HEA 100 Final

What is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' recommendation for the minimum amount of moderate-intensity exercise for adults?

150 minutes per week

All of the following statements regarding cell phones are true EXCEPT

cell phone use has been proven to pose a clear risk of human tissue damage.

All of the following are well-documented risk factors for breast cancer EXCEPT

consuming 3 to 4 alcoholic drinks per week.

Most private health insurance plans require the patient to a pay a certain amount each year toward health care expenses before the plan benefits begin; this amount is the

deductable

A reduction in the oxygen supply to a part of the body or an organ such as the heart is known as

ischemia

One reason exercise might decrease breast cancer risk is that

it typically decreases body fat.

Aging is BEST defined as the

patterns of life changes that occur in members of all species as they grow older.

Which of the following forms of exercise focuses attention on controlled breathing and employs strengthening postures known as asanas?

yoga

Which of the following is TRUE about calories?

Calories are a unit of measure of the energy obtained from food.

Sexually transmitted diseases have the greatest impact on increasing the incidence of which type of cancer?

Cervical

Sierra, now 31, has been trying to get pregnant since she got married 4 years ago. Her doctor suspects that their infertility problem was likely caused by her history of PID from the most commonly reported STI in the United States. During her early 20s, Sierra had contracted

Chlamydia

Marta collects kitchen scraps and yard clippings in a bin outside of her home to use in her garden. She is

Composting

The weight loss drugs Redux and Pondimin (also known as fen-phen) were recalled after FDA approval and widespread use because they were found to

Damage heart valves

The common cold is always present in the population, meaning that it is

Endemic

Which statement BEST summarizes the association between exercise and improved immunity?

Moderate-intensity exercise temporarily increases the number of white blood cells, thereby boosting immunity.

Exercise can improve mental health by

burning off chemical byproducts of the stress response and increasing endorphins.

Nutrients considered especially important for healthy aging include

calcium, vitamin D, and protein.

cardiovascular disease

has been the leading cause of death in the U.S. for nearly 100 years.

Julia is 74 years old. Over the last several years, she has begun salting her food more than she used to. The reason for this is that

her sense of taste has diminished

Self-care involves all of the following EXCEPT

ignoring body signals and "toughing it out."

As compared to today, by the year 2050, the world's population is expected to

increase by about 2 billion people.

Kevin wants to lose 5 pounds of fat. He finds it difficult to cut back on his eating, so he decides that he will walk an hour each day to burn more calories. How many extra calories must he expend to lose a pound of fat?

3,500

approximately how many americans have no health insurance

35 million

What percentage of a persons body weight is water?

50 to 70 percent

About what percentage of Americans between the ages of 50 and 90 are sexually active?

80 percent

According to experts, what percentage of trash is recyclable?

90 percent

Which of the following is TRUE with respect to tumors?

A malignant tumor can invade surrounding tissue, produce mutant cells, and metastasize.

All of the following are warning signs of melanoma EXCEPT

A uniform brown color

Conventional, scientifically based medicine is called

Allopathic

One of the most common forms of progressive dementia that interferes with memory and normal intellectual functioning is

Alzheimer's disease

Molecules that are building blocks of protein are

Amino Acids

A substance that triggers an immune response is a(n)

Antigen

Which substances protect against oxidative stress and the resultant cell damage?

Antioxidants

People 65 and older make up what percentage of the U.S. population?

Around 14%

Which compound that was formerly used in building materials such as insulation has been found to be the cause of certain cancers and lung diseases?

Asbestos

Which immune system malfunction occurs when the body develops antibodies that attack its own tissues?

Autoimmunity

Which of the following can help prevent cardiovascular disease?

Avoiding Tobacco

The minimum amount of energy the body uses at complete rest is known as the

Basal metabolic rate

What are the components of the FITT principle that apply to all types of exercise?

Frequency, intensity, time, and type

A hormone produced in the stomach that is referred to as the "hunger hormone" is

Ghrelin

Regular aerobic exercise improves the functioning of the

Heart, lungs, and blood vessels

Of the following types of health care expenditures, the United States spends the most on

Hospital care

The country projected to have the largest population by 2050 is

India

Originally health insurance only covered major medical expenses. What effect did this type of coverage have on the medical system?

It encouraged doctors to provide more medical procedures for patients.

Which of the following is TRUE about hospice care?

It provides care for a terminally ill patient and his or her family.

One dangerous consequence of very-low-calorie diets is that they increase the individual's risk for a condition in which the blood levels become acidic. This is known as

Ketoacidosis

Regular aerobic exercise can reduce which type of cholesterol, known as "bad cholesterol"?

LDL's

In the United States, which of the following factors does NOT affect most people's choices about dietary intake?

Limited Food Supply

Approximately what percentage of Americans currently uses one or more prescription drugs?

Nearly 70 percent

You want to decrease your risk of developing an infectious disease. Which of the following factors is within your individual control?

Nutritional Status

Aspirin is sometimes recommended for treating cardiovascular disease because it

Reduces the risk of clot formation

Which of the following is NOT one of the psychological stages of dying according to the Kübler-Ross model?

Resistance

What substance is not soluble in water, is derived from animal-based foods and synthesized by the body, and while circulating in the blood, can accumulate on the inner walls of arteries and restrict blood flow?

Saturated Fat

Dietary fats that are solid at room temperature are made up mostly of

Saturated Fatty Acids

A good way to control portion sizes when you eat at home is to

Serve meals on smaller plates

Which type of fiber dissolves in water and can be digested by bacteria in the colon?

Soluble

Bethany is 42 and has cervical cancer. It is probably related to an infection she had during her college years, which was

Syphilis

Which of the following statements is true about tai chi?

Tai chi is an ancient Chinese form of exercise widely practiced in the West that promotes balance, coordination and meditation.

The study of death and dying is

Thanatology

Potent and essential organic compounds that promote growth and help to maintain life and health are

Vitamins

When blood levels of the hormone leptin rise,

appetite levels decrease.

Greg frequently gets cold sores (caused by HSV-1). He recently noticed that his left eye had a painful lesion, and he immediately made an appointment with his doctor. Greg's eye most likely became infected with the herpes virus when he touched his mouth and shortly afterward rubbed his eye, which is transmission via

autoinoculation.

Among elderly persons, disorientation caused by drug interactions may at first be confused with which more serious condition?

dementia

Progressive brain impairments that interfere with memory and normal intellectual functioning are

dimentias

All of the following sexual changes occur in aging men EXCEPT

extended duration of orgasm.

The increasingly high rate of overweight and obesity among Americans is primarily due to

lifestyle

A 70-year-old retired person would be eligible for health insurance coverage through

medicare

What percentage of adult Americans are overweight or obese?

more than 20 percent but less than 30 percent

testicular cancer is

one of the most curable forms of cancer.

How many adult Americans suffer from some type of cardiovascular disease?

one out of three

What portion of the world's population is infected with tuberculosis (TB)?

one third

According to cancer experts, what percentage of cancers could be prevented by being physically active and eating a healthy diet?

one-third

Nutrients are

the constituents in food that the body requires to function properly.

Increases in the planet's temperature over the past few decades can be attributed to

the enhanced greenhouse effect.

All of the following are true about viruses EXCEPT

they can reproduce outside of cells.

A weight gain of 11-18 pounds doubles the risk for

type 2 diabetes