program includes a long-term commitment to:

Eating a balanced diet and participating in a regular exercise routine

A diet high in Protein is the best method for losing fat weight.

False

Choose all six nutrients in the following list.

Fats, Carbohydrates, Protein, Vitamins, Minerals, Water

When setting up a program to develop cardiorespiratory endurance, which of the following principles needs to be considered.

Frequency, intensity, type of activity, time in activity

Select five of the seven dimensions of wellness.

Physical, Social, Spiritual, Intellectual, Emotional

In the United States, the single largest cause of illness and premature death is...

Smoking

What is the Definition of Muscular Endurance?

The ability of a muscle or muscle group to apply submaximal force repeatedly or to hold a contraction for an extended period.

What is the Definition of Muscular Strength?

The ability of a muscle to exert maximum force against a resistance

The term wellness can be defined as a state of optimal health and well-being, not simply the absence of illness, but an improved quality of life.

True

Aerobic workouts are divided into:

Warm-up, aerobic activity, cool-down

Saturated fats ...

are solid at room temperature

Skin cancers and premature skin aging are related to excessive sun exposure.

true

What is the recommended amount of water you should drink each day?

8 glasses

Constant low-level stress, in which strain is put on the cardiovascular system can be managed by...

All of the above

HEALTHY PEOPLE 2020 is a set of national goals and objectives to increase the longevity and quality of life for all Americans. These goals include...

All of the above

What is true of the carbohydrate nutrient?

Fiber is a type of complex carbohydrate that is not easily digested

Which of the following is true of vitamins and/or minerals?

Vitamins are classified into fat soluble and water soluble vitamins.

Eating red meat 4 times per week Drinking skim milk rather than whole milk Using palm oil or other saturated fats Lose body fat if obese Eating less saturated fats

RAISES 2. LOWERS 3. RAISES 4. LOWERS 5. LOWERS

The minimum number of calories needed in a day is approximately...

1500 for men and 1200 for women

STD's (sexually transmitted disease) are diseases spread through sexual contact. The best way to prevent them is:

Abstinence or a mutually monogamous relationship

When is the BEST time to gain flexibility, i.e. the ability to stretch body parts through a full range of motion?

After cardiorespiratory workout

Caliper pinch test 1.0 mile walk Sit and reach Abdominal crunch

Body Composition Cardiorespiratory Endurance Flexibility Muscular Endurance

Choose the four health related physical fitness components.

Body Composition, Cardiorespiratory Endurance, Muscular Flexibility, Muscular Strenght & Endurance.

In the following list of activities, which are ALL aerobic activities?

Jogging, water aerobics, walking, swimming

To contribute MOST positively to a healthy lifestyle a person should...

Maintain cardiovascular fitness through aerobic activity.

What is the appropriate cardiorespiratory endurance guidelines set by the American College of Sports Medicine for the INTENSITY of a workout?

Moderate to High Moderate heart rate

A very low calorie diet might cause the body to lose...

Mostly lean body mass

This is a term for the measurement of fat and lean body mass link between certain types of cancer and ______

Overweight Obesity

The ability to adapt and respond favorably to physical effort is termed.

Physical Fitness

What is true of cancer?

The movement of cancer cells from one part of the body to another is called metastasis.

What is true of Protein?

They are used to build and repair body tissues

What is true of Fats?

They carry vitamins A, D, E, and K throughout the body

Which of the following is true about diabetes?

Uncontrolled diabetes may lead to vision loss and kidney damage

Choose as many components of a diet, which prevent and/or retard growth of cancer cells.

High in fiber, Cruciferous vegetables, increase in fruit and vegetables