Principles of Wellness
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Course Introduction
Principles of Wellness explores the multifaceted nature of well-being, emphasizing the integration of physical, mental, emotional, social, and environmental health. The course introduces students to fundamental concepts and strategies for making informed lifestyle choices that promote lifelong wellness. Topics include nutrition and physical activity, stress management, disease prevention, personal responsibility, and the role of community and culture in shaping wellness. Through self-assessment, practical activities, and reflective exercises, students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to enhance their overall quality of life.
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Questions and Answers A Guide to Fitness and Wellness 3rd Edition by Gary Liguori
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Health, Wellness, and Fitness
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Q1) Critical thinking skills for health and wellness can assist you in
A)diagnosing illnesses on the Web.
B)following the doctor's orders.
C)reading food and drug labels.
D)following the guidelines of the latest research study.
Answer: C
Q2) The most common source of radiation exposure is X-rays.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) Coping strategies to deal with stress include
A)cutting back on sleep.
B)exercise and relaxation techniques.
C)alcohol and tobacco.
D)overeating.
Answer: B
Q4) Because it touches on issues or beliefs that some people prefer to keep private or others feel compelled to share,________ wellness is the most controversial part of wellness models.
Answer: spiritual
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Chapter 2: Positive Choices-Positive Changes
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Q1) The final stage of the transtheoretical model for most behaviors is A)termination.
B)maintenance.
C)relapse.
D)preparation.
Answer: B
Q2) In the field of behavior change,TTM refers to the ________ model.
Answer: transtheoretical
Q3) Self-efficacy typically develops from all of the following factors EXCEPT
A)past experience.
B)past performance.
C)anticipation of failure.
D)observational learning.
Answer: C
Q4) Which of the following is the LEAST powerful influence on self-efficacy?
A)direct experience
B)persuasion
C)vicarious experience
D)past performance
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Fundamentals of Physical Fitness
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Q1) The principle of progressive overload is best demonstrated in which of the following?
A)a person who gradually loses fitness gains after months of inactivity
B)a person who starts at 20 push-ups and gradually increases to 50 push-ups
C)a person who performs leg extension exercises to improve cycling performance
D)a person who consistently exercises at a steady pace
Answer: B
Q2) The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)is typically used to determine what?
A)your state of physical fitness
B)your ability to perform certain physical activities
C)whether your stress level is too high
D)whether you can safely increase your level of physical activity
Answer: D
Q3) The altitude at which you exercise can affect your hydration.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) Physical fitness is developed through planned ________.
Answer: exercise
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Chapter 4: Cardiorespiratory Fitness
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Q1) What condition affects bronchial passages and includes airway inflammation and bronchoconstriction,causing greater difficulty in breathing?
A)emphysema
B)arthritis
C)asthma
D)cardiovascular disease
Q2) In terms of measuring exercise intensity with metabolic equivalents,moderate-intensity activity requires
A)2-4 METs.
B)3-6 METs.
C)5-8 METs.
D)7 METs or more.
Q3) In general,the best aerobic activity for you is
A)jogging or some other high-intensity activity.
B)walking.
C)a non-weight-bearing activity such as swimming or cycling.
D)one that meets your current fitness level and that you enjoy.
Q4) The Borg scale,or ________,is a subjective measure of exercise intensity that does NOT require heart-rate information.
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Chapter 5: Muscle Fitness
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Q1) Where would you NOT find smooth muscle?
A)respiratory airways
B)heart
C)stomach
D)intestine
Q2) Static training
A)is the exertion of a constant force and speed.
B)requires a partner or piece of equipment.
C)involves muscle contraction without any change in length of the muscle.
D)involves the exertion of muscle force that occurs throughout the length of the contraction.
Q3) Which of the following are major health problems facing adults in the United States today that can be helped by muscle fitness?
A)back pain and osteoarthritis
B)bursitis and tendonitis
C)ankle sprains and leg sprains
D)cancer and hepatitis
Q4) In eccentric contraction,the muscle contracts as it lengthens.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Flexibility and Low-Back Fitness
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Q1) Irregular posture is linked with neck and shoulder pain.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What is a condition in which the joint capsule thickens and contracts,causing pain and stiffness?
A)low-back pain
B)osteoarthritis
C)frozen shoulder
D)rheumatoid arthritis
Q3) Loss of flexibility due to an injury depends on A)gender.
B)the type and extent of injury.
C)the location of injury.
D)how the injury occurreD.
Q4) Joints such as those found in the hips and shoulders that move more freely than other joints in the body are called ________ joints.
A)bioval
B)synovial
C)bicuspid
D)synergistic
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Chapter 7: Body Composition Basics
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Q1) Briefly explain why some fat tissue is necessary within the body.
Q2) The type of fat typically stored in the hip and thigh region of the body is called ________ fat.
Q3) What type of fat distribution is relatively common in premenopausal women?
