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Why is it often easier to start a fitness program than it is to maintain one?

The motivation at the start of a program is often higher than later on when the progress made might be less obvious.

At the start of a fitness program, the body is less used to physical activity so it feels better.

Maintaining a fitness program decreases an individual's ability to sleep, making it more difficult to maintain a program than to begin one.

all of the above

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Which of the following is NOT a condition required by the government to label food "organic"?

contains 95% organic ingredients

animals must have access to the outdoors

produced without conventional pesticides

crop must be harvested by hand

Which of the following processes does the body NOT use protein to perform?

repairing muscles

producing hormones

making hemoglobin

absorbing certain vitamins

Which of the following steps to putting together a successful fitness program is least beneficial to reinforcing commitment?

making the program official

applying the FITT principle

creating monitoring tools

assigning smaller steps and rewards

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Infants' diets, which primarily consist of breast milk or formula, are higher in fat than other diets.

Adolescents need more calories and nutrients, especially if they are very inactive.

Adults' activity levels tend to decline in age, which requires a reduction in the amount of calories consumed.

Children who are two years or older can follow the recommendations of the food guide pyramid.

Regular physical activity can help prevent disease by __________.

controlling weight

controlling blood pressure

improving cardiorespiratory fitness

all of the above

Which of the following can be described as a sedentary activity?

sitting and watching the television

outdoor calisthenics

sprinting on a track

running on a trail

Fresh fruit can be contaminated by the water used to wash it.

Generally, those who are less active have no opportunities to exercise.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with hypertension?

nosebleeds

regular heartbeat

chest pain

vision problems

It is possible for an individual to exercise too much.

MyPlate was created to __________.

to encourage Americans to eat the same quantity of food across the different food groups

to be a visual tool for understanding a healthy diet

to help Americans measure the amount of fat in their bodies

to provide a reference for evaluating different types of cuisine

Which of the following is NOT a function of the recommended dietary allowance (RDA)?

to prevent nutrient deficiencies

to reduce the risk of disease

to meet nutritional needs

to prevent nutrient overdoses

Acne is caused by __________.

a strict diet

eating at night

hormones

dry skin

Which of the following is the least effective way to get an exercise program back on track?

identifying the cause of noncompliance

adjusting the reward system to improve motivation

preparing for future challenges

feeling guilty

When estimating a serving size, it is good to know that 3 oz. of __________ is about the size of a deck of cards.

meat, poultry, or fish

cheese

nuts or candy

vegetables, pasta, or rice

Which percentage of American adults do not exercise on a regular basis?

40%

50%

55%

60%

Processed, low-fat foods are typically low in calories.

A successful personal fitness plan includes activities to develop only one area of health-related fitness.

Yulia is twenty-four years old. She has been fit and lean her whole life and recently has begun to put on an unhealthy amount of weight. She goes to her doctor because she is not eating any differently than she has before, yet she is now heavier. What will Yulia’s doctor most likely tell her?

Adults need fewer calories than kids and teens, so she needs to eat less.

Adults need more calories than kids and teens, so she needs to eat more.

Adults are heavier than kids and teens.

Adults need more exercise than kids and teens.

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