Wellness and Nutrition: Chapter 1 and 2

People who are underweight are at a higher risk for musculoskeletal injuries because of increased stress on their muscles and joints.

False

The United States is one of the most overweight nations on earth.

True

The leading causes of death for Americans overall are heart disease and cancer.

True

Resistance training intensity is usually measured by the

amount of weight lifted.

Which of the following conditions would always require a medical clearance before exercising?

diabetes

Muscular strength is defined as the ability of your muscles to

exert force.

The components of the FITT formula are

frequency, intensity, time, and type.

Exercise intensity is most closely related to

how hard you exercise.

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

increase muscle elasticity

The ability of your muscles to contract repeatedly over time is known as

muscular endurance.

Men over 45 and women over 55 should obtain ________ before beginning an exercise program.

permission from their doctor

The overload principle states that to see improvements in physical fitness, you must

train at a level that is greater than what your body is accustomed to.