Introduction to Health and Wellness
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Course Introduction
Introduction to Health and Wellness offers students a foundational understanding of the key components that influence individual and community health. The course explores physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being, examining topics such as nutrition, exercise, stress management, healthy relationships, and preventive health measures. Students will learn to assess their own health behaviors, develop personalized wellness plans, and gain practical strategies for making informed lifestyle choices. Emphasis is placed on the connection between personal habits and overall health, as well as the importance of promoting wellness throughout the lifespan.
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Concepts of Fitness And Wellness A Comprehensive Lifestyle Approach 10th Edition by Charles
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Q1) What is sometimes considered a combined component of fitness?
A)flexibility
B)speed
C)power
D)strength
Answer: C
Q2) Flexibility refers to
A)the ability of the muscles to exert themselves.
B)force generated over time.
C)range of motion around a joint.
D)percentage of muscle to fat.
Answer: C
Q3) Which of the following are not dimensions of wellness?
A)physical
B)spiritual
C)economic
D)emotional
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Self-Management and Self-Planning Skills for Health Behavior Change
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Q1) Which of the following is an example of an outcome goal?
A)exercising 3 days a week
B)eating at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day
C)losing 1 pound a week
D)smoking less than 5 cigarettes a day
Answer: C
Q2) When an individual uses a log to keep track of behavior,this involves practicing what type of skill?
A)self-assessment
B)self-monitoring
C)performance enhancing
D)time management
Answer: B
Q3) Self-assessment is important for which of the following?
A)identifying needs
B)planning your program
C)evaluating progress
D)all of the above
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Preparing for Physical Activity
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Q1) The least severe form of heat problem during exercise is
A)heat exhaustion.
B)heat cramps.
C)heat stroke.
D)hot flashes.
Answer: B
Q2) What is good advice for getting rid of muscle cramps due to exercise?
A)perform static stretching
B)take anti-inflammatory medication
C)restrict fluid intake
D)get something to eat right away
Answer: A
Q3) Delayed onset muscle soreness is due to A)protein consumption.
B)lactic acid build up.
C)microscopic muscle tears.
D)increased range of motion during activity.
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: The Health Benefits of Physical Activity
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Q1) What category of activity was most frequently studied to determine the health benefits of physical activity?
A)sports activity
B)leisure activity
C)recreational activity
D)occupational activity
Q2) Laura has a total cholesterol value of 242 mg/dl.This value would place her in which category?
A)optimal
B)desirable
C)borderline
D)high risk
Q3) Which of the following is defined as the inability of the heart muscle to pump blood at a life-sustaining rate?
A)coronary occlusion
B)coronary thrombosis
C)congestive heart failure
D)infarction
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Chapter 5: How Much Physical Activity Is Enough
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Q1) The principle of __________ can be summarized as "if you don't use it,you lose it."
A)overload
B)progression
C)specificity
D)reversibility
Q2) Adults are less likely to meet the guidelines for which of the following activities?
A)moderate activity
B)muscle fitness and flexibility activity
C)recreational activity
D)sport activity
Q3) Running up a hill to strengthen the leg muscles for participation in a cross-country race is an application of which fitness principle?
A)overload
B)progression
C)rest and recovery
D)specificity
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Chapter 6: Moderate Physical Activity: A Lifestyle Approach
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Q1) Which of the following is used to describe moderate intensity activity?
A)activities just above rest
B)activities between 3 and 6 METS
C)activities that can be done at home
D)activities that produce heart rates above 150 bpm
Q2) __________________ means "in the presence of oxygen."
A)Aerobic
B)Anaerobic
C)MET
D)Moderate
Q3) Which of the following is true about the intensity of exercise/physical activity?
A)People generally perceive exercise intensity similarly.
B)An activity can be hard for some people but light for others.
C)METS provide a way to adjust for individual fitness levels.
D)The intensity of activity does not influence the actual energy expenditure.
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Chapter 7: Cardiovascular Fitness
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Q1) Measurement of maximal oxygen uptake is a good indicator of overall cardiovascular fitness because
A)it determines how fast you can walk and/or run without breathing too hard.
B)you cannot take in and use a lot of oxygen without good cardiovascular fitness.
C)it evaluates the rate of breathing and lung function.
D)good lung function ensures that you have a healthy heart.
Q2) Which arterial site for pulse counting is the most popular?
A)radial
B)brachial
C)carotid
D)femoral
Q3) The best example of an "aerobic activity" is a
A)30-minute jog.
B)1500-meter running race.
C)timed 1-mile bike ride.
D)100-yard dash.
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Chapter 8: Vigorous Aerobics,Sports,and Recreational Activities
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Q1) Which feature distinguishes low-impact dance aerobics from other forms?
A)eliminates music
B)eliminates kicking movements
C)one foot remains on the ground at all times
D)the heart rate stays below 100 at all times
Q2) The concept of "paralysis by analysis" refers to A)developing a long term injury.
B)muscular disorder confined to contact sports.
C)concentration on too many details at once.
D)having two left feet.
Q3) What is NOT true about participation in vigorous aerobic activities?
A)it refers to activities in the 3-6 MET range
B)participation rates decline sharply with age
C)it captures rhythmical activities that use large muscle groups
D)it resides at Step 2 of the activity pyramid
Q4) Stationary cycling typically performed as a group is called A)group fitness. B)spinning.
C)interval cycling. D)biking.
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Chapter 9: Muscle Fitness and Resistance Exercise
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Q1) If your exercise goal is to gain strength,you should use which of the following?
A)high resistance/high repetitions
B)high resistance/low repetitions
C)low resistance/high repetitions
D)low resistance/low repetitions
Q2) Which of the following terms describes the plank exercise?
A)concentric
B)eccentric
C)isometric
D)isokinetic
Q3) The capacity of a muscle to continue contracting over a long period of time is called A)power.
B)muscular strength.
C)muscular endurance.
D)cardiovascular endurance.
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Chapter 10: Flexibility
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Q1) The type of stretching exercise believed to be most effective at improving flexibility is A)dynamic.
B)static passive.
C)static.
D)PNF.
Q2) What purposes does stretching at the end of a workout serve?
A)increasing strength and cooling-down
B)building flexibility and reducing soreness
C)building flexibility and cooling-down
D)both A and B
Q3) Static stretching refers to which of the following?
A)performed slowly and held for a period of seconds
B)stretched to the point of tension
C)active muscle must be bounced
D)both A and B
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Chapter 11: Body Mechanics: Posture, Questionable
Exercises, and Care of the Back and Neck
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Q1) (p.242-256 (BASED ON EXERCISE CONTENT))Which of the following exercises might you recommend for an individual with back pain and a relatively flat back?
A)trunk side bending
B)prone press up
C)hip flexor stretching
D)lunges and heel raises
Q2) An exercise that increases risk of injury if repeated over time is called
A)antagonistic.
B)questionable.
C)controlled.
D)therapeutic.
Q3) Kyphosis refers to which of the following?
A)herniated disc
B)hump back
C)cervical displacement
D)none of the above
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Chapter 12: Performance Benefits of Physical Activity
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT true of skill-related fitness?
A)Skill related fitness declines faster than health-related fitness.
B)Skill-related fitness makes it easier to learn skills.
C)Skills can be improved with practice.
D)Excellence in one skill-related fitness component can make up for lack of another.
Q2) Which muscle fibers are best suited for anaerobic exercise?
A)fast-twitch
B)intermediate-twitch
C)slow-twitch
D)medium-twitch
Q3) Hyperkinetic conditions result from which of the following
A)not enough movement.
B)poorly structured practice.
C)too much activity and insufficient rest.
D)inappropriate feedback while learning skills.
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Chapter 13: Body Composition
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Q1) Absence of menstruation is known as A)bulimia.
B)anorexia nervosa.
C)amenorrhea.
D)oligomenorrhea.
Q2) Which of the following is a contributing factor in the weight gain observed by many college freshman?
