Puzzle 2
which of the following statements is an example of negative self-talk
"I won the speech contest, but only because none of the other speakers were very good"
How many cups of vegetables per day are recommended by USDA's My Plate for someone on a 2000-calorie diet
2.5
An appropriate frequency of cardiorespiratory endurance program is _______ times a week
3-5
prescription weight loss drugs are usually recommended only to people with a body mass index (BMI) greater than
30
when a food label reads low-calorie, the product contains _____ calories or less per serving
40
When a food label reads light of lite, the product contains either ________ fewer calories or 50 percent less fat than a similar product
50 percent
how much daily physical activity do experts recommend for someone who is trying to maintain weight loss
60 or more minutes
according to current national data, about ________ percent of American adults are overweight
69
A woman may experience amenorrhea and loss of bone mass if her percentage of body fat is less than
8 to 12 percent
Which approach helps avoid errors in bioelectrical impedance analysis?
Avoiding underhydration prior to the measurement
Which condition are people who tend to gain weight in the abdominal area at a greater risk for development?
Diabetes
What is a general rule for stretching?
Stretch to a point of slight muscular tension
a person who has difficulty expressing emotions, suppresses anger, and feels hopeless has characteristics of which personality type?
Type C
which one of the following is most closely associated with anorexia nervosa
a belief that one is overweight when dangerously thin
which is a definition of homeostasis
a state in which vital functions of the body are maintained at a normal level
which of the following statements about depression and suicide is false
a sudden lightening of mood in a depressed person indicates that the danger of suicide has passed
the long-term wear and tear of the stress response on the body is called
allostatic load
an example of a snack low in energy density is
an apple
the term stressor is best defined as
any physical or psychological event that produces stress
controlling body weight is best accomplished by
balancing calories consumed with calories expended
What BMI range is considered healthy according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO)?
between 18.5 and 24.9
osteoporosis is associated with low intake of which mineral
calcium
which term best fits a Type A personality
competitive
Which activity can help develop a healthy body composition?
endurance and resistance training
Guidelines to keep in mind when working with children and their physical activities include
ensuring proper hydration and clothing
One possible explanation for the increase in obesity among Americans over the past forty years is
increased portion sizes
Height and weight tables rely on
insurance company mortality statistics
Cardiorespiratory endurance is developed by doing activities that
involve continuous rhythmic movements of large-muscle groups
which of the following best describes the endocrine system
it affects body functions through the release of hormones
how can stress increase the risk for cardiovascular disease
it increases HDL cholesterol
which hormone may be linked to obesity
leptin
what percentage of american adults participate in daily physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day
less than 5%
which is a characteristic of depression
loss of pleasure in usual activities
metabolic syndrome increases the risk of heart disease for
men more than women
Which of the following are micronutrients
minerals
A person with a body mass index of 31.2 is classified as
obese
which type of food must meet limits on pesticide residues
organic foods
Which function do fats perform?
provide fuel for body systems
which of the following statements about diabetes is true
regular exercise and a healthy diet are often sufficient to control type 2 diabetes
which is the largest component of metabolism
resting metabolism
which strategy can help you maintain an exercise program?
rewarding yourself
What is the first step in developing a personal fitness plan?
set goals
What should be the focus of exercise for children under 12 years of age?
skill development
the primary function of carbohydrates is to
supply energy to body cells
which is true of people with body dysmorphic disorder
they are at increased risk for depression and suicide
which statement refers to antioxidants
they protect cells from damage by blocking the formation of free radicals
An example of a general long-term fitness goal would be
to lower your risk for heart disease
water is in almost all foods, but it is most prevalent in which types of food?
vegetables