Setting Healthy Goals — Unit test Answers

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about the benefits of aerobic exercise and type 2 diabetes?

A
Aerobic exercises can cure type 2 diabetes.
B
Aerobic exercise can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.
C
Aerobic exercise can help people better manage their blood sugar levels.
D
Aerobic exercise lowers your heart rate, which helps lower one's blood sugar levels.
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Of the activities listed below, which would be classified as a group activity?

A
weight training
B
cycling
C
yoga
D
soccer
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Modifying your personal action plan is never helpful in reaching personal fitness goals. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Environmental factors that can affect activity selection include __________.

A
personal safety, pollution, and extreme temperatures
B
cost of facilities, extreme temperatures, and pollution
C
competitive level, extreme temperatures, and personal safety
D
pollution, competitive level, and extreme temperatures
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Exercise is important for people with arthritis because it increases muscle and bone strength.

A
T
B
F
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Symptoms of excessive stress include all of the following EXCEPT:

A
depression
B
constipation
C
increased energy level
D
headache
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The components of lifetime fitness include all of the following components EXCEPT:

A
regular exercise
B
proper nutrition
C
healthy lifestyle choices
D
weekly acupuncture sessions
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Which of the following symptoms is considered a physical effect of stress?

A
chest pain
B
mood swings
C
irritability
D
restlessness
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Physiological age is the number of years a person has been alive.

A
T
B
F
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A major side effect that stress can cause on the gastrointestinal system is __________.

A
diminished levels of gastrin, leading to constipation
B
elevated levels of gastrin, causing stomach ulcers
C
elevated levels of cortisol, causing overeating
D
diminished levels of cortisol, causing stomach ulcers
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Understanding the benefits of an activity can __________.

A
Increase your motivation to continue doing it
B
decrease your effectiveness at getting those benefits
C
decrease your chances of becoming injured doing it
D
none of the above
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Jerry has not worked out in several years. He has experienced some health issues and is realizing the importance of incorporating physical activity into his lifestyle again. Which of the following activities would be most appropriate for his fitness level?

A
running several 400-meter sprints
B
jogging for three miles
C
walking for 30 minutes around the neighborhood
D
participating in a high-intensity cycling class
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It's recommended that those with osteoporosis __________.

A
monitor their blood sugar levels throughout cardiorespiratory activities
B
increase their bone density with high-intensity activities
C
always have their inhalers close by during flexibility activities
D
limit their overall activity time to 20 minutes per day
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When beginning an exercise program, people with asthma should always __________.

A
avoid activities that use increased oxygen levels
B
monitor their levels of glucose very carefully
C
plan a steady progression of exercise intensity
D
skip the warm-up and cool down periods
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The term "fitness" refers to the quality of physical and mental soundness. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Interval training is an exercise program that intersperses intense physical activity with periods of rest.

A
T
B
F
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Illness is considered a behavioral stressor.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is NOT a short-term fitness goal?

A
working out 3 times a week
B
losing 1 pound per week
C
establishing healthier nutritional habits
D
eating twice as many fruits each day
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Short-term goals can be set to help achieve specific long-term goals.

A
T
B
F
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Being unable to play tennis due to extreme heat is an example of a(n) __________.

A
cost factor
B
personality factor
C
equipment factor
D
environmental factor

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