kinesiology test 2

These fats do not raise LDL cholesterol - in fact they may help lower LDL cholesterol when used as part of a low saturated fat and trans-fat diet. A) PUFAs and MUFAs B) triglycerides C) trans-fatty acids D) type B fatty acids

A) PUFAs and MUFAs

The number one cause of cardiovascular disease is A) smoking B) inactivity C) heredity D) hypertension

A) smoking

cholesterol consumption should be kept below_______ milligrams per day A)300 B)500 C)750 D)900

A)300

About every____ seconds an American will suffer a coronary event A 19 B 38 C 34 D 57

B 38

____% of Americans eat out two to three days per week A) 20 B) 35 C) 42 D) 50

B) 35

A good level to start a weight training program would be to lift_______ percent of a one-rep max A) 50-50 B) 50-60 C) 60-70 D) 70-80

B) 50-60

The cholesterol component has been linked with a decrease risk of coronary heart disease A) high levels of low density lipoproteins B) high levels of high density lipoproteins C) high levels of triglycerides D) elevated total cholesterol

B) high levels of high density lipoproteins

Anemia may result from a deficiency of A) zinc B) iron C) calcium D) magnesium

B) iron

The desirable level for total cholesterol is A) Greater than 200 mg/dl B) less than 200 mg/dl C) less than 240 mg/dl

B) less than 200 mg/dl

Nearly____ of U.S. adults are obese. A) one-fourth B) one-third C) one-half D) two thirds

B) one-third

The recommended safe and effective of weight loss is A) 1-2 pounds per month B) 4-5 pounds per week C) 1-2 pounds per week D) any rate is acceptable as long as the individual is happy

C) 1-2 pounds per week

The average American consumes between ____ mg of cholesterol daily A) 200-400 B) 300-400 C) 400-600 D) 600-700

C) 400-600

Abdominal crunches modified dips, and push-ups can all be used to measure: A)muscular power B)flexibility C)muscular endurance D)muscular strength

C) muscular endurance

Low- calorie diets containing less than 800 calories can contain the necessary amount of nutrients to maintain a healthy lifestyle A) true B) false

False

Vitamins, minerals, and water add calories to the diet. true or false

False

weight loss in persons experiencing anorexia nervosa helps to lessen the fear of weight gain True or false

False

the primary factor is loss of independent living status in the elderly is

Loss of muscular

Bulimia is easier to hide from friends and general public than anorexia True or false

True

Diet alone for weight control leads to lean tissue loss as well as fat loss True or false

True

Eating disorders tend to run in families True or false

True

Females comprise about 90 percent of people with eating disorders True or false

True

which is the body's preferred form of energy? a) carbohydrates B) fat C) protein D) minerals E) vitamins

a) carbohydrates

which of the following is a major/primary risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

diabetes

Current research suggests that vitamin c is effective in preventing the common cold true or false

false

Higher HDL Cholesterol Levels, the greater the risk for cardiovascular disease true or false

false

Isometric training is superior to isotonic training true or false

false

Low density cholesterol (LDL) above 130 would be desirable true or false

false

Most Americans are satisfied with their body image true or false

false

Recent evidence shows there is no genetic link to body fatness True or false

false

Roughly 25 percent of the American population is at risk for CVD bc of physical inactivity true or false

false

incomplete portion comes from animal sources true or false

false

low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C) Have a low density of fat and high density of protein true or false

false

most people have far more slow twitch than fast twitch true or false

false

when starting a weight training program, it is best to start w a heavy aggrieve amount of weight true or false

false

Lifting weights will cause me to become muscle bond and decrease my flexibility true or false

false, Proper weight training, performed using full range of motion will not decrease flexibility. when performed correctly weight training should increase a persons flexibility

more strength can be gained using free weights than machine weights. true or false

false, free weights are an excellent way to work accessory muscles and can hale with the development of balance and power for athletes. However, strength gain can make equally with the use of machine weights. Machine decreases chance of injury

the primary factor in loss of independent living status in the elderly is A) financial dependence B) a loss of sensory responses such as hearing and sight C) loss of muscular strenght D) decreased cardiovascular fitness

loss of muscular strength

Anaerobic exercise, such as weight training, does not burn as many calories as aerobic exercise true or false

true

Cardiovascular disease prevention, aerobic exercise is superior to weight training true or false

true

Exercise which is below 60 percent of maximum heart rate does not seem to have a significant impact on HDL-C true or false

true

If weight loss is attempted by diet alone, the person is more likely to regain any lost weight. True or false

true

Isometric muscle contractions are muscle contractions with no muscular movement true or false

true

the overload principle refers to a systematic and progressive increase in the resistance given to the muscle true or false

true

weight training will help prevent osteoporosis true or false

true, weight training along with all types of weight bearing exercise will increase bone mineral density therefore helping in prevention of osteoporosis