A)hyperactivity
B)eating when stressed
C)smoking
D)social norms
Q3) What is the main limitation of BMI as an indicator of body composition?
A)It doesn't take a person's height into account.
B)It doesn't consider variations in total body water.
C)It doesn't consider muscle mass.
D)It doesn't consider bone density or structure.
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Chapter 14: Nutrition
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Q1) Which of the following fats have the ability to produce cholesterol?
A)monounsaturated fats
B)polyunsaturated fats
C)saturated fats
D)phytoestrogens
Q2) Which of the following is true?
A)Most Americans do not consume the recommended amount of salt.
B)Salt consumption is no longer viewed as a health concern.
C)Sodium intake increases risks of stroke independent of hypertension.
D)Salt consumption has decreased since the 1970s.
Q3) Which is NOT true regarding soy foods?
A)They have been shown to build muscle tissues.
B)They have been shown to reduce cholesterol levels.
C)They have been shown to contribute to bone health.
D)They have been shown to enhance immune function.
Q4) How many 8 oz glasses of water should the average adult consume per day?
A)4
B)6
C)8
D)10
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Chapter 15: Managing Diet and Activity for Healthy Body
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Q1) Which level is at the inner circle of the social-ecological model?
A)individual
B)environmental
C)settings/places
D)societal
Q2) Hunger is best described as a
A)good appetite.
B)craving for a food.
C)rumbling in your stomach.
D)physiological need for sustenance.
Q3) Which of the following describes the concept of "calorie sparing"?
A)the reduction in basal metabolism that occurs on low calorie diets
B)the perception that diet sodas will help people eat less
C)the regulation of hunger from participation in physical activity
D)balancing calorie intake with a corresponding amount of activity
Q4) Which of the following is true of a product called "lipodissolve"?
A)It is a safe and effective fat loss injection tested in clinical studies.
B)It is a dietary supplement that increases calorie burning.
C)It is viewed as a "drug" by the FDA and banned due to unproven effectiveness.
D)It is a suppressant banned along with ephedra due to health risks.
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Chapter 22: Cancer, Diabetes, and Other Health Threats
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Q1) Which of the following reflects the meaning of "stress reactivity"?
A)an index of stress used in national surveys
B)the evaluation of resources needed to address the stressor
C)the difference between genders in the perception of stress
D)the extent to which the sympathetic nervous system is activated by a stressor
Q2) Excessive stress can cause which of the following?
A)altered immune system
B)insomnia
C)increased circulation
D)both A and B
Q3) Emotional stressors are also referred to as __________ social stressors.
A)psycho
B)mental
C)cognitive
D)cerebral
Q4) What characteristics are associated with conscientious?
A)courteous,warm,and understanding
B)organized,thoughtfulness,and goal directed
C)open to experiences,accepting,and living in the moment
D)honest,candid,and careful
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Chapter 17: Stress Management, Relaxation, and Time Management
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Q1) Which of the following types of distorted thinking is defined as a person who thinks of things in absolute terms (e.g. ,black or white)?
A)overgeneralized
B)all or none
C)mental filter
D)jumping to conclusions
Q2) Which of the following is considered an appraisal-focused strategy for stress management?
A)talking about an issue with friends
B)going for a walk to change your mood
C)seeking input to solve the problem
D)listening to music to relax
Q3) Which of the following is LEAST likely to be effective for stress management?
A)emotion-focused coping
B)problem-focused coping
C)appraisal-focused coping
D)avoidant coping
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Chapter 18: The Use and Abuse of Tobacco
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Q1) Which reflect the HP 2020 goals for smoking?
A)reduce adult rates of smoking to 30% and youth rates to 20%
B)reduce adult rates of smoking to 15% and youth rates to 20%
C)reduce adult rates of smoking to 12% and youth rates to 16%
D)reduce adult rates of smoking to 20% and youth rates to 12%
Q2) Which is true of smoking?
A)Most smokers want to quit.
B)Rates of smoking have increased in recent years.
C)Women are more likely to smoke than men.
D)New cigarettes are safer than those produced in the past.
Q3) Which of the following is NOT true regarding smoking anti-policies?
