Pathway to Wellness Exam
The typical duration of the glycolytic energy system working at maximal capacity is
1 to 2 minutes
The typical duration of the ATP energy system working at maximal capacity is
10 seconds
A simple walking program challenges people to take at least _______ steps each day.
10,000
Alex is 18 years old, with a resting heart rate of 60. After an evaluation, his physician recommended that his target heart rate be 65 to 85 percent of maximum. How many beats per minute should his upper target heart rate zone be? 130 bpm
170 bpm
According to the body mass index (BMI) guidelines, what is a normal range for BMI?
18.5 to 24.9
John is 30 years old, with a resting heart rate of 65. What is his estimated maximum heart rate?
190 bpm
Michelle is 30 years old and is beginning an aerobic exercise regimen. What is her estimated maximum heart rate?
190 bpm
One pound of human fat (approximately half a kilogram) has how many calories?
3,500
Approximately how many calories are needed to burn 1 pound of fat?
3,500 calories
What is the minimum range of a target heart rate zone?
55 to 65
Which of the following is not one of the widely accepted health standards regarding how much movement one should aim for?
60 minutes of exercise every two days
What percentage of Americans are overweight or obese?
70%
A diet high in protein and saturated fat that avoids all carbohydrate is called
Atkins
"Creeping obesity" describes how specific countries such as the United States and Canada experienced a gradual rise in the prevalence of obesity during the past several decades.
False
Accurately measuring resting heart rate requires not eating or exercising for at least 3 hours before testing and sitting completely motionless during the test.
False
Activities such as soccer, basketball, and water polo use the oxidative energy system exclusively.
False
Although studies show that brief exercise breaks result in a slight decline in work production, the emotional health benefits received from this habit are well worth it.
False
Behavior shaping and behavior substitution are synonymous.
False
Body image is made up of four dimensions: cognitive, affective, cultural, and behavioral.
False
Exercising at or below 40 percent of maximum heart rate still provides enough cardiorespiratory stress to increase or maintain fitness and health in adults
False
Few people who go on restrictive diets will initially lose weight.
False
High-density lipoprotein is considered a bad cholesterol.
False
In writing a personal mission statement, the first of the seven steps is to get input from others.
False
People gain weight when they sleep longer than normal and lose weight when they sleep less than normal.
False
Plans for achieving goals should be somewhat vague, allowing room for deviation and changes along the way.
False
Stroke volume typically decreases as a person trains aerobically, reducing the strain on cardiac function.
False
The final step in the transtheoretical model of stages of change is action.
False
The first step in the transtheoretical model of stages of change is contemplation.
False
The more muscular you are, the more calories you burn when active; however, fat and muscle burn the same amount of calories when resting.
False
There are three broad classifications of eating disorders: anorexia, bulimia, and body dysmorphia.
False
You should not ask for others' opinions of your mission statement; it is your mission for your life, not theirs.
False
The overall theme of chapter 1 could best be described as
God has a mission, and we should too
A behavior contract is a written promise to another person that you will complete activities according to your plan. It includes a statement of the goal and the steps you will take to achieve it.
True
A waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) of more than 0.8 for women and 1.0 for men signals an increased risk of developing weight-related health problems.
True
According to a study that compared measurements of males before they entered university and then at the end of the first and second semester, it was determined that negative physical changes were mostly due to decreased physical and increased sedentary activities.
True
All three energy systems (oxidative, glycolytic, and ATP-PC) contribute to the production of energy but in different proportions.
True
An example of a negative reinforcement is staying home on a Friday night instead of hanging out with friends because you didn't follow your exercise plan.
True
Dieting can lead to increased weight through lowered basal metabolic rate.
True
In designing a plan for a permanent lifestyle change, your objective should be simple, specific, detailed, and precise.
True
Insulin is produced in the pancreas to help take blood sugars into the muscles and liver.
True
Low-density lipoprotein is often referred to as "bad cholesterol."
True
People with anorexia nervosa frequently comment about feeling fat or overweight.
True
People with bulimia are usually at a normal weight.
True
Research suggests that exercise increases longevity.
True
Scientific studies suggest that aerobic exercise is just as effective as psychotherapy for the treatment of depression.
True
Vigorous nighttime exercise may improve sleep quality in young people.