In order to increase muscular strength and endurance, training sessions should occur A) once a week B) two or three times a week C) four or five times a week D) every day

B) two or three times a week

Helpful dietary compounds including lycopene, carotenoids,and elegiac acid are known as A) fiber B) antioxidants C) phytochemicals D) protein precursors

C) phytochemicals

This important dietary element is thought to help regulate cholesterol levels and stabilize blood glucose levels, and is found in citrus fruits , oats, and apples A) insoluble fiber B) protein C) souluable fiber D) iron

C) souluable fiber

Obesity for women is above____ percent body fat A) 14 B) 20 C) 27 D) 32

D) 32

It takes approximately how many calories to make 1 pound of fat A) 1000 B) 1500 C) 2500 D) 3500

D) 3500

The DASH eating plan is recommended for the prevention of A) osteoporosis B) cancer C) diabetes D) hypertension

D) hypertension

The important dietary element helps prevent constipation, hemorrhoids, and diverticulosis and is found in fruits, grains, and vegetables: A) soluble fiber B) protein C) iron D) insoluble fiber

D) insoluble fiber

Which of the following is not a health effect of obesity A) cardiovascular disease B) cancer C) diabetes D) osteoporosis

D) osteoporosis

Which of the following is a warning sign of heart attack A) shortness of breath B) uncomfortableness or pain in chest C) sweating and nausea D) sharp stabbing twinges of pain

D) sharp stabbing twinges of pain

Sodium consumption should be less than 1500 mg per day for each of the following groups except: A) those age 51 and older B) African Americans C) those with diabetes, hypertension, or kidney disease D) women

D) women

The higher the level of LDL- cholesterol an individual has, the lower his/her risk is for developing cardiovascular disease true or false

false

When starting a weight training program, it is best to start with a heavy aggressive amount of weight true or false

false

multiple sets of an exercise are a necessity to gain strength true or false

false, strength can be gained with one set of an exercise

when who lift weights will develop men like muscles true or false

false, women do not have the physiological capability to develop men like muscles. Testosterone is needed for muscles to get large and women don't produce the level of testosterone for large muscle development

weight training is not as effective aerobic training in regard to weight loss

false, you burn more calories in an aerobic exercise but weight training is needed to prevent lean body mass loss. If a person loses weight without incorporating weight training in the weight loss program, some of what they lose will be muscle. Muscles also increases resting metabolism which will aid in weight loss.

Large-scale studies suggest that 75 percent of obesity is due to lifestyle, cultural, and environmental factors true or false

true

Most nutrition scientists agree that supplementation is not necessary because the body's nutritional needs are easily met through a balanced diet true or false

true

Periodization is the manipulation of frequency, intensity, and volume of training True or false

true

Reduced strength as a person ages lessens the quality of his/her mobility and can lead to musculoskeletal injury true or false

true

Sprinters have more fast-twitch fibers than marathoners true or false

true

Stroke, high blood pressure, congenital heart disease, and atherosclerosis are all major forms of CVD. true or false

true

The greater the amount of body fat loss, the greater the decrease in triglycerides A) true B) false

true

The higher the exercise intensity the greater increase in HDL cholesterol true or false

true

The major source of added sugars in typical u.s. diets is beverages true or false

true

The narrowing of arteries due to build-up of deposits in the arterial wall is called atherosclerosis true or false

true

chest pain due to the closing of arteries is called angina pectoris true or false

true

functional strength training is used to give a person strength for daily activities true or false

true

isometric muscle contractions are muscle contractions with no muscular movements true or false

true

most oils from plants are low in saturated fats true or false

true

strength training is any activity aimed at increasing the muscles ability to generate force against a resistance true or false

true

strength training is any activity aimed at increasing the muscles ability to generate force against a resistance true or false

true