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Eighty percent of the resistance to movement around a joint is accounted for by the individual soft tissues.

FALSE

Gynoid obesity is seen in people who store fat in the abdominal area.

FALSE

Hydrostatic weighing is the least effective technique for assessing percent body fat.

FALSE

Improvements in flexibility can only be made while you are young.

FALSE

Improving health is generally not an interest among younger adults.

FALSE

Isotonic contractions are characterized by consistent muscle length.

FALSE

Obesity does not increase a person's risk for death and disability.

FALSE

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching can increase muscle power.

FALSE

Protein molecules are chains of sub-units called amino acids.

FALSE

Regular resistance training results in increased bulk and decreased flexibility for women.

FALSE

Resistance training programs increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

FALSE

Slow-twitch muscle fibers are oxygen dependent and fatigue quickly.

FALSE

Stretching should always be done to the point of pain.

FALSE

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends 1 set per resistance exercise for the general adult population.

FALSE

Weight loss resulting from the Atkins Diet is primarily a result of the high protein intake.

FALSE

In addition to improving balance and flexibility, tai chi can also be used to reduce stress.

TRUE

Lack of flexibility can cause changes in posture.

TRUE

Lean body mass is body weight minus fat.

TRUE

Medicine balls increase resistance and can be used individually or in groups.

TRUE

Most "low-carb" foods are highly processed

TRUE

Overall, most college students do not consume enough whole grains.

TRUE

Poor diet is one of the biggest contributors to diabetes.

TRUE

The leg press machine exercises the quadriceps and hamstring muscles.

TRUE

To gain improvements in flexibility, the stretch reflex should be reduced

TRUE

When setting goals for improving flexibility, you should use the SMART guidelines.

TRUE

Women experience less hypertrophy than men with resistance training.

TRUE

Eating sugar can cause hyperactivity.

FALSE

Bioelectrical impedance is a technique to determine risk for cardiovascular disease.

FALSE

A BMI of 18.5 is classified as "underweight."

FALSE

A tennis player has significantly less fat in her dominant hand.

FALSE

Active adults need about 1,200 to 1,500 calories of food energy per day.

FALSE

As muscle temperature increases, flexibility decreases

FALSE

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A BMI greater than 25 but less than 30 is classified as "overweight."

TRUE

A majority of college students are dissatisfied with their body shape and size.

TRUE

BMI incorporates height and weight to estimate weight classification.

TRUE

Brain and nerve cells are dependent upon a steady supply of glucose.

TRUE

Concentric contractions occur when force is developed in the muscle as the muscle is shortening.

TRUE

Essential fat required for females is 12%.

TRUE

Fat can be used for energy.

TRUE

Improved flexibility results in greater freedom of movement.

TRUE


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