Health Chapter 1,2, &7

How long should the exercise-to-rest transition take?

5 to 15 minutes

Which of the following is a benefit of maintaining a good level of flexibility?

?? prevention of low back pain

Essential nutrients

An essential nutrient is a nutrient that the body cannot synthesize on its own -- or not to an adequate amount -- and must be provided by the diet. These nutrients are necessary for the body to function properly. The six essential nutrients include carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and water.

Which of the following is the best specific, time-oriented goal for exercise?

I'll run 3 miles in 30 minutes by mid-July

Being physically fit, getting regular medical exams, and having a healthy diet are all components of ________ wellness.

Physical

Which of the below is an action-oriented objective in a SMART goal setting system?

Run on the trail 4 times a week.

Brain and nerve cells are dependent upon a steady supply of glucose.

True

Having physical activity regulated by someone else is negatively associated with activity levels.

True

The transtheoretical model divides behavioral change into chronological stages.

True

A primary purpose of the general cool-down is to slowly return ________ back to resting levels.

breathing rate

One of the most important variables in determining a person's calorie needs is

calories burning during digestion age body size energy intake

Which of the following is a way to get more heart-healthy fat into the diet?

cook with unsaturated oils

Exercise is a subset of physical activity that is

done specifically to achieve or maintain fitness.

It is more difficult to decide to change a behavior than to commit to changing it.

false

Which of the following contributing factors to premature death is outside of a person's control?

genetic disability

Which of the following is a purpose of the exercise warm-up?

increase muscle elasticity

Jim and Steve have been lifting weights together for 3 months. Although they have been doing the same workout, Steve has shown faster improvements in strength and visible definition. This difference in their responses to exercise illustrates the principle of

individuality

John runs 3 miles, five days a week, because he enjoys the challenge and the way he feels afterward. John's reward for running is

intrinsic

A conviction that one can control events and factors in one's life is known as

locus of control

Shaping is defined as

making a series of small changes

Chemical compounds that supply the energy and raw materials we need to survive are known as

nutrients

Attempting to double the amount of weight you can bench press in the space of a month is an example of which barrier to change?

overambitious goals

Physical fitness is the ability to

perform moderate to vigorous physical activity without undue fatigue.

Which nutrient makes up antibodies that protect us from disease, assists with building and repair of bone and skin, and helps to transport oxygen?

protein

The Harvard Medical School pyramid recommends minimizing the consumption of

refined carbohydrates

Excessive protein should be avoided during a pre-game or pre-workout meal because it

takes longer to digest

Activities at the top of the physical activity pyramid represent activities

that you should spend the least amount of time on.

A change in the body that occurs as a result of exercise training is known as

training effect

Food portion sizes in America contribute to overeating.

true

Organic compounds that we need in tiny amounts to promote growth and help maintain health are known as

vitamins