HEalth finales (unit 1)

_________ are needed by the body in small amounts.

trace elements

Which of the following exercises should be included during warm-up and cool-down times?

walking stretching

How many days can the body survive without water?

2-3

No more than ________ percent of a person's total calorie intake should consist of fat.

30

The body loses approximately _____ pints of water a day through sweat, urine, and exhalation.

5-6

The body is over ________ water.

60%

The average adolescent should consume no more than _______ grams of fat per day.

60-70

What is a "balanced diet"?

A diet in which the various food groups are consumed in the right proportion

Condiments are meant to enhance the flavor of food and should be eaten in ________ amounts.

Amounts

__________ is useful for the growth and development of strong bones and teeth.

Calcium

A ________ is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water 1 degree Celsius.

Calorie

__________ is/are used by the body to synthesize Vitamin D, maintain the proper functioning of nerve cells, keep skin soft and supple, and transport fat to cells.

Cholesterol

_________ carbohydrates require a prolonged process of digestion in order to be broken down into glucose and help maintain proper blood sugar levels.

Complex

Identifies the obesity factor at work in the following scenario? Clarissa and her family live in a poor area of town and often struggle with getting dinner every night. When they can, they eat at all-you-can-eat restaurants and fast food places with large servings.

Demographics

To maintain a healthy _____, people must follow recommended levels of calories, fat, and portion sizes.

Diet

The best way to get the proper balance of vitamins and minerals is to:

Eat a variety of foods

________ have bodies that are tall and thin.

Ectomorphs

_______ are short and stout.

Endomorphs

______________ chemically alter the make-up of nutrients, changing them into a form that can be readily used by cells.

Enzymes

In addition to nutrition, __________ is an important means of maintaining your health.

Exercise

A "well-rounded" exercise program should include either anaerobic or aerobic exercises, but not both.

False

Meat is the best source of protein because it does not provide the body with all the essential amino acids.

False

Excess fat, whether saturated or unsaturated, is stored as _________ in the body.

Fat

Vitamins A, D, E, and K are dependent upon _________ for their absorption by cells.

Fats

Foods with a lot of __________ are good sources of Vitamins C, B6, and E, and are also linked to the reduction of cancer-causing agents.

Fiber

_______ demonstrates the possible range of motion of muscles, joints, and ligaments

Flexibility

A growing adolescent needs the equivalent of __________ glasses of milk a day in order to get the right amount of calcium.

Four to Five

Which of the following identifies why obesity is more than a cosmetic issue?

It can lead to serious health conditions.

_________ are needed by the body in large amounts in order to maintain good health.

Macro-elements

There are 13 _______ used by the body to maintain health.

Minerals

high-fructose corn syrup

Molly drinks three 12-ounce cans of soft drinks every day.

Why is it important to eat foods each day from each of the five food groups?

No food or food group can supply the body with all the essential nutrients needed for good health.

Chemical substances that are absorbed by the body through the process of digestion are called

Nutrients

Identifies ways people can fight obesity with lifestyle changes?

Physical activity and portion control

_________ carbohydrates do not take long to digest and cause blood sugar levels to rise quickly.

Simple

Which kind of muscle fibers enable the muscles to exert force for a long period of time?

Slow twitch

demographics

Steve drives his car less than a mile to buy a drink at the gas station.

What guidelines are given in regards to intensity and frequency, to improve flexibility?

Stretch each muscle group slowly until a feeling of slight discomfort is felt. Hold the position for 20 seconds. Repeat a stretch at least three times.

obesogenic environment

The Williams family is struggling to make ends meet, so they often eat at buffets to get more for their money.

Why are vitamins essential to good health?

They help the body convert carbohydrates into energy; they aid in the repair and construction of cells; they facilitate normal bodily functions.

Hunger is the body's way of telling you that it is in need of essential nutrients.

True

Muscles and joints that can move through their full range of motion are more powerful, more coordinated, and less likely to be injured.

True

The consumption of _________ fats causes the rise of high-density lipoprotein in the blood.

Unsaturated

Meat is a rich source of:

Vitamin B-12 B-complex vitamins protein iron

________ is the basis of good nutrition because it is essential to all forms of metabolism in the body.

Water

an energy molecule produced when oxygen reacts with glucose

adenosine triphosphate

exercise that does not require the use of oxygen to metabolize energy

anaerobic

Vitamins stored in fats cells; they do not have to be ingested daily:

at-soluble vitamins

Dairy products provide a source of:

calcium, Vitamins A & D, protein

Grain products are a good source of ___________and Vitamin B __________A.

carbohydrates, Vitamin B complex

Which of the following are means of measuring physical fitness?

cardiorespiratory muscular endurance flexibility composition

The ability of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems to efficiently transfer oxygen and nutrients to skeletal muscles is known as:

cardiorespiratory fitness

Physical fitness involves the proper functioning of which body systems?

circulatory respiratory muscular

Identifies how professions have become obesogenic in recent decades?

fewer agricultural jobs today

The basis for physical fitness is

good eating habits

To improve cardiorespiratory fitness, a person should:

participate in aerobic exercise of moderate intensity for 30 minutes three to four times a week

Select the FIVE categories of My Plate.

protein fruits vegetables grains dairy

Describe an action that you could take to promote your individual health. Make a prediction about the effect that action has on your family. Justify your response in two or more complete sentences.

