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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
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Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A
Infants' diets, which primarily consist of breast milk or formula, are higher in fat than other diets.
B
Adolescents need more calories and nutrients, especially if they are very inactive.
C
Adults' activity levels tend to decline in age, which requires a reduction in the amount of calories consumed.
D
Children who are two years or older can follow the recommendations of the food guide pyramid.
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Which of the following steps to putting together a successful fitness program is least beneficial to reinforcing commitment?

A
making the program official
B
applying the FITT principle
C
creating monitoring tools
D
assigning smaller steps and rewards
4

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

A
The motivation at the start of a program is often higher than later on when the progress made might be less obvious.
B
At the start of a fitness program, the body is less used to physical activity so it feels better.
C
Maintaining a fitness program decreases an individual's ability to sleep, making it more difficult to maintain a program than to begin one.
D
all of the above
5

Which of the following statements does NOT describe how teens can create a healthy body image?

A
Teens should limit comparisons of their body to others.
B
Teens should focus on their accomplishments.
C
Teens should not allow their peers to influence them negatively.
D
Teens should use the media to figure out what body type is healthy.
6

Regular physical activity can help prevent disease by __________.

A
controlling weight
B
controlling blood pressure
C
improving cardiorespiratory fitness
D
all of the above
7

Which of the following statements is NOT true about metabolism?

A
Basal metabolism is the amount of energy needed for sustaining life.
B
Basal metabolism is measured by the amount of calories burned when your body is inactive.
C
Metabolism is influenced by numerous factors, such as heredity and age.
D
Younger people generally have a slower metabolism than adults.
8

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

A
repairing muscles
B
producing hormones
C
making hemoglobin
D
absorbing certain vitamins
9

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

A
contains 95% organic ingredients
B
animals must have access to the outdoors
C
produced without conventional pesticides
D
crop must be harvested by hand
10

The BEST use of the food pyramid would be __________.

A
to help determine a healthy eating pattern that represents a balanced diet
B
to determine the food that should never be eaten
C
to create a diet that excludes fat
D
to count calories and carbohydrates
11

Charlie had some tests done recently to assess his risk for certain diseases. The results showed that he has a waist circumference of 47 inches, a BMI of 29, and a normal skin fold measurement test. What should Charlie do?

A
Charlie is a little too thin, he is most likely underweight, and he needs to consult a dietician or doctor to help him see how to modify his diet to gain some weight.
B
Charlie should repeat the caliper test because it does not fit with the other information, and he should start an exercise routine and diet to reduce his body fat.
C
Charlie should immediately start an exercise and diet program because all his tests indicate that he is extremely obese, which puts him at risk for several diseases.
D
Charlie should repeat the BMI because the other tests were normal, and he should avoid changing his body composition because he'll be too overweight.
12

In order to gain the maximum benefits from an exercise program, you should include both cardiovascular training and weight training.

A
T
B
F
13

The water weight lost while taking a diuretic is only temporary.

A
T
B
F
14

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of too little body fat?

A
increased cholesterol
B
organ failure
C
death
D
altered hormones
15

Select the positive statement that would BEST counteract this negative statement: "I do not have the time to exercise."

A
I can exercise anywhere.
B
I have to start somewhere.
C
I will make it a priority.
D
I will increase my energy.
16

After a surgical weight loss procedure, which behavior would the doctor be most likely to recommend to the patient?

A
to eat a high-calorie, balanced diet
B
to take diuretics
C
to use a liquid diet
D
to take vitamin and mineral supplements
17

Carbohydrates are nutrients that supply the main energy source for the body, in the form of sugars.

A
T
B
F
18

Professional treatment for an eating disorder includes all of the following EXCEPT:

A
physical therapy
B
nutritional counseling
C
psychotherapy
D
residential treatment
19

A person's metabolism remains constant throughout life.

A
T
B
F
20

What can be the cause of weakened muscle and kidney functioning?

A
too little potassium
B
too much potassium
C
too little calcium
D
too much calcium

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