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A doctor confirms that a patient is overweight after performing multiple tests and calculating the patient’s body mass index (BMI). Which strategy will the doctor most likely recommend to help the patient reduce his weight in a healthy way?

A
Follow a workout plan if there is extra time in the day.
B
Eat one serving of fruit each week.
C
Follow a diet that increases food consumption.
D
Join a weight-loss support group.
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Which behavior would most likely have a positive influence on body image?

A
checking body weight daily
B
following current dietary fads on social media
C
defining body image through magazines and television
D
using consistent routines for health and beauty
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What is a short-term consequence of a sedentary lifestyle?

A
high blood pressure
B
decrease in flexibility
C
diagnosed with being obese
D
development of heart disease
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What is the next step after gathering information when making smart food choices?

A
Decide if help is needed.
B
Take personal responsibility.
C
Review the decision made.
D
Identify alternative food choices.
5

Which friend is experiencing an internal barrier to physical fitness?

A
Mark lacks access to fitness equipment.
B
Tyler has trouