Health, Fitness, and Nutrition
The average age when youth first try alcohol is __ years for boys and __ years for girls. The average age at which Americans begin drinking regularly is 15.9 years old
11 and 13
According to the National Clearing House for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI), most children under the age of ____, who do not participate in drug and alcohol abuse, is virtually certain to never do so
21
About how many teenagers are in-and-out alcoholics?
3 million
The Heimlich maneuver was development and introduced by Dr. Henry Heimlich in 1974
True
Eustress
____ is a positive psychological response to stress
Adrenaline
____ is the hormone produced by the adrenal gland that increases heart rate and respiratory rate, in response to physical and mental stress
Research shows that stress is mostly created in teens by:
exams, money, and friends
Genetics play a role in determining fat storage location and body shape
fact
If you stop exercising for a period of time, muscle size decreases
fact
The abdominal muscles should not be exercised every day:
fact
You can choose specific exercises to tone certain muscles
fact
You should still watch what you eat when you are exercising, in order to maintain a healthy weight:
fact
After purchasing a set of weights for your home, there is no reason to purchase a gym membership
false
An early age of drinking onset is not usually associated with alcohol-related violence
false
CPR should only be performed when a person does not have a pulse
false
Drinking too much milk is a cause of childhood obesity
false
Injuries to the neck, head, and face, are usually minor and do not require medical attention
false
It is important to remember that if someone is bullying you, you are the problem and you need to change
false
It is not possible to get a good workout at home
false
It is unacceptable to walk around to check out the cleanliness of a fitness facility before you join
false
Jealousy is a normal human emotion and is a sign of a healthy relationship
false
Most Community Centers cater to teenagers who need a place to "hang-out"
false
Most head and facial injuries cannot be prevented by wearing protective gear and following simple procedures
false
Most home equipment is expensive
false
Most people that participate in physical fitness do not enjoy encouraging their family members to get involved with them
false
Most people who do not pay attention to their health have spent a lifetime of working out and should take a break from physical activities
false
Obesity is body weight that is normal for that particular age, sex and height
false
One pound of body fat represents about 1500 stored calories
false
Peers cannot have a direct impact on your personality
false
People who abuse drugs usually live long and healthy lives because they are "stress" free
false
Saturated fats lower cholesterol levels in the body and decrease the risk of heart disease
false
Stress can not be caused by positive or good things which happen in our lives
false
The "Draining Energy Stores" is the second stage of stress
false
The "fight or flight" response is only experienced by humans
false
The letters "CPR" mean cardiopulmonary respiration
false
The number of children in the United States who are obese has dramatically decreased over the past two decades.
false
Whenever you suspect a person is choking, the Heimlich maneuver should be performed immediately
false
You should never compromise in a healthy relationship
false
Nicotine
is the addictive chemical found in tobacco
If you do a lot of crunches you will have "six pack" abs:
myth
If you do not experience some pain from your workouts, you are probably wasting your time:
myth
Muscles turn to fat when you stop exercising:
myth
Squats are unsafe for the knees and should be avoided:
myth
Strength training makes women muscular and unfeminine:
myth
Changes to dress style, discipline problems, new friends who are disinterested in school or family related activities are all considered ____ changes associated with drug abuse
social
A treadmill is a good choice of home equipment for a person who wants to improve their cardiovascular fitness
true
Adults can also be victims of bullying
true
Although the withdrawal symptoms are extremely challenging, millions of Americans have " kicked the habit" and live happy, smoke-free lives
true
An advantage of a home gym is that you can exercise on your ownschedule
true
Dialing "911" and calling for help is important, but every second counts during a medical emergency
true
Encouraging a walk after dinner can be a way to help your family members engage in physical activity
true
Encouraging, and teaching your family the importance of exercise and healthy diet is an important part of your own personal fitness program
true
Harassment and bullying are problems that are often associated with children and teens who are of school age
true
Healthy relationships and self esteem are directly linked
true
High-density lipoproteins (HDL) are considered "good" cholesterol
true
If you don't like another person's qualities, it is best not to spend time with them
true
If you feel that your family could improve their overall level of fitness, you should encourage them to do so
true
It is important to recognize a person who is in need of first aid from choking, from someone who is not
true
Just as a person inherits physical traits, a person inherits personality traits as well
true
Many people prefer working out at a gym, and find that they can achieve their fitness goals more easily than working out at home
true
Many teens who give into peer pressure and try cigarettes end up addicted and habitual smokers for years to follow
true
Mood "swings", personality change, irresponsible behavior, depression, poor judgment, low self-esteem, negative attitude are all symptoms of drug abuse
true
More than 3,000 Americans die each year from choking
true
Most Community Centers offer family activity events, health fairs, and education
true
Most people have some circumstances in their lives that have the potential to produce stress
true
Obesity begins in the home
true
Obesity is the condition of being significantly overweight
true
Poor lifestyle habits take time to change
true
Rapid heartbeat is a physical response to stress
true
Self esteem is usually developed by past experiences
true
Some people ignore problems, some worry, and others seek out someone to share their problems with
true
Something as simple as an exercise ball can provide a well rounded workout
true
The average American child watches 19 hours and 40 minutes of TV a week
true
The primary cause of obesity in children is either due to overeating, inadequate exercise or eating disorder
true
Thirty minutes of physical activity a day can improve your family's health and can help to bring you closer together
true
Trans fatty acids are the fats that are found in most processed fast foods
true
When a person is unconscious and not breathing but has a pulse, he or she is in respiratory arrest
true
When you are considering a gym membership you should make sure that the person at the front desk is courteous and friendly
true
When you are considering membership at a gym you should make sure that the background music is at a comfortable level suitable to your taste
true
Your behavior and personality sometimes come directly from role models
true