An action I could take to promote my health would to cut out candy bars and sugary cereals from my diet. This would make it so I would be more energized throughout the day and have a positive attitude. There for my family would also be happier.

Analyze Barb's plan for losing weight in the following scenario. Barb is trying to lose weight in an effort to live a healthier lifestyle. She eats the same foods she always has, but she is now eating smaller portions and walking three times a week.

Barb is has the right ideas about gaining a healthier lifestyle. It is very good to increase the amount of physical activity by walking more, but she does not need to eat less as long as what she is eating is healthy. This means it has to have the five food groups on it, grains, fruit, dairy, protein, and vegetables. Also she can not only walk but do other things, such as run a few times a week. Or do push ups, or sit ups. Maybe she can join a gym. She also should stretch too even if it's just after a walk or when she gets up in the morning because this will make her feel better.

_________ is/are the body's primary and immediate source of energy.

Carbohydrates

The best way to regulate your eating habits is

Eat only when you feel hungary

During digestion, carbohydrates are converted by enzymes into _______.

Glucose

________ remove the build-up of cholesterol on the walls of arteries.

HDL's

Distinguishes why Djimon is gaining weight in the following scenario? Djimon moved to the United States from France, where portion sizes are much smaller. He found that after six months, he had gained thirteen pounds even though he only ate what he was served.

He does not understand serving sizes.

_______ are "well-built" for their height.

Mesomorphs

The proper supply of nutrients essential for growth, reproduction, repair, immunity, and energy.

Nutrition

Reading _____ is the only way to truly know what is in the package, regardless of claims on the front.

Nutrition Labels

People with a BMI of 30 percent or higher are considered _____.

Obese

In order for breakfast to keep you energized throughout the day, it must consist mainly of:

Protein

The consumption of _______ fats causes the rise of low-density lipoprotein in the blood.

Saturated

_________ fats are found in animal products and some vegetables.

Saturated fats

Analyze why Claire has gained weight in the following scenario. Claire has swapped her breakfast of an egg and muffin sandwich every morning for a single blueberry muffin in order to make healthier decisions and ultimately to lose weight. After three weeks of doing this, she actually gained weight.

She gained weight because a an egg and muffin sandwich is more of a balanced meal that contributes to energy when a blueberry muffin is largely empty calories.

Which of the following explains why snacking is a major contributor to obesity?

Snacks often contain multiple serving sizes.

What is the scientific definition of "nutrition"?

The proper supply of nutrients essential for growth, reproduction, repair, immunity, and energy.

________ are chemicals that are essential to all cellular activity, helping the body convert carbohydrates and fats into energy.

Vitamins

Vitamins that are stored in the body for a short time; they should be ingested daily:

Water-soluble vitamins

Describe an action that you could take to improve the health of your school. Make a prediction about the effect that action has on your community? Justify your response in two or more complete sentences.

We could stop offering caffeinated drinks in the cafeteria. This would make students tired yes, but it would lead to people going to bed earlier, causing a healthier sleep pattern and more sleep. This would also make students feel better and do better in all of their classes.

Identifies how weight and health care costs are related?

Which of the following identifies how weight and health care costs are related?

Reasons why vitamins are essential to good health.

Without vitamins the body could not grow. Without vitamins the body could not repair damaged tissue. Without vitamins the body could not produce energy. Without vitamins the body could not protect itself from infection.

Which of the following guidelines are given in regards to intensity and frequency, to improve muscular strength?

Workout sessions should be limited to twice a week for 15-30 minutes. During each workout session, several different muscle groups should be worked. Increase the weight only when you are able to complete three sets of 10 repetitions with ease.

exercise that requires the use of oxygen to produce energy

aerobic

Your body composition can be changed by altering two factors,

diet and exercise

amount of time needed to perform an exercise

duration

Regular exercise will enable you to perform daily tasks with an increased amount of:

energy, enthusiasm

The best source of water is soda with caffeine.

false

________ are organic acids that aid in the transportation and breakdown of cholesterol.

fatty acids

From what types of foods should you get most of your calories?

foods that are high in vitamins and minerals, foods that are low in fats and sugars

how often an exercise is performed

frequency

Eating regular meals will:

help you to establish healthy eating habits and keep you energized throughout the day

level of effort needed to perform an exercise

intensity

a product of anaerobic exercise

lactic acid

Body composition is examined with regards to ________ mass in proportion to body __________.

lean, fat

type of exercise

mode

Carbohydrates are found in foods that contain:

starch and sugar

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder whereby a person:

starves oneself

The ability of a muscle to exert force is:

strength

What information do food labels provide?

the percentage of U.S. Recommended Daily Allowances of essential nutrients and minerals, a list of ingredients

Evaluating your fitness level will help you establish attainable fitness goals.

true

Increasing the intensity of an exercise will increase the strength of a muscle.

true

How many minutes must the target heart rate be maintained in order for aerobic exercise to be beneficial?

twelve