Health Test 2 study guide Part 1
Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to the genetic risk of cancer?
An individual's risk of developing cancer is influenced by genetic as well as environmental and lifestyle factors.
What happens during a stroke?
Blood supply to some area of the brain is interrupted.
An individual's lifestyle does not play a role in the development of cancer.
False
Any diet plan that asks you to make radical behavior changes is likely to succeed.
False
Which of the following is FALSE about weight management?
Short-term diets are as effective as long-term behavior modification.
Which of the following statements about antibodies is TRUE?
They are specific to their targeted antigen, like a key is specific to a lock.
Which of the following is TRUE about Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)?
They are the reference standard for intake levels necessary to meet the needs of most healthy individuals.
Which of the following statements about antibiotics is TRUE?
They can kill both pathogenic and beneficial bacteria in the body.
All of the following are warning signs of melanoma EXCEPT
a uniform brown color.
An individual with an eating disorder commonly may also have
an anxiety disorder.
When the body is invaded by antigens, the immune system forms proteins called
antibodies
In the ABCDE rule for the warning signs of melanoma, the B stands for
border irregularity.
Which of the following provides a ready source of energy for daily activities?
carbohydrates
Which of the following foods is an example of a complete protein?
chicken breast
After working on a class project all week and only sleeping about four hours per night, Courtney is
compromising her immunity.
One problem with the BMI measurement is that it
does not account for varying levels of muscle mass.
Cynthia tends to sweat profusely during her 75-minute "power aerobics" class. Cynthia should
drink a sports beverage periodically throughout the class.
Adequate sleep may enhance intellectual health in all the following ways EXCEPT by
expending energy.
It is a sound investing principle that TODAY's money is worth less than TOMORROW's money.
false
A state of elevated blood glucose is
hyperglycemia
Metabolic syndrome is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT
low blood pressure.
Which of the following is a cancer that occurs in the infection-fighting regions of the body?
lymphoma
The largest type of pathogen is
parasitic worms
Disease-causing agents are called
pathogens
Which of the following is a leading cause of disability affecting the extremities, especially in Americans over the age of 65?
peripheral artery disease
Throughout the semester, Juan has been staying up well past midnight studying and getting up before dawn to be on time for his opening shift at a campus café. According to research, this strategy will likely result in
reduced cognitive ability.
The sleep disorder in which breathing is interrupted many times during sleep is
sleep apnea
Nutrients are
the constituents in food that the body requires to function properly.
Sean becomes very sleepy by late afternoon most days and thinks he should make time to fit in a nap. Before including a daily nap in his schedule, he should consider which of the following to ensure that he actually benefits from it?
the time of day and length of the nap
If you have a non-subsidized student loans the interest is already accruing while you're still in college.
true
Instructing the bank to automatically move a fixed amount of money to your savings account every month is a proven strategy to reaching financial freedom and growing your wealth.
true
The type of expenses are the most difficult to budget for are PERIODIC EXPENSES.
true
You will pay less interest over the life of the loan if you get a shorter TERM loan.
true
Conditions that increase the risk for developing type 2 diabetes include all of the following EXCEPT
type 1 diabetes.
River has been on and off four different diets in the past year, losing and then regaining weight. They now weigh more than they did when they began dieting a year ago. River is engaging in
yo-yo dieting