The two primary factors that influence one's risk for chronic disease are ______. - ANSWERSlifestyle choices
family history
Both sports-related fitness and health-related fitness may be influenced by - ANSWERSnutrition.
exercise.
Health-related fitness includes - ANSWERSa healthy body weigh...
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The two primary factors that influence one's risk for chronic disease are ______. -
ANSWERSlifestyle choices
family history
Both sports-related fitness and health-related fitness may be influenced by -
ANSWERSnutrition.
exercise.
Health-related fitness includes - ANSWERSa healthy body weight.
a healthy body composition.
adequate muscular strength.
The forms of activity that include a planned program of physical activities designed to
improve physical fitness are called __. - ANSWERSexercise
structured physical activity
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human services, what are the two
primary contributors to death in the United States? - ANSWERSunhealthy eating
physical inactivity
Exercise can be considered medicine because it can ______. - ANSWERShelp prevent
or delay Alzheimer's disease
decrease the risk of certain cancers
help prevent heart disease or stroke
Family history and lifestyle choices are primary influences in determining one's -
ANSWERSrisk for chronic disease.
Muscle cells can produce molecules which can influence gene expression called
______. - ANSWERSheat shock proteins
myokines
cytokines
fat (adipose) cells produce cytokines called adipokines
Physical fitness is classified into which of the two following categories? -
ANSWERSSports-related fitness
Health-related fitness
,Which statements are true with respect to levels of physical activity and their impact on
health?
-Excessive exercise may begin to have adverse effects on some health conditions.
-Beyond moderate levels of weekly physical activity, health benefits will continue to
increase gradually.
-A sedentary lifestyle has no health benefits.
-Health benefits do not change with low to moderate levels of weekly activity. -
ANSWERSa) Excessive exercise may begin to have adverse effects on some health
conditions.
b) Beyond moderate levels of weekly physical activity, health benefits will continue to
increase gradually.
c) A sedentary lifestyle has no health benefits.
A marker for health related fitness is measuring your - ANSWERSblood pressure.
The form of activity that includes many of the activities of daily living such as walking,
climbing stairs and gardening is called ________ physical activity. -
ANSWERSUNSTRUCTURED, leisure-time, lifestyle, unstructured physical, or
unstructured activity
According to the talk test, if you can carry on a normal conversation while exercising,
you are performing _________ exercise. - ANSWERSlight
Benefits of physical activity include ______. - ANSWERSincreased bone density and
strength
reduced levels of stress
improved blood glucose regulation
Examples of moderate-intensity exercise include - ANSWERSplaying golf and carrying
your clubs.
leisurely bicycling at 5-8 mph.
slow ballroom dancing.
Fat cells produce cytokines called - ANSWERSadipokines
Health benefits __________ with low to moderate levels of weekly activity. -
ANSWERSincrease
Major muscle groups that should be worked when performing resistance exercise
include - ANSWERSarms
back
legs
chest
hips
abdomen
shoulders
,Older adults are recommended to engage in flexibility exercises at least 2 times per
week for at least _____ minutes per session. - ANSWERS10
10 minutes is usually enough for most older adults.
The talk test may be sufficient to determine exercise - ANSWERSintensity
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only _____ adults meet
the recommendations of the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines. - ANSWERS1 in 5
Playing singles tennis is an example of a ______ exercise. - ANSWERSvigorous-
intensity
Gadgets available to track physical activity and/or heart rate during exercise include a -
ANSWERSpedometer.
fitness band.
smart watch.
Health problems that have been associated with excessive exercise include, -
ANSWERSasthma.
orthopedic problems.
osteoporosis.
How often should you include muscle strengthening (resistance) activities in your fitness
program? - ANSWERS2 or more days a week
Nutrition is defined as the sum of the processes involved in the intake and utilization of
food substances which include - ANSWERStransport.
absorption.
digestion.
ingestion
metabolism
How frequently should older adults participate in activities that help maintain or increase
flexibility? - ANSWERS2 days a week for at least 10 minutes
2 days a week is enough for most.
The substance found in food that performs physiological or biochemical functions in the
body is called a - ANSWERSnutrient
In which region of our country are people less likely to be physically active? -
ANSWERSSouth
Antipromoters are nutrients that - ANSWERSslow down or prevent the progression of a
disease.
, Identify simple methods one can use to determine whether one is exercising enough. -
ANSWERSWear a portable heart-rate monitor
Track your physical activity for a week.
Use a pedometer.
High -intensity exercise temporarily impairs immune competence which is associated
with an increased incidence of - ANSWERSupper respiratory tract infections.
Which of the following can influence gene expression or other metabolic activities that
can affect our health? - ANSWERSthe amount of carbohydrate we eat
the method of food preparation
the type of carbohydrate we eat
The sum processes involved in the intake and utilization of food, including ingestion,
digestion, absorption, transport and metabolism of the nutrients in food is called the
science of - ANSWERSnutrition
According to the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans report, Americans eat
too much ______. - ANSWERSsolid fats
added sugars
sodium
refined grains
There are _____ major classes of essential nutrients found in food. - ANSWERS6
carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water
A poor diet and physical activity collectively can pose additional risks for the
development of ______. - ANSWERStype 2 diabetes
heart disease
cancer
Nutrients that lead to the progression of a disease are called - ANSWERSpromoters
Your _____ play(s) an important role in determining your ultimate success in sports. -
ANSWERSgenes
Sports-related fitness includes components specific to a sport such as ______. -
ANSWERSpower
endurance
strength
speed
neuromuscular motor skills
The amounts of nutrients and phytochemicals in the food we eat can influence gene
expression and thus affect our ________ status. - ANSWERSphysical health
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