Lifetime Wellness Exam Study Guide

According to the F.I.T.T. formula, you should make sure that you a. never do more than two sessions of exercise a week. b. push yourself hard enough to create overload on your body. c. only do one activity throughout a week. d. aim to keep your heart rate within your target range for at least 5 minutes.

B

The basic cycle of CPR for adults alternates two rescue breaths with 10 chest compressions. ____________________

False _ 30

If an adult is not breathing, you should call 911 after performing CPR. ____________________

False _ before

To help a person who is suffering from shock, lift his or her arms about 12 inches. ____________________

False _ legs

A substance added to food to improve its taste, texture, or appearance is called a ___.

Food additive

A device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore normal rhythm is a defibrillator. ____________________

True

The universal sign for choking is clutching at the throat. ____________________

True

An individual who is ____ is below the standard weight range for his or her height.

Underweight

specificity

choosing the right types of activities to improve a given element of fitness

regularity

continuing to work out on a regular basis

The amount of a nutrient that you need each day is its ___.

daily value

anorexia nervosa

eating disorder in which an irrational fear of weight gain leads people to starve themselves

binge eating disorder

eating disorder in which people overeat compulsively

bulimia nervosa

eating disorder that involves cycles of overeating and purging

overload

exercising at a level that's beyond your regular daily activities

Perform abdominal thrusts.

first aid for choking

A condition in which the body's immune system reacts to substances in some foods is a ___.

food allergy

A negative reaction to food that does not involve the immune system is a ___.

food intolerance

A disease caused by bacteria or viruses in food is known as a ___.

foodborne illness

progression

gradually increasing the demands on your body

____ is a process that breaks down food to provide energy for the body's functions.

metabolism

An individual who is ____ is above the standard weight range for his or her height.

overweight

Call emergency medical services

part of the chain of survival

Pinch the victim's nose shut

procedure in rescue breathing

weight cycling

repeated pattern of losing and regaining body weight

Skin is cold and clammy

symptom of shock

workout

the part of an exercise session when you are exercising at your highest peak

The condition of not being alert or aware of your surroundings.

unconsciousness

fad diet

weight loss plan that is popular only for a short time

A person with lactose intolerance has trouble digesting a.milk and dairy products. b.plant-based foods. c.wheat, rye, and barley. d.saturated and trans fats.

A

Physical activity can help you get along with others by helping you a. manage stress. b. sleep fewer hours. c. become sedentary. d. gain weight.

A

Responding to a driving incident with violence is called a. road rage. b. vehicular attention. c. tailgating. d. defensive driving.

A

Which choice is NOT a safety precaution you should take when you are online? a.Make sure everybody knows your identity. b.Keep online relationships online. c.Let your parents or guardians know what you're doing online. d.Don't respond to inappropriate messages.

A

Which choice is one of the key Dietary Guidelines for Americans? a. Make smart choices from every food group. b. Eat at least one important nutrient every day. c. Never eat foods that contain added fats or sugars. d. Limit discretionary calories to 100 per day.

A

If you think you are being followed in a public place, one way to protect yourself is to a. keep silent or keep your voice low at all times. b. try changing directions or crossing the street. c. stay far away from businesses or other people. d. let the stalker think you don't know he or she is there.

B

The ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands is called a.mood enhancement. b.physical fitness. c.physical activity. d.depression.

B

The most important rule of driving safety is a.forget about all the other drivers on the road. b.pay attention to what you're doing. c.eat plenty of snacks while at the wheel. d.try not to think too much about your driving.

B

Which choice is an intense exercise that involves short bursts of activity in which the muscles work so hard that they produce energy without using oxygen? a.cardiorespiratory exercise b.anaerobic exercise c.stretching exercise d.aerobic exercise

B

Which nutrient is necessary for healthy bones? a. fiber b. calcium c. thiamin d. niacin

B

____ is a tool that can be used to determine if an individual has a healthy body weight.

Body Mass Index

A cool-down is a.rhythmic activity that uses large muscle groups. b. gentle cardiovascular activity that prepares your muscles for work. c. low-level activity that prepares your body to return to a resting state. d. an exercise session that has three stages.

C

A good source of complex carbohydrates is a. fruit. b. honey. c. beans. d. eggs.

C

To guard against intruders, you should a. keep your doors and windows unlocked. b. always open the front door to strangers. c. never tell someone at the door that you are home alone. d. go inside quickly if you come home and see a window forced open.

C

What is the most important element in building cardiorespiratory endurance? a.anaerobic exercise b.isometric exercise c.aerobic exercise d.weight-bearing exercise

C

Which choice is NOT a precaution adults should take with firearms? a.Always assume that the gun is loaded when handling a gun. b.Add trigger locks to guns kept in homes. c.Store guns loaded and unlocked. d.Always keep a gun pointed in a safe direction.

C

Which choice is NOT a way to plan ahead to protect you from injury during outdoor activities? a.Choose clothes that are right for the weather. b.Let family know where you're going and when you'll be back. c.Collect water to drink from local lakes, rivers, and streams. d.Stick to tasks that match your level of ability.

C

Which choice is NOT a way to reduce your risk of becoming a victim of crime? a. Make sure your cell phone is easy to locate. b. Get on and off public transportation in busy, well-lit areas. c. Walk through alleys alone at night. d. Let your family know where you're going when you go out.

C

Which is a way that physical activity benefits your cardiovascular system? a. reduces the risk of developing fragile bones as you age b. stimulates your body to produce chemicals called endorphins c. strengthens the heart muscle so that it pumps blood more efficiently d. causes your lungs to work more efficiently

C

Which of the following choices is a safety tip for staying safe with electricity? a. Run electric cords under rugs and behind baseboards. b. Use electrical appliances near water. c. Make sure extension cords have polarized plugs. d. Remove safety caps from unused outlets.

C

Aerobic exercise includes a. all activities that involve intense, short bursts of activity. b. all exercises that lower your heart rate and decrease your body's use of oxygen. c. all activities that make you tired and short of breath. d. all rhythmic activities that use large muscle groups for an extended period of time.

D

Cyberbullying is a. physically harming a person you first met online. b. receiving a friendly message from a former bully. c. asking for help in an online communication. d. cruel or hurtful online contact.

D

Graduated licensing is a.a way of responding to drivers who become violent. b.the withholding of driving privileges until high school graduation. c.the attention to vehicular safety before you start the car. d.a system that gradually increases driving privileges over time.

D

If you have a chronic health condition, what should you do before starting a new activity? a.choose an activity you can do close to home b.start the activity in the morning c.do as much as you can of any activity d.talk to a doctor

D

In order to avoid dehydration, teens should a. wait until they are thirsty to get a drink. b. wait until after exercise to replenish fluids. c. drink plenty of caffeinated beverages each day. d. drink water before, during, and after exercise.

D

The five major food groups are a. grains, vegetables, dairy, meat, and beans. b. grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and beans. c. grains, green vegetables, orange vegetables, fruits, and dairy. d. grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and proteins.

D

The most important rule for safety in water is to a. always swim alone. b. swim against a current. c. swim away from land when a storm approaches. d. know how to swim.

D

The number of calories you need each day depends on a.your age. b.your gender. c.your activity level. d.all of the above.

D

To lower the risks of many health problems, teens should aim for how many minutes of physical activity every day? a. 10 minutes b. 20 minutes c. 30 minutes d. 60 minutes

D

Which of the following performance enhancers contains large amounts of caffeine? a.anabolic steroids b.androstenedione c.creatine d.energy drinks

D

Being ____, or having an excess of body fat, is a condition that has serious health risks.

Obese