HHP final multiple choice
which of the following is not considered a harm reduction strategy?
incarceration
what is the most common used illicit drug among persons aged 12 and older?
marijuana
at which stage of NREM sleep will you feel most groggy if you are suddenly awakened from it?
stage three
which of the following statements is TRUE about smoking cessation?
the risk of smoking related heart attack can fall by half within a year
one drink is defined by the national institute on alcohol abuse and alcoholism as _____ ounce(s) of alcohol.
.5
how many calories are there in one gram of fat?
12
the smoking rate for adults in the U.S. has leveled off at approx. ______ %
20
obesity is defined as having a body mass index higher than ____
30
at what age does weight typically begin to decline for males and females due to causes such as less muscle tissue, less body mass, and decreased caloric need?
60
which of the following segments of the U.S population has the highest rate of smoking?
Alaska natives
which of these essential nutrients is the body's main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
What is the major goal of primary disease prevention efforts?
Inhibit the development of disease
sleep dysomnias include all of the following disorders, EXCEPT?
REM behavior disorder
which is not a consumer concern?
Vegetarian diets
which of the following statements regarding alcohol use in the United States is TRUE?
about 35% of adults call themselves abstainers
which population group tends to drink very little or abstain from alcohol b/c of biological reaction to alcohol?
asian americans
which of the following is a central nervous system stimulant?
caffeine
which of the following are considered macronutrients?
carbohydrates
what neurotransmitter is implicated in schizophrenia?
dopamine
obese people are _____ times as likely as healthy-weight people to die before reaching their expected life span
four
phencyclidine (PCP) is which type of drug?
hallucinogen
the form of fitness that refers to the ability to perform daily living activities and other activities with vigor i known as:
health-related fitness
which heat related disorder is characterized by muscle cramps caused by excessive loss of electrolytes in sweat and inadequate intake?
heat cramps
which of the following conditions is NOT associated with anorexia nervosa?
high blood pressure
cardiorespiratory endurance exercise includes all the following EXCEPT:
horseback riding
the body mass index (BMI) is used mainly to determine:
how your body weight may affect your health
which best illustrates a smart goal?
i will eat my meals on time and limit myself to one snack daily
the recommended treatment for soft tissue injury includes which of the following?
immediately apply ice
all of the following are associated with low body fat levels EXCEPT:
increased appetite
common thought patterns associated with eating disorders include all of the following EXCEPT:
indifference to others opinions
the youngest people in the U.S use which type of drugs b/c they are so readily available?
inhalants
which of the following is NOT true of cholesterol?
it is produced during hydrogenation
al of the following are standards used for diagnosing anorexia nervosa EXCEPT:
lack of appetite
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) includes all the following EXCEPT:
laryngitis
most young adults have a circadian rhythm that tells them to fall asleep ____ in the evening and to wake up ____ in the morning than older adults.
later; earlier
withdrawal symptoms that occur when you try to quit smoking can typically include all of the following EXCEPT?
loss of appetite
which of the following is NOT one of the benefits of physical activity and exercise?
lower risk of schizophrenia
alcohol abuse can lead directly to all the following EXCEPT?
lung cancer
abdominal fat is considered a greater threat to health than hip-and-thigh fat because abdominal fat:
more easily enters the blood stream
a person who perceives himself as insufficiently muscular in appearance, regardless of actual muscle size, is said to have:
muscle dysmorphia
which of the following substances in tobacco smoke is most closely associated with oxygen deprivation the heart?
nicotine
which of the following, by definition is (are) a drug?
nicotine, caffeine, and aspirin
alcohol is removed from the liver at a rate of _____ ounce per hour.
one half
pain reduction is most associated with which type of drug?
opiods
most drugs are taken by:
oral
the stress response is a series of ____ that occur in the face of a threat.
physiological changes
the most important part treating eating disorders is:
physiological counseling
According to the stages of change model, what is the 3rd stage?
preparation
although men diet, they do so for different reasons than females do. males tend to focus there attention on ______, whereas women focus on weight.
shape
what is a controllable health risk?
smoking on your lunch break
binge drinking on college campuses is most strongly influenced by:
social environment
which of the following is a warning sign or event that often precedes a suicide attempt?
social isolation
which of the following statements about body fat percentages is TRUE?
some hormones cannot be produced when body fat falls below a certain threshold
which of the following is a term used to refer to a substance that causes changes in brain chemistry and alters consciousness, perception, mood, and thoughts?
substance
which of the following is NOT considered n essential nutrient?
sugar
all the following factors increase the absorption of alcohol, EXCEPT?
sugar intake
inappropriate methods of keeping weight low associated with bulimia nervosa include all of the following EXCEPT:
thermogenics
which of the following statements about tobacco is TRUE?
tobacco smoke contains dozens of cancer causing substances
when a person with physiological dependence on a substance needs higher and higher doses to achieve a high, that person is experiencing:
tolerance
these lipids have been chemically modified through the process of hydrogenation so they remain solid at room temperature:
trans fatty acids
stage ____ of NREM sleep represents the beginning of actual sleep.
two
the best way to avoid injury during exercise is to:
warm up and cool down