Your Fitness Plan — Unit test Answers

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30

Give a summary of the effectiveness criteria when selecting a fitness center.

Answer:

When selecting a fitness center, consider whether its location, hours, and cost fit your schedule and budget. Check that it has clean, safe, well-maintained equipment and facilities that support your fitness goals. Look for qualified staff, suitable classes or programs, and a welcoming environment. Before joining, review the membership contract, fees, cancellation policy, and any opportunity to try the facility.

31

Support the argument that the increased accessibility to health information is a positive development.

Answer not available
32

Consider the amount of physical activity your family currently engages in together. Describe three activities that you could add to your current family time to encourage physical activity. Why would those particular activities fit into your family's lifestyle?

Answer:

We could take a family walk after dinner, ride bikes together on a nearby trail, and play an active game such as catch at a park. These activities are flexible, do not require much equipment, and can be adjusted to fit our schedule and everyone's abilities. They would let us spend time together while being more active.

33

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
34

Most fast-food advertisements focus on the high levels of salt and fat contained in the food.

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T
B
F
35

What are the important cost considerations when signing up for a fitness club membership?

Answer:

Look beyond the advertised monthly payment. Ask about initiation or enrollment fees, annual fees, contract length, required payment commitments, and charges for canceling or freezing a membership. Check whether classes, personal training, lockers, or other services cost extra, and compare the total cost with your budget and how often you expect to use the club.

36

Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of buying and using home fitness equipment.

Answer:

Purchasing home fitness equipment is a bigger commitment because you must find space for it in your home and perform periodic maintenance on the equipment. The benefits include both convenience and privacy. These factors will hopefully translate into more frequent exercise and greater personal health.

38

Julie needs to find a primary care physician. Which of the following processes would be the BEST for her to follow?

A
make a list of doctors, check on their skills, make an appointment
B
contact two or three doctors, research their skills, make a list of the ones you dislike
C
evaluate different doctors, contact other doctors, make a list of their skills
D
make a list of doctors, make an appointment, research their credentials
39

The leading causes of death in the United States can be prevented or greatly reduced by maintaining proper fitness levels.

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T
B
F
41

Write the following stages of life in the proper order from youngest in age to oldest in age. Early Adulthood Late Adulthood Adolescence Middle Adulthood Toddlerhood Early Childhood Infancy Middle Childhood

Answer:

The stages of life should be placed in the following order: infancy, toddlerhood, early childhood, middle childhood, adolescence, early Adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood.

44

Overall, technology has had a beneficial effect on medical treatment.

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T
B
F
45

Give an overview of the key factors that you should consider when purchasing home fitness equipment.

Answer:

Choose equipment that fits your fitness goals, current ability, and preferred activities. Consider the purchase price and any ongoing maintenance costs, how much space it will require, and whether it is safe and easy to use. Check its quality, durability, warranty, and upkeep requirements. If possible, try it before buying and consider whether it offers enough variety to keep you using it over time.

46

Which of the following statements does NOT describe a fraudulent health product?

A
It has been proven safe and effective.
B
It wastes billions of consumer dollars.
C
It can cause serious injuries.
D
It can delay proper treatment.
47

Lifetime activities are activities that can be __________.

A
enjoyed for many years or decades
B
enjoyed by people within a wide age range
C
enjoyed by people of varying athletic abilities
D
all of the above

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