A)The FDA has banned the use of the terms "light," "low tar," or "mild" on cigarettes.
B)Reductions in access to cigarettes have been correlated with declines in usage.
C)Higher taxes on cigarettes have not worked to decrease usage.
D)Companies cannot directly market cigarettes to youth under the age of 18.
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Chapter 19: The Use and Abuse of Alcohol
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Q1) Which of the following is used to define binge drinking for men?
A)drinking to get drunk
B)blood alcohol content greater than .05
C)having 5 or more drinks in a row
D)alcohol levels sufficient to cause slurred speech
Q2) What factor has contributed to a dramatic decrease in alcohol-related traffic fatalities?
A)lowering legal limits to .08
B)raising the drinking age to 21
C)random check points on highways
D)both A and B
Q3) Consumption of which of the following will result in the highest blood alcohol content?
A)6 12 ounce beers
B)7 1.25 ounce shots of tequila
C)4 6 ounce glasses of wine
D)all have the same alcohol content and will result in similar blood alcohol content
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Chapter 20: The Use and Abuse of Other Drugs
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Q1) According to the book,approximately what percent of college students have used illegal drugs in the past year?
A)5%
B)15%
C)35%
D)50%
Q2) According to a recent study,use of marijuana increased the risk of experiencing A)generalized anxiety disorder.
B)panic attacks.
C)phobias.
D)schizophrenia.
Q3) What is another name for the drug with the street name "ice"?
A)cocaine
B)crystal methamphetamine
C)phencyclinidine
D)ecstacy
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Chapter 21: Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Q1) Which is true of bacterial STIs?
A)They can be cured.
B)They are more serious than viral ones.
C)They cause no long term health risks.
D)They are not considered to be infectious.
Q2) Which of the following is considered to be a bacterial STI?
A)genital herpes
B)AIDS
C)gonorrhea
D)genital warts
Q3) Which of the following is the main reason for high STI risk among teens and young adults?
A)They are more sexually active.
B)They are less concerned about STDs.
C)They practice risky sexual activity with multiple partners.
D)They have poorer immune systems.
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Chapter 22: Cancer,Diabetes,and Other Health Threats
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Q1) Which of the following is the leading cause of death in the United States?
A)heart disease
B)cancer
C)diabetes
D)stroke
Q2) The book presented which acronym to help recognize cancer warning signs?
A)"BEWARE"
B)"LIFE"
C)"PREPARE"
D)"CAUTION"
E)"LISTEN"
Q3) Which is a true statement concerning major causes of death?
A)Infectious diseases are the leading killers in America.
B)The leading causes of death are largely preventable.
C)Cancer is the leading cause of death since 1990.
D)AIDS is one of the two leading causes of death.
E)Vaccines are the best method of reducing deaths from lifestyle diseases.
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Chapter 23: Evaluating Fitness and Wellness Products:
Becoming an Informed Consumer
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Q1) Electrical stimulators
A)are the most widely used exercise device on the market.
B)can interfere with the normal rhythm of the heart.
C)are effective but not recommended.
D)can increase blood pressure.
Q2) Products containing which herbal supplement has been blamed for hundreds of death?
A)glucosamine
B)Saw Palmetto
C)Echinachea
D)Ephedra
Q3) Which of the following is a public health goal for 2020 related to consumerism?
A)increase number of detected fraudulent products
B)enact legislation to ban infomercials
C)improve health literacy in the population
D)police the quality of health related web sites
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Chapter 24: Toward Optimal Health and Wellness: Planning for Healthy Lifestyle Change
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Q1) Which environment is improved when an individual seeks surroundings that stimulate critical thinking?
A)social
B)emotional
C)physical
D)intellectual
E)spiritual
Q2) In the HELP philosophy,"H" stands for
A)Heart.
B)Health.
C)Healing.
D)Honorable.
E)Human.
Q3) Two specific components (Access to accurate information and Building cognitions)are listed as being important for which environmental component of wellness?
A)physical environment
B)social environment
C)spiritual environment
D)intellectual environment
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