HLTH 231 Test 2

Which of the following is an FDA-approved prescription weight loss drug?

Contrave

When a clinician measures a person's body fat by using x-rays to differentiate between bone, lean, and fat tissue the process being used is the

DXA method

Earth's average temperature has been risen by how much in the past 100 years

1.5 degrees F

One standard drink equals

12 ounces of beer and 1.5 ounces of 80 proof liquor

How many Americans suffer from health disorders caused by tobacco?

16 million

According to the Federal Highway Administration, roundabouts have shown overall reductions of how many percent of total car crashes

35%

Approximately what percentage of Americans consume alcoholic beverages regularly

50 percent

Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat

ADHD

Adderall Oxycodone Diazepam/Valium Alcohol

Stimulants/Amphetamines Narcotics CNS Depressants CNS Depressants

According the Dr. Tisone's lecture, which of the following statements is the most accurate concerning when to access your spiritual health

You're never too young or too old to begin thinking about spiritual health

The definition of spirituality for an individual is

a sense of peace, purpose, and connection to others, and meaning in life

Which of the following play a role in developing and repairing bone muscle, skin, and blood cells?

proteins

Which naturally occurring odorless, colorless gas seeps into homes and is a leading cause of lung cancer?

radon

The three facets of human spirituality are

relationships, values, and purpose in life

In a fitness program the slogan "use it if lose it" applies to which principle?

reversibility

Suggestions presented in Dr. Tiscone's lectures for how to improve spiritual health included all of the following except

saving more money

When a clinician measures a persons body fat by pinching folds of skin at various locations on the body, the process being used is the

skin fold method

Liposuction is used to

spot reduce or contour body shape

according to the US Anti-Doping Agency, which of the following is false concerning issues related to Good Manufacturing Practices

supplement manufacturers must show their compliance with GMP

To ensure safety, leftovers that have been properly wrapped and refrigerated should be eaten within?

three days

Which theory holds that some people have a genetic disposition toward fat storage and retaining weight

thrifty gene theory

Breaking a leg during a football game is an example of which type of injury?

traumatic

Principles that guide the choices individuals make in their lives are

values

Which of the following is an example of failing to live according to one's values?

valuing honesty but cheating of on a test

The difference between implicit and explicit biases is:

we are usually aware of our explicit biases and unaware of our implicit biases

A grain that contains the bran, germ, and endosperm is a

whole grain

Drug _______ is the willful misuse of either illicit or licit drugs for the purpose of recreation, perceived necessity, or convenience

abuse

Marketing of tobacco products currently targets all of the following except

affluent citizens through community based events

Middle age weight gain is attributed to all of the following factors except

age-related appetite increase

Giving of oneself out of genuine concern for others is

alturism

The interaction of two or more drugs at the same receptor site in which one blocks the action of the other is

antagonism

Which substances protect against oxidative stress and the resultant cell damage

antioxidants

The most popular form of LSD is?

battery acid that us swallowed or chewed

Which of the following is not a major health-related component of physical fitness?

body image

The action of nicotine on the cilia of the upper respiratory passage prevents them from

cleaning out foreign matter

Who has the "burden" to prove that a supplement is unsafe before it can be removed and not available for consumption?

consumers

Over the counter drugs commonly abused by teens and young adults include?

cough an cold medicines and diet and sleep aides

The process of freeing the body from an addictive substance is known as

detoxification

A muscles ability to perform contractions for a length of time is muscle

endurance

A sprained should be iced

for 20 minutes every hour for the first 24 to 72 hours

Training for musular resistance can be done using any of the following three methods

free weights, weight machines, or your own body weight

The ideal cholesterol ratio for an individual would include

high HDL's and low LDL's

On a food product label the amount shown as the % daily value shows

how much of an average adults allowance for a nutrient is in one serving

In which of the following regions is smog most likely to be a concern?

in the San Fernando Valley

The safest way to thaw frozen food is

in the refrigerator

Countries with the largest per capita "ecological footprint"

include the United States

Problems associated with severe caloric restriction include all of the following accept

increased tolerance for cold

The so-called pleasure circut

is also known as the mesolimbic dopamine system

Anti-fat weight bias:

is learned due to silent yet powerful messages against fatness

Which of the following statements about the 1980 Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act is true

it established a Superfund to clean up hazardous waste sites throughout the United States

Which of the following in NOT true of methamphetamine?

it takes long-term use to develop tolerance

What percentage of adult Americans engage in aerobic physical activity that meets the national guidelines?

just over 50 percent

One dangerous consequence of very low calorie diets is that they increase the individuals risk for a condition in which blood levels become acidic. This is known as

ketoacidosis

Regular physical activity has been linked to all of the following except

lower life expectancy

The spiritual practice that involves focused, nonjudgemental observation and the ability to be fully present in the moment is

mindfulness

What substance in cigarettes is a highly addictive stimulant?

nicotine

When trying to ensure clean air in your home, sources of pollution to look for include all of the following except

nitroglycerine

*not on test* what is set point theory

Set point is the weight range in which your body is programmed to function optimally. Set point theory holds that one's body will fight to maintain that weight range.

All of the following are true about suppositories except that

They have a short life span and become inactive within an hour

Nancy practices the hatha style of a form of mind/body training, which emphasizes flexibility and deep breathing. Which type of is she engaging in?

yoga