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Course Introduction
Wellness Concepts introduces students to the fundamental principles of well-being, emphasizing the interrelatedness of physical, emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual, occupational, and environmental health. Through a combination of scientific research, practical strategies, and self-assessment tools, students will explore lifestyle choices and behaviors that contribute to lifelong wellness. The course encourages personal reflection, goal setting, and the development of strategies to enhance health and quality of life, preparing students to make informed decisions for themselves and their communities.
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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) Obesity does NOT contribute to which of the following health conditions?
A)cancer
B)heart disease
C)diabetes
D)HIV
Answer: D
Q2) In terms of factors that influence wellness,how would you classify laws that mandate child safety seats in vehicles?
A)social and economic factor
B)environmental factor
C)access to health care
D)public policies and intervention
Answer: D
Q3) A chronic disease develops from a specific risk factor.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) In general,women have a longer ________ because they are expected to live longer than men.
Answer: life expectancy
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Chapter 2: Positive Choices-Positive Changes
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Q1) Self-defeating behaviors tend to lead to the accomplishment of both short-term and long-term goals.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) In the maintenance stage of behavior change,external rewards remain as important as in earlier stages.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) Reinforcing factors are those things that encourage or discourage your change in behavior.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) Predisposing factors include your knowledge,skills,and abilities.
A)True
B)False Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Fundamentals of Physical Fitness
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Q1) Body composition can be affected by ________ as well as by various types of physical activities.
Answer: diet
Q2) If you bike or rollerblade as a form of regular physical activity,wearing a(n)________ will help you prevent head injury.
Answer: helmet
Q3) The relative amounts of muscle,fat,bone,and other vital tissues of the body are more commonly referred to as
A)muscular strength.
B)body weight.
C)body composition.
D)muscular endurance.
Answer: C
Q4) Proper treatment for shin splints involves rest,ice,and over-the-counter pain medication,if needed.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Cardiorespiratory Fitness
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Q1) Explain what ATP is and why it is important for exercise.
Q2) Explain the major parts of the cardiorespiratory system that improve with improved cardiorespiratory fitness.
Q3) With the general decrease in day-to-day ________,there is increased need for regular,structured exercise.
A)caloric intake
B)blood pressure
C)physical activity
D)body composition
Q4) One reason that exercise is thought to improve emotional wellness is that it increases the circulation of mood-enhancing chemicals that make you feel better.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The absolute maximum amount of oxygen you can consume during peak exercise is referred to as
A)VO<sub>2max</sub>.
B)A-V O<sub>2</sub> difference.
C)peak hemoglobin.
D)HDL/LDL ratio.
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Chapter 5: Muscle Fitness
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Q1) Dumbbells and barbells are among the most common types of free weights.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Total-body workouts are most commonly used by A)swimmers.
B)anyone.
C)bodybuilders.
D)runners.
Q3) Which of the following is a voluntary muscle?
A)smooth
B)cardiac
C)skeletal
D)heart
Q4) Which of the following muscles is found in the walls of organs?
A)skeletal
B)smooth
C)voluntary
D)cardiac
Q5) Explain the overload principle.
Q6) The 1-RM test is a way to assess muscle ________.
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Chapter 6: Flexibility and Low-Back Fitness
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Q1) Which of the following demonstrates the principle of specificity as applied to flexibility?
A)a person who gradually develops greater flexibility in his hips through regular stretching
B)a person who gradually loses flexibility due to inactivity
C)a person who has more flexibility in her right shoulder than other parts of her body
D)a person whose flexibility is the same in each joint
Q2) PNF stretching is a more effective technique for increasing your range of motion than static or ballistic stretching.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Thirty-three individual bones called ________ make up the spinal column.
Q4) In general,females are less flexible than males.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Ill-fitting clothing can lead to poor posture.
A)True
B)False
Q6) The position of body parts in relation to each other is called ________.
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Chapter 7: Body Composition Basics
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Q1) Excess calories from any source-fats,proteins,or carbohydrates-can cause an increase in body fat.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding body composition and metabolism?
A)A larger person will have a higher resting metabolism.
B)Resistance training is associated with an increased resting metabolic rate.
C)Muscle is less metabolically active than fat.
D)A person with a higher resting metabolic rate who is more physically active requires more calories.
Q3) In hydrostatic weighing,an individual sits in a small sealed chamber,such as a BodPod,and body-fat percentage is calculated from the amount of air displacement measured by computer sensors.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Visceral fat is internal storage fat,and it serves to cushion the organs.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Briefly differentiate the terms overweight and obese.
