Illegal Drugs — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which of the following is NOT a way the media communicates unrealistic body images?

A
digitally altering images
B
providing a forum to discuss actors/actresses
C
criticizing high-profile individuals
D
promoting all body types
29

The FDA protects the US public from __________.

A
drugs smuggled across the border
B
harmful prescription and OTC medications
C
paying too much for medicine
D
medications that can form addictions
30

Megan is trying very hard not to get sick during this year's flu season. What would be the BEST advice you can give her on how not to get sick?

A
Manage your weight, sleep enough, and make sure not to miss any school.
B
Visit public places, eat well, and manage your stress.
C
Live a healthy lifestyle, get the necessary vaccinations, and make sure to wash your hands often.
D
Sleep less, stay away from vaccinations, and avoid sick people.
31

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the consequences of alcohol?

A
Drinking alcohol increases the likelihood of engaging in risky sexual activity, such as unprotected sex.
B
Adolescents who drink alcohol are more likely to drop out of high school than their peers who don't drink.
C
Alcohol related crashes involving teenagers accounts for approximately 5,000 deaths per year in the US.
D
Students diagnosed with alcohol abuse are four times more likely to experience major depression.
32

Stress surrounds us on a daily basis. Which of the following statements BEST describes ways to reduce or handle stress?

A
Handling stress effectively involves ignoring stressors and remaining silent about stressful issues.
B
Handling stress effectively involves recognizing what your stressors are, developing healthy behaviors to minimize stress, and adopting positive coping skills.
C
Handling stress effectively involves recognizing what stressors are and visiting a psychologist weekly to discuss stressful issues.
D
Handling stress effectively involves doing whatever it takes to erase the stressful issue from your mind.
38

Rachel wants to improve her body composition by reducing her BMI. She swims with her friends after school two days a week and eats a well-balanced diet. What else should she do to ensure that she properly applies all the necessary FITT principles in her plan?

A
She should add more cardiovascular training and weight training to her exercise routine and eat several low-calorie meals throughout the day.
B
She should increase her swimming workouts to five days a week and eat a high-calorie diet that equals 2,500 calories.
C
She should add a few days of weight training to her exercise routine and consume 4,000 calories a day.
D
She should eat a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet and add five days of weight training to her exercise routine.
39

Which of the following statements is NOT true about body composition?

A
Too much body fat can lead to joint or bone disorders.
B
Body composition is influenced by numerous factors.
C
Body composition refers to a person's overall weight.
D
Lean body mass is the nonfat component of body composition.
40

Which of the following strategies is NOT a healthy way of coping with stress?

A
managing time
B
learning how to cope
C
ignoring stress signals
D
learning how to relax

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