Your Fitness Plan — Unit test Answers

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Teens who exercise regularly are also found to __________ than less active teens.

A
use illegal drugs more often
B
have higher GPAs
C
fight more with their parents
D
be more depressed
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Which of the following is the primary responsibility or focus of a medical doctor (M.D.)?

A
treat patients' symptoms
B
perform surgery on patients
C
treat patients holistically
D
focus on preventive care
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Which of the following are NOT common buzz words found on the labels of health products?

A
No Side Effects!
B
Miracle Cure!
C
No Natural Ingredients!
D
Studies Underway!
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What information do you need to share with your doctor to avoid a possible bad reaction to medication?

Answer:

All current medications (prescriptions, OTC, vitamins, supplements), known allergies, and medical history

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Which of the following statements led to the myth that men suffer from heart disease more often than women?

A
Women are generally healthier than men.
B
Heart disease is more fatal in men.
C
Hospitals treat women differently.
D
Women show different symptoms than men.
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Cost is a major factor for consumers when purchasing health products.

A
T
B
F
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Describe the roles and responsibilities of a physical therapist.

Answer:

A physical therapist evaluates a person’s movement, strength, and physical limitations and develops a treatment plan to address them. They guide patients through exercises and other therapies to reduce pain, improve mobility and strength, and recover from injury or illness. They also track progress and teach patients how to manage their condition and prevent further injury.

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Which of the following statements about unstructured play time is FALSE?

A
Unstructured play time involves parents directly.
B
Unstructured play time teaches kids to win and lose gracefully.
C
Unstructured play time is fun, so it doesn't feel like exercise.
D
Unstructured play time benefits kids who are not interested in organized sports.
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Exercise is something that should be __________.

A
painful
B
inconvenient
C
enjoyable
D
exhausting
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Besides the FDA, what are some other organizations that supply health information to the public?

Answer:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Cancer Institute, National Women's Health Information Center, American Public Health Association, Consumer Reports, and American Cancer Society are some organizations that supply health information to the public.

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List the four leading causes of death in the United States. How can a number of these deaths be prevented or greatly reduced?

Answer:

The four leading causes of death in the United States are heart disease, cancer, stroke, and chronic lower respiratory diseases. These diseases can be prevented or greatly reduced by maintaining proper lifetime fitness levels.

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Discuss why the type of members present at the fitness center is important.

Answer:

The members present help shape the fitness center’s atmosphere. You may feel more comfortable and motivated in a setting with people whose ages, fitness levels, interests, and workout styles are compatible with yours. A welcoming environment can support confidence and consistency, while an intimidating or unsuitable atmosphere may make it harder to keep exercising.

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Identify cures that the government does not regulate.

Answer:

The government does not regulate natural cures like cupping, homeopathy, magnet therapy, immunization scares, and HIV/AIDS "cures."

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