True
Which of the following is the best measure of cardiorespiratory fitness?
Vo2max
Which of the following defines the contemplation stage of the transtheoretical model of stages of change?
You recognize that a behavior change would be beneficial and decide to implement a change at some time in the distant future; no firm commitment is made.
Which of the following does not accurately describe a mission statement?
Your mission statement should be an in-depth view of what you think is the purpose of your life.
The methods described for evaluating cardiorespiratory endurance include all of the following except
a 5K run
Which of the following statements is most true?
a and b: Depression is associated with dissatisfaction over body image. Dissatisfaction with body image is associated with depression.
According to the text, how will obesity rates affect people's future health?
a and d decrease life expectancy increase cardiovascular disease
Set-point refers to
a weight that is difficult for your body to change
Compulsive exercise would most likely be present in which eating disorder?
anorexia athletica
Female athlete triad includes all of the following except
anorexia athletica
Amenorrhea would most likely be present in which eating disorder?
anorexia nervosa
For which eating disorder do 1 in 10 cases end in death from starvation, suicide, or medical complications like heart disease or kidney failure?
anorexia nervosa
Which of the following body shapes is at a higher risk for developing health problems?
apple
Relapse is a great risk for anyone making a permanent lifestyle change, such as losing weight. When is the risk of relapse greatest?
at the beginning of the lifestyle change
Sophie is in the habit of watching her favorite soap operas every day after dinner and avoiding her homework until late at night. In implementing a permanent lifestyle change, Sophie decides to go for a 15-minute walk after dinner and begin her homework immediately after she returns. Sophie's decision best characterizes which of the following?
behavior substitution
A preoccupation with physical appearance would most likely be present in which eating disorder?
body dysmorphia
Why is it not beneficial to dramatically cut calories or entire food groups from one's diet?
both a and d God created all things good. Restricting food this way frequently leads to an eating disorder.
Discolored teeth would most likely be present in which eating disorder?
bulimia
Electrolyte imbalance, chronic and irregular bowel movements, gastric rupture, and tooth decay are associated with which eating disorder?
bulimia nervosa
Metabolism is
chemical reactions that break down food to produce energy
Cardiorespiratory exercise is __________ physical activity that has the capacity to raise the heart rate to a level at which an aerobic benefit can occur.
continuous
Which is the cardiorespiratory exercise with the greatest potential for aerobic development?
cross-country skiing
All of the following dimensions make up body image except
cultural
Evidence suggests a relationship between eating disorders and
depression
The steps to writing a mission statement include all of the following except
evaluating your strengths and weaknesses
Which of the following is not one of the psychological influences on the development of eating disorders?
glorification of youth
Concrete decisions to reach your life mission are referred to as
goals
Which of the following is the most accurate way to determine one's body fat content?
hydrostatic weighing
Which of the following is not an intervention strategy?
identifying triggers
Seung is 18 years old and has been jogging every day to improve her cardiorespiratory fitness. Her regimen consists of 20 minutes of running at a heart rate of 120 beats per minute. She asks you for suggestions to improve her cardiorespiratory fitness because she knows you've taken a class on wellness. Which of the following items is the best suggestion?
increase the intensity
The physiological factors that contribute to increased oxygen consumption include all of the following except
increased plasma
Which family member do studies most often cite as a negative influence on eating disorders?
mother
Overuse of protein supplementation would most likely be present in which eating disorder?
muscle dysmorphia
The maximum duration of the oxidative energy system is
none of these
Female athlete triad syndrome is the combination of which three interrelated conditions associated with athletic training?
osteoporosis, disordered eating, amenorrhea
What is the correct classification for Mohammed, who has a BMI of 28.3?
overweight
Which of the following is the correct order of the stages in the transtheoretical model of stages of change?
precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, termination
One of the steps in designing a plan for a permanent lifestyle change is to predict obstacles. Which two purposes does this step serve?
prepares you for predictable obstacles and gives you the confidence that your plan can survive other obstacles when they come up
Which of the following is not associated with anorexia nervosa?
purging after consuming meals
Which of the following is not a benefit of cardiorespiratory exercise?
reduced HDL cholesterol
All of the following are primary contributors to eating disorders except
theology
The recommended frequency for a person just starting a cardiorespiratory exercise program is
three bouts of exercise per week