PHED final exam questions & answers 2024/2025
What is the most important nutrient - ANSWERSwater
What is the set point - ANSWERSmechanism that seems to regulate how much a person weighs
T/F Does Vitamin D possess anti-cancer properties - ANSWERSTrue
What raises cholesterol levels more...
What is the most important nutrient - ANSWERSwater
What is the set point - ANSWERSmechanism that seems to regulate how much a person weighs
T/F Does Vitamin D possess anti-cancer properties - ANSWERSTrue
What raises cholesterol levels more than anything else in the diet - ANSWERSSaturated fats and Trans
fats
T/F the number of people over weight has increased dramatically in the past two decades -
ANSWERSTrue
What cholesterol is the good cholesterol - ANSWERSHDL
What cholesterol is the bad cholesterol - ANSWERSLDL
What type of cholesterol does aerobic exercise increase - ANSWERSHDL
What is altruism - ANSWERStrue concern for and action on behalf of others; a sincere desire to serve
others above one's personal needs
T/F is a person is trying to lose weight, a combination of aerobic and strength-training exercises work
best - ANSWERSTrue
What are some weight loss strategies - ANSWERSsetting realistic goals, eat less fat, cook wisely, get
support, think positive, avoid social binges
, The main substance used to build and repair tissue - ANSWERSprotein
What are the stages of the general adaptation syndrome - ANSWERSalarm reaction, resistance,
exhaustion/recovery
What is the most effective method for spot reducing - ANSWERSno answer is correct because you cannot
spot reduce—it is a myth
What are time killers - ANSWERSWatching TV, Eating, Shopping, Daydreaming, Listening to music
Type A personality - ANSWERShard driving, overly ambitious, at times hostile and overly competitive,
sets own goals, self motivated, sense of urgancy
Type B personality - ANSWERScalm, casual, relaxed, easy going
What are the best sources of antioxidants and phytonutrients - ANSWERSfruits and vegetables
Fight or flight (drawing from the board—memorize (physiological response)) - ANSWERSStressor is sent
to the brain via the nervous system; brain decides if invalid or valid
If stressor is invalid then . . . - ANSWERShomeostasis
Is stressor is valid then . . . - ANSWERShormones are released causing physical changes
Physical changes from the release of hormones are - ANSWERSincrease heart rate, BP, breathing,
strength, metabolism, general awareness; decrease in pain sensation, digestion, time for blood to clot
What is Coronary Heart Disease - ANSWERSarteries are narrowed by fatty deposits
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