Wellness study guideWhich of the following is not an intervention strategy?

The typical duration of the glycolytic energy system working at maximal capacity is

1 to 2 minutes

Which strength test best measures muscular endurance?

1-minute sit-up test

How many 8-ounce (237-milliliter) glasses of water per day would you recommend for a male who weighs 180 pounds (82 kilograms)? (Round to the nearest whole number.)

11

In what age span do most eating disorders develop?

13 to 18

According to the body mass index (BMI) guidelines, what is a normal range for BMI?

18.5 to 24.9

John is 30 years old, with a resting heart rate of 65. What is his estimated maximum heart rate?

190 bpm

Each of the three strength-training phases for a beginner is _______ weeks long.

2

Proteins are comprised of _____ amino acids, and _____ of them are essential.

20; 9

Heat can improve flexibility up to ____ percent.

25

Bone mineral density peaks between what ages?

25 and 35

One pound of human fat (approximately half a kilogram) has how many calories?

3,500

Approximately how many calories are needed to burn 1 pound of fat?

3,500 calories

Scientific studies suggest the optimal amount of time to hold a stretch is

30 seconds

Scientific studies suggest the optimal number of repetitions for stretching is

4

Which of the following is not one of the widely accepted health standards regarding how much movement one should aim for?

60 minutes of exercise every two days

What percentage of Americans are overweight or obese?

70%

A diet high in protein and saturated fat that avoids all carbohydrate is called

Atkins

"Creeping obesity" describes how specific countries such as the United States and Canada experienced a gradual rise in the prevalence of obesity during the past several decades.

False

If a person has good flexibility in the lower back, it is safe to assume that there is good flexibility in most other joints as well.

False

The first step in the transtheoretical model of stages of change is contemplation.

False

Which of the following is not one of the effects of weight training listed in the text?

Increased immune function.

A waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) of more than 0.8 for women and 1.0 for men signals an increased risk of developing weight-related health problems.

True

All three energy systems (oxidative, glycolytic, and ATP-PC) contribute to the production of energy but in different proportions.

True

An individual with a high degree of muscular strength generally also has a high degree of muscular endurance.

True

Dieting can lead to increased weight through lowered basal metabolic rate.

True

Insulin is produced in the pancreas to help take blood sugars into the muscles and liver.

True

One should warm up for 3 to 5 minutes before stretching.

True

People with anorexia nervosa frequently comment about feeling fat or overweight.

True

Research suggests that exercise increases longevity.

True

Scientific studies consistently show that individuals living in developed countries overreport food allergies.

True

Scientific studies suggest that aerobic exercise is just as effective as psychotherapy for the treatment of depression.

True

The most frequent injuries reported by individuals lifting weights are strains and sprains.

True

Which of the following defines the contemplation stage of the transtheoretical model of stages of change?

You recognize that a behavior change would be beneficial and decide to implement a change at some time in the distant future; no firm commitment is made.

Which of the following does not accurately describe a mission statement?

Your mission statement should be an in-depth view of what you think is the purpose of your life.

Which method of stretching takes advantage of reciprocal inhibition?

active force

When is the best time to stretch for increasing one's range of motion?

after physical activity

Compulsive exercise would most likely be present in which eating disorder?

anorexia athletica

Female athlete triad includes all of the following except

anorexia athletica

Which of the following body shapes is at a higher risk for developing health problems?

apple

Sophie is in the habit of watching her favorite soap operas every day after dinner and avoiding her homework until late at night. In implementing a permanent lifestyle change, Sophie decides to go for a 15-minute walk after dinner and begin her homework immediately after she returns. Sophie's decision best characterizes which of the following?

behavior substitution

Discolored teeth would most likely be present in which eating disorder?

bulimia

Binge eating, excessive exercise, fasting, vomiting, laxatives, and diuretics are all associated with which eating disorder?

bulimia nervosa

MyPlate groups food into five food categories that include all of the following except

carbohydrates

Metabolism is

chemical reactions that break down food to produce energy

All of the following dimensions make up body image except

cultural

According to the text, how will obesity rates affect people's future health?

decrease life expectancy, increase cardiovascular disease

Which of the following is not a major factor related to flexibility?

diet

The steps to writing a mission statement include all of the following except

evaluating your strengths and weaknesses

In writing a personal mission statement, the first of the seven steps is to get input from others.

false

Plans for achieving goals should be somewhat vague, allowing room for deviation and changes along the way.

false

Vegetarians limit their diets to

fruits and vegetables, nuts, and grains

Which of the following is not one of the psychological influences on the development of eating disorders?

glorification of youth

Concrete decisions to reach your life mission are referred to as

goals

Which of the following terms refers to excessive or greater than normal range of motion (ROM) in joints?

hypermobility

Which of the following terms best describes increases in muscle size?

hypertrophy

Which of the following is not an intervention strategy?

identifying triggers

Which type of strength training involves the least amount of external movement during exercise?

isometric

The cells that rebuild bone are called ________.

osteoblasts

Female athlete triad syndrome is the combination of which three interrelated conditions associated with athletic training?

osteoporosis, disordered eating, amenorrhea

What is the correct classification for Mohammed, who has a BMI of 28.3?

overweight

Which of the following is the correct order of the stages in the transtheoretical model of stages of change?

precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, termination

All of the following are nonenergy nutrients except

protein

Which of the following is not a benefit of cardiorespiratory exercise?

reduced HDL cholesterol

Nutrients are primarily absorbed in the

small intestine

Which method of stretching has yielded a negative effect on sprinting and jumping?

static stretching

Three types of human muscle include all of the following except

striated muscle

The three primary types of carbohydrate include all of the following except

sugar

What is the definition of nutrition?

the science of how food affects the body

The recommended frequency for a person just starting a cardiorespiratory exercise program is

three bouts of exercise per week

Fat-soluble vitamins include all of the following except

vitamin B 12