physical fitness
Indifference and helplessness underscore a defeatist thought process i.e. that we have no control over our health.
true
Results of a 2014 study initiated in Germany indicates that the earlier in life a healthy behavior is adopted, the better the health outcomes.
true
Scientific evidence links participation in fitness and wellness programs not only to better health but also to lower medical costs and higher job productivity.
true
____ goals set you up for failure, discouragement, and loss of interest.
unattainable
Organic foods are produced:
under strict government regulations
"I will reduce my body fat to 20% body fat in 2 weeks" is best described as a goal that is:
unrealistic
What function does soluble fiber serve?
lowers blood cholesterol
An individual's ____ is measured by insulin sensitivity, glucose tolerance, and improved cholesterol levels.
metabolic profile
A common technique of ____ is referred to as "urge surfing," which directs the person to notice the urge, pay attention to the way the urge feels as it builds, and then simply continue noticing it as the urge subsides.
mindfulness
Tracking your daily food consumption and identifying sources of excessive calories and fat in the diet is an example of:
monitoring
Standing while talking on the phone and taking the stairs instead of the elevator are examples of:
nonexercise activity thermogenesis.
A well-balanced diet entails eating a variety of ____ foods and monitoring total daily caloric intake
nutrient-dense
Complete proteins contain all the essential amino acids and are typically:
of animal origin
Vegetarians should be aware of what nutrition concern?
protein defficiency
The "R" in SMART goals stands for:
realistic
What term applies to lifestyle and genetic variables that may lead to disease?
risk factors
What group of vegetarians do not eat red meat but may include fish, poultry, milk products, and eggs in their diet.
semivegetarians
The National Academy of Sciences recommends that daily fat intake _____ of total caloric intake for individuals with normal insulin response to carbohydrates.
should not exceed 30 percent
Non-smoking areas, policy interventions, and advocacy groups are examples of:
social liberation
Your text describes the environment we live in as "____" when it comes to fitness and wellness.
toxic
More than 90 percent of the weight of fat in foods and more than 95 percent of the stored fat in the human body are in the form of:
triglycerides
A pedometer is a small mechanical device that senses vertical body motion and counts footsteps.
true
In behavior modification, consciousness-raising involves obtaining information about the problem so you can make a better decision about the problem behavior.
true
U.S. health-care costs per capita exceed:
$8500 per year
Moderate physical activity uses ____ calories of energy per day, or ____calories per week.
150, 1000
MyPlate guidelines say ____ of the plate should be taken up by fruits, vegetables, and grains.
3/4
Approximately what percent of the U.S. adult population meet the minimum recommendations for exercise?
49
Daily computer e-mailing, surfing the Internet, and conducting online transactions have been shown to decrease energy expenditure by _____ calories.
50 to 300
During weight lifting, which system provides the necessary energy?
ATP-CP
Based on a 2005-2015 projection, what country ranks first in life expectancy?
Japan
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has associated the intake of high trans-fatty acid with an increased risk of:
all-cause mortality
Streets typically are rated by traffic engineers according to their:
level of service
Problems of motivation, as an impediment to quit smoking, surface when people do not:
believe quitting is that important
Health-related fitness components include:
body composition
What segment of the U.S. population is more likely to meet the recommendations of the Federal Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans?
college graduates
Studies shows that individuals who log daily caloric intake ____ as those who don't.
lose twice as much weight
People with an internal locus of control have a(n):
easier time adhering to a wellness program
Essential amino acids are manufactured by the body.
false
Exercise is a type of physical activity that is by and large spontaneous.
false
Other than supplying energy, fat has no functional value in our bodies.
false
People who believe they have control over what happens to them in life are said to have an external locus of control.
false
Scientific evidence shows that most people today are maintaining a healthy lifestyle program.
false
The epidemic of physical inactivity in the United States is called the Secondary Death Syndrome.
false
The more the nutrients a person has, the healthier he or she is.
false
Vitamins, minerals, and water are the fuel nutrients for the body.
false
When countering, a person will restructure physical surroundings to avoid problem behaviors and decrease temptations.
false
The food industry spends less money advertising a single food product than the federal government spends promoting MyPlate.
false
When you write down a(n) ____, it becomes "real" and a contract with yourself.
goal
The main emphasis of physical fitness programs should be on the ____ components.
health-related
The ability to perform activities of daily living without undue fatigue that is conducive to a low risk of premature hypokinetic diseases is referred as _____ fitness.
health-related
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 advise women who are capable of becoming pregnant to consume foods that supply:
heme iron
What lipoprotein level is associated with a lower risk for coronary heart disease?
high HDL
Physical fitness standards are set ____ health fitness standards and require a(n) ____ exercise program.
higher than, more intense
What part of the brain tends to shrink in late adulthood, leading to memory impairment?
hippocampus
Most of the ATP supplied for a 200-meter run by a trained runner comes from the _____ system.
lactic acid
Some communities today use a(n) "____" to rate how useful their streets are for pedestrians and bicyclists.
walkability score
Which activity can be described as exercise?
walking 30 minutes before going to work every day
For general health, the exercise recommendation is for healthy adults call for:
150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week.
Athletes engaged in strength training and body building should:
eat a balanced diet with a large variety of nutrients from all food groups.
vitamin, mineral, and fiber supplements____
fail to supply all the nutrients and other beneficial substances present in food.
Exercise is a type of physical activity that is:
planned, structured, and repetitive.