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Chapter 8: Nutrition Basics: Energy and Nutrients
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Q1) Food sources that are naturally abundant in vitamins,minerals,and other beneficial compounds while providing relatively few calories are termed ________.
Q2) Prepare a plan incorporating various wellness strategies for a female who is trying to reduce her risk of osteoporosis.
Q3) Which vitamin is found in leafy green vegetables,brussels sprouts,and asparagus and is important for normal blood clotting and bone metabolism?
A)vitamin A
B)vitamin D
C)vitamin E
D)vitamin K
Q4) Which standards used on food labels help people determine the nutrient context of foods within their overall diet?
A)Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges
B)Daily Values
C)Dietary Reference Intakes
D)Recommended Daily Allowances
Q5) The amount of energy in a food per unit of weight is called energy ________.
Q6) 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) When eating dinner at a restaurant,it is recommended that you skip lunch to compensate for the caloric intake at dinner.
A)True
B)False
Q2) We are more likely to make poorer nutritional choices throughout the day when we do not eat ________.
Q3) Lacto-ovo-vegetarians consume
A)only plant foods,avoiding all animal products.
B)plant foods,dairy products,and eggs.
C)plant foods and dairy products.
D)plant foods,and only fish as an animal product.
Q4) Studies have shown that weight gain of first-year college students does actually occur,but instead of the "freshman 15," the average weight gain is 2 to 5 pounds.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Your college friend who lives off-campus complains that eating fruit regularly in her diet can be expensive and is inconvenient.Outline some strategies your friend might use for minimizing cost and waste when including fruit into her daily diet.
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Chapter 10: Stress and Its Sources
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Q1) Which type of coping strategy involves attempting to do something practical and constructive about a stressor?
A)efficiency-focused
B)emotion-focused
C)construction-focused
D)problem-focused
Q2) A positive stressor is known as ________.
Q3) Which type of coping strategy involves efforts to regulate the feelings experienced as a result of a stressful event?
A)efficiency-focused
B)emotion-focused
C)construction-focused
D)problem-focused
Q4) The two primary emotions associated with stress include
A)fatigue and fear.
B)panic and anger.
C)excitement and fear.
D)anger and fear.
Q5) A negative stressor is known as ________.
Q6) Explain the general adaptation syndrome.
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Chapter 11: Chronic Diseases
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Q1) Warning signs of a stroke include upper body discomfort,cold sweat,and nausea.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A small wire tube that is placed in an artery to help keep it open is called
A)a stent.
B)an electrocardiogram.
C)a pacemaker.
D)a coronary angioplasty.
Q3) Which uncommon cancer has the highest rates among males ages 15-34?
A)leukemia
B)lung cancer
C)testicular cancer
D)myeloma
Q4) Which substance is known as "good" cholesterol because it carries excess cholesterol back to the liver?
A)lipids
B)low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
C)high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
D)triglycerides
Q5) Discuss the risk of cardiovascular disease as one ages.
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Chapter 12: Infectious Diseases
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Q1) The flu virus is transmitted through inhalation.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Jill went to the campus health center with a high fever,severe headache,stiff neck,and sensitivity to bright light.The doctor immediately ran tests to see if she had
Q3) A type of staph bacteria known by the acronym ________ is a major agent of skin infections outside medical settings.
Q4) Which of the following is a disease transmitted through an insect vector?
A)common cold
B)chlamydia
C)malaria
D)influenza
Q5) The best strategy of prevention against pathogens is
A)hand washing.
B)vaccination.
C)taking a shower.
D)coughing.
Q6) Compare acute infections,chronic infections,and latent infections.
Q7) Explain the phenomenon of the vaccine.
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Chapter 13: Substance Use,Dependence,and Addiction
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Q1) According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism,low-risk drinking limits on a weekly basis are no more than
A)14 drinks for men and 7 for women.
B)12 drinks for men and 9 for women.
C)10 drinks for men and 10 for women.
D)8 drinks for men and 9 for women.
Q2) The effects of MDMA-or Ecstasy-on the body can include nausea,muscle cramps,and blurred vision.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following is made from a plant?
A)alcohol
B)crystal meth
C)marijuana
D)Ecstasy
Q4) Almost 20 percent of all alcohol consumed is by persons between the ages of 12 and 20.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Discuss caffeine and its potential effects on the body.
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