NFW Ch 1 Practice

Which of the following is a specific, time-oriented goal for weight loss?

I will lose 2 pounds in the next month.

Which of the following statements is true of the incidence of obesity in the United States?

It is steadily increasing.

The first step in making a behavior change is

acknowledging that a problem exists

Which of the following is an example of moderate physical activity?

bowling

Going for a walk instead of eating dessert is an example of

countering

People with an internal motivation to participate in fitness activities focus on

enjoying the activity.

A person with an internal locus of control

has a high level of self-efficacy.

Physical inactivity contributes to which of the following health conditions?

heart disease

Recent research has shown that most Americans are

physically inactive.

A step-by-step process of making a series of small changes is known as which of the following?

shaping