Cumulative Exam — Cumulative exam Answers

Inherited diseases can __________, which will negatively affect physical fitness.A.increase muscle fibersB.limit cardiovascular functionalityC.increase flexibilityD.all of the above

A serving of food that has 10% to 19% of a nutrient based on a 2,000-calorie diet is considered to have __________.A.low nutritional valueB.good nutritional valueC.average nutritional valueD.excellent nutritional value

The human body consists of two types of fat components: essential body fat and storage body fat.

Betty is a professional high diver and takes a vacation to a beach she has not visited before. While there, she notices a tall cliff, which she thinks would make an excellent place to practice her diving. Which of the following statements about this situation is FALSE? A. It would be safer for Betty to practice at home since she is unfamiliar with the area. B. It would be perfectly safe for Betty to swim around and make sure the water is deep enough. If she finds that it is, the cliff could be a good place to practice. C. Betty could check in town to see if there are any group tours that include supervised cliff diving, instead of diving alone. D. Betty could do some research about the area and see if it is a common cliff for diving. If she finds that it is safe, she could then plan another trip with a group of fellow divers to practice at the cliff.

Sophie's total body fat is 30%, which places her in the healthy body fat range.

Everyday responsibilities that can limit or restrict regular exercise include __________.A.work scheduleB.time spent commutingC.completing school workD.all of the above

Which of the following can be described as a sedentary activity? A. sitting and watching the television B. outdoor calisthenics C. sprinting on a track D. running on a trail Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Where would the following activity BEST fit on the physical activity pyramid? Yoga A. sedentary activities B. flexibility activities C. aerobic activities D. lifestyle activities Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of being an assertive communicator? A.gaining self-confidenceB.earning respect from othersC.creating dishonest relationshipsD.improving decision-making skills

Wilma is 4'8" tall and needs to get a glass from a top shelf of a cabinet so she can get something to drink. Which of the following is the safest choice for Wilma? A. jumping to knock the glass into her hands B. using a stool or a small ladder to reach the glass C. grabbing a chair from the table and using it to reach the glass D. climbing on the countertop so it will be easy to reach the glass

Household chores are a good way to fit exercise into your everyday routine.

Paul has been clinically diagnosed with depression, so he takes a lot of prescription drugs. Based on this information, which of the following is most likely to influence his body composition? A.metabolismB.energy balanceC.geneticsD.medical problems

Which statement is TRUE about the factors affecting physical fitness?A.We have no control over any of the factors.B.We have total control over all the factors.C.The factors that affect physical fitness only apply to athletes.D.We can control some of the factors, but not all of them.

How much physical activity should an adult have each week?A.60 minutes per day, 7 days a weekB.30 minutes per day, 7 days a weekC.60 minutes per day, 5 days a weekD.30 minutes per day, 5 days a week

Which of the following statements is NOT true for aggressive communicators?A.criticize, blame, or attack othersB.speak loudly and overbearinglyC.listen wellD.use humiliation and intimidation

Speaking skills to work on for effective communication include __________.A.reading body language and active listeningB.voice volume, tone, and pitchC.reading body language and voice volumeD.tone, pitch, and active listening

An active listener is someone who interrupts the speaker to ask questions.

Using a pedometer can promote a physically active lifestyle.

Strong swimmers do NOT need to restrict themselves to swimming in areas patrolled by lifeguards.

Organic foods tend to have higher levels of nutrients than nonorganic foods.