A)android
B)gynoid
C)subcutaneous
D)abdominal
Q4) The indirect measure of body fat that is calculated by dividing your weight (in kilograms)by the square of your height (in meters)is called the ________.
Q5) Your friend is complaining to you that he and his brother are fat,yet he has cousins who are skinny.He wants to know,since they share a genetic background,why they are not more alike.How would you answer your friend?
Q6) ________ refers to your mental picture of your body and how you feel about it.
A)Body composition
B)Body image
C)Visceral fat
D)Body mass index
Q7) Briefly differentiate the terms overweight and obese.
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Chapter 8: Nutrition Basics: Energy and Nutrients
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Q1) Generally speaking,the daily recommended intake of vitamins and minerals is higher for females than for males.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Your friend says he plans to stay away from all carbohydrates,because he has heard that all carbs make you fat.How would you respond to your friend's contention?
Q3) Overeating carbohydrates cannot make you fat.
A)True
B)False
Q4) What contribution does alcohol intake have on one's nutrition?
Q5) Which term refers to the amount of energy in a food per unit of weight?
A)nutrient density
B)energy density
C)food weight
D)kilocalorie
Q6) Dietary fiber is an essential nutrient made of primarily amino acids.
A)True
B)False
Q7) Though is not an essential nutrient,________ does contain 7 calories per gram.
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Chapter 9: Eating for Wellness and Weight Management
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Q1) There are vegetarian options in all of the MyPlate food groups except for the protein group.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following is an eating disorder characterized by extreme thinness and intense fear of gaining weight?
A)bulimia nervosa
B)body dysmorphic disorder
C)anorexia nervosa
D)binge eating disorder
Q3) Diets that emphasize grains,vegetables,fruits,and olive oil as the primary sources of added fat are often referred to as ________ diets.
Q4) Most Americans currently need more of which kinds of vegetables within their diet?
A)tomatoes
B)starchy vegetables (like potatoes)
C)iceberg lettuce
D)legumes
Q5) Briefly explain the DASH diet plan and who it is designed for.
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Chapter 10: Stress and Its Sources
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Q1) Stress is a risk factor for diseases and conditions such as diabetes,depression,and migraines.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What is the ideal number of hours to sleep per night?
A)3-5
B)5-6
C)6-8
D)8-10
Q3) The sleep disorder called ________ is characterized by persistent problems falling asleep or staying asleep.
Q4) When the brain senses a stressor,which system is activated?
A)the autonomic nervous system
B)the fight-or-flight response
C)the sympathetic nervous system
D)the parasympathetic nervous system
Q5) Type ________ personalities experience increased levels of anxiety,irritation,and depressed mood,and have a threefold increase in risk for certain cardiovascular problems.
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Q6) Explain how men and women handle stress differently.
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Chapter 11: Chronic Diseases
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Q1) Having high levels of sugar in the bloodstream is called A)diabetes.
B)hypoglycemia.
C)hyperglycemia.
D)leukemia.
Q2) Using a transducer to transmit ultrasound waves into the chest is a diagnostic test for cardiovascular disease called A)a chest X-ray.
B)an electrocardiogram.
C)an echocardiogram.
D)computed tomography.
Q3) Sustained high blood pressure is a condition called A)hypertension. B)heart failure.
C)heart attack.
D)arteriosclerosis.
Q4) Discuss the differences in cancer rates among racial groups in the United States.
Q5) Solvents,pesticides,asbestos,and tobacco smoke are considered ________ because they are cancer-causing agents.
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Chapter 12: Infectious Diseases
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Q1) One example of a part of the body that is lined with mucous membranes to block infectious diseases is
A)the skin.
B)the nose.
C)bone.
D)the fingernails.
Q2) One example of a disorder that can commonly exist as a latent infection is
A)cirrhosis of the liver.
B)chicken pox.
C)the common cold.
D)influenza.
Q3) The ________ family of viruses includes those responsible for chicken pox,cold sores,mononucleosis,and genital herpes.
Q4) Briefly explain the routes of transmission of HIV.
Q5) Which of the following provides a chemical barrier to infectious disease?
A)the skin
B)the nostrils
C)hair
D)tears
Q6) Discuss the different types of pathogens.
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Chapter 13: Substance Use,Dependence,and Addiction
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Q1) Drug misuse is defined as ongoing use of a drug.
A)True
B)False
Q2) At BAC levels of 0.01%-0.05%,all of the following are typically experienced EXCEPT A)death.
B)relaxation.
C)loss of inhibitions.
D)impaired judgment.
Q3) The alcohol content of hard liquor is called proof.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Discuss the low-risk drinking guidelines established by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).
Q5) Drugs act on the brain's ________ system,making a person feel good and motivating him or her to repeat the behavior.
Q6) The more education a person has,the less likely he or she is to smoke.
A)True
B)False
Q7) Explain the long-term effects of marijuana use.
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