Wellness

An eating disorder characterized by a refusal to eat enough food to maintain a reasonable body weight is

anorexia nervosa.

The term stressor is best defined as

any physical or psychological event that produces stress

Which of the following statements is an example of negative self-talk?

"I won the speech contest, but only because non of the other speakers were very good."

An example of a snack low in energy density is

An apple

As part of total adequate daily water intake, an adult male should drink about ________ cups of fluid.

13

How many cups of vegetables per day are recommended for someone on a 2000-calorie diet?

2.5

The recommended daily intake of fiber for women is _________ grams.

25

A pound of body fat is equal to __________ calories.

3,500

An appropriate frequency for a cardiorespiratory endurance program is _______ times per week

3-5

Essential fat makes up _________ percent of total body weight in men.

3-5

The percentage of Americans who are classified as obese is approximately

35 percent

Weight loss of __________ percent of one's body weight is enough to reduce health risks and increase life expectancy in obese individuals.

5-10

The average fashion model weight how much less than the average American woman does?

50 pounds

According to the National Institutes of Health, about _________ percent of American adults are overweight.

69

A women may experience amenorrhea and loss of bone mass if her percentage of body fat is less than

8 to 12 percent

Which of the following statements about depression and suicide is false?

A sudden lightening of mood in a depressed person indicates that the danger of suicide has passed.

Varying your activities in order to develop balanced, total-body fitness is called

Cross-training

People are at greater risk for early-onset heart disease if they tend to gain weight in the

Abdomen

Which of the following is true about diabetes?

About 50 percent of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight when diagnosed.

Stress may increase risk for cardiovascular disease by increasing

Blood pressure

Which nutrient is of particular concern for women?

Calcium

The more _________ your diet is, the more varies and rich in fruits and vegetables it will be.

Colorful

Which term best fits a Type A personality?

Competitive

Obese people are more than three times as likely as non-obese people to develop

Diabetes

Which of the following statements about genetic factors in obesity is true?

Genetic factors influence where on the body extra weight

Which of the following is an example of a stressor?

Getting a flat tire

Which one of the following characteristics is most closely associated with elevated risk of heart disease?

Hostility

Foods from plant sources usually provide _____________ proteins.

Incomplete

Anemia is associated with a deficiency in

Iron

Which of the following best describes the endocrine system?

It affects body functions through the release of hormones.

What is one benefit of starting an exercise program slowly?

It allows your body to adjust to exercising

What is the use of an exercise journal?

It can identify behaviors that cause non-compliance

Why is exercise especially important for people with conditions like metabolic syndrome or prediabetes?

It encourages the body to use insulin efficiently.

Which of the following is not a health benefit of fiber?

It lowers the risk of osteoporosis.

Adverse effects of ephedra do not include

Lethargy

Which type of food must meet limits on pesticide residues?

Organic Food

Cycling the intensity and duration of your workouts is referred to as

Periodization

Which among the following is LEAST important for combating the adverse health effects of obesity?

Physical Endurance

Which of the following statements are true in regards to physical activity?

Physical activity produces health improvements for individuals at varying rates due to people's different genetics.

Making the choice to go for a walk to cope with stress is controlled by which of the following nervous systems?

Somatic

Which of the following is a primary function of fats in your diet?

They aid in your body's absorption of certain vitamins.

Which of the following is not a way to help you avoid problems with your body image?

Think thin

Women are more likely than men to be dissatisfied with their bodies, typically wishing they were

Thinner

Which of the following is not recommended in the textbook as a time-management strategy?

Try doing things yourself rather than delegating.

Which type of diabetes occurs when the pancreas produces little or no insulin?

Type 1

Which of the following nutrients does not supply the body with energy?

Vitamins

If someone has been sedentary for a long time and wants to lose weight, which type of exercise may be the ideal one to start with?

Walking

Which of the following is not a whole-grain food?

Wheat Flour

When looking for whole-grain products, check for this word as the first word in the list of ingredients:

Whole

Which is the term that defines a range of behaviors from moderate dieting to bulimia and anorexia?

abnormal eating

A synonym for "fat cells" is

adipose tissue

A stability ball is actually

an unstable platform

Controlling body weight is best accomplished by

balancing calories consumed with calories expended.

Which technique for evaluating health risks associated with body weight is based on the concept that a person's weight should be proportional to his or her height?

body mass index

Janice is going on vacation for a week. Unfortunately, this means she will be unable to engage in her usual exercise program. She should

bring her resistance bands and go on runs if her hotel does not have an exercise room

The General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) theorizes that stress

can be either eustress or distress.

Endurance athletes may need to consume additional

carbohydrates

Which of the following does not increase during the fight-or-flight reaction?

digestion

Behaviors associated with exercise for women who are pregnant should include

drinking plenty of fluids to avoid heat stress

Which of the following patterns of eating is best for weight management?

eat four to five meals per day including breakfast and snacks

Which of the following elements in the energy balance equation is under individual control?

energy intake from food

What is the important first step in planning a healthy diet?

examining what you already eat

What type of exercise burns the most fat calories?

exercising at 55-69 percent of your maximum heart rate

Which is a sign of diabetes?

extreme thirst

Essential fat is best defined as

fat that is necessary for the body to function.

When exercising, it is best to hydrate yourself by drinking

filtered tap water

Patrick wants to drink more healthily, yet he hates plain water. He should drink all of the following except

flavored water

A stability ball gets its name from the fact that it

forces the users' body to stabilize itself to compensate for the ball's instability

What is a good strategy for overcoming insomnia?

go to bed at the same time each night

Women have a higher proportion of essential fat than men primarily because women

have essential fat deposited in the breasts, uterus, and other sex-specific sites.

Which of the following is not a sign of an eating disorder?

high blood pressure and heart rate

What is a leading source of saturated fat in the American diet?

hot dogs and lunch meats

Which of the following is an appropriate exercise guideline for older people?

include resistance training, aerobic, and flexibility training

The term "IED" stands for

intermittent explosive disorder.

Cardiorespiratory endurance is developed by doing activities that

involved continuous rhythmic movements of large-muscle groups

Which exercise cannot be performed using a stability ball?

jumping jacks

Low-carbohydrate diets advocate what approach?

keep daily carbohydrate intake below 130 grams

Mini-goals help a physical fitness program by

keeping a program on track

Vegetarians who eat dairy products and eggs are called:

lacto-ovo-vegetarians.

A good nutritional strategy for coping with stress is to

limit caffeine intake.

The final step in developing a physical fitness program is

making a commitment

Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of heart disease for

men more than women

Consistent, restful sleep is considered protective against all of the following except

osteoarthritis

Recommendations for getting started with meditation include which of the following?

pick a word, phrase, or object to focus on

What conditions characterize diabetes?

possible outcomes of blindness, circulation problems, nerve damage, and kidney failure

Which of the following is an effective strategy for keeping with a diet plan?

preparing your own food at home

The leading source of calories in the American diet is

regular (non diet) soda

What function is the largest function of metabolism?

resting metabolism

Which strategy can help maintain an exercise program?

rewarding yourself

The first step in developing a personal fitness plan is to

set goals

Which of the following health problems is associated with obesity?

skin problems

Complete protein sources

supply all essential amino acids.

The primary function of carbohydrates is to

supply energy to body cells.

You can feel more relaxed and energetic for as long as two hours following the activity just by

taking a brisk walk for as little as 10 minutes

Resting metabolic rate is

the energy required to maintain vital body functions.

Your body begins releasing endorphins, your heart rate accelerates, and your hearing and vision become more acute. You are experiencing

the fight-or-flight reaction.

The term "stress response" is best defined as

the physical and emotional changes associated with stress

An example of a general long-term fitness goal would be

to lower your risk for heart disease

Which of the following is an appropriate use of food?

to satisfy hunger needs

Which of the following is not a component of the female athlete triad?

use of steroids