EXAM REVIEW
Eighty percent of the resistance to movement around a joint is accounted for by the individual soft tissues.
FALSE
Gynoid obesity is seen in people who store fat in the abdominal area.
FALSE
Hydrostatic weighing is the least effective technique for assessing percent body fat.
FALSE
Improvements in flexibility can only be made while you are young.
FALSE
Improving health is generally not an interest among younger adults.
FALSE
Isotonic contractions are characterized by consistent muscle length.
FALSE
Obesity does not increase a person's risk for death and disability.
FALSE
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching can increase muscle power.
FALSE
Protein molecules are chains of sub-units called amino acids.
FALSE
Regular resistance training results in increased bulk and decreased flexibility for women.
FALSE
Resistance training programs increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
FALSE
Slow-twitch muscle fibers are oxygen dependent and fatigue quickly.
FALSE
Stretching should always be done to the point of pain.
FALSE
The American College of Sports Medicine recommends 1 set per resistance exercise for the general adult population.
FALSE
Weight loss resulting from the Atkins Diet is primarily a result of the high protein intake.
FALSE
In addition to improving balance and flexibility, tai chi can also be used to reduce stress.
TRUE
Lack of flexibility can cause changes in posture.
TRUE
Lean body mass is body weight minus fat.
TRUE
Medicine balls increase resistance and can be used individually or in groups.
TRUE
Most "low-carb" foods are highly processed
TRUE
Overall, most college students do not consume enough whole grains.
TRUE
Poor diet is one of the biggest contributors to diabetes.
TRUE
The leg press machine exercises the quadriceps and hamstring muscles.
TRUE
To gain improvements in flexibility, the stretch reflex should be reduced
TRUE
When setting goals for improving flexibility, you should use the SMART guidelines.
TRUE
Women experience less hypertrophy than men with resistance training.
TRUE
Eating sugar can cause hyperactivity.
FALSE
Bioelectrical impedance is a technique to determine risk for cardiovascular disease.
FALSE
A BMI of 18.5 is classified as "underweight."
FALSE
A tennis player has significantly less fat in her dominant hand.
FALSE
Active adults need about 1,200 to 1,500 calories of food energy per day.
FALSE
As muscle temperature increases, flexibility decreases
FALSE
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A BMI greater than 25 but less than 30 is classified as "overweight."
TRUE
A majority of college students are dissatisfied with their body shape and size.
TRUE
BMI incorporates height and weight to estimate weight classification.
TRUE
Brain and nerve cells are dependent upon a steady supply of glucose.
TRUE
Concentric contractions occur when force is developed in the muscle as the muscle is shortening.
TRUE
Essential fat required for females is 12%.
TRUE
Fat can be used for energy.
TRUE
Improved flexibility results in greater freedom of movement.
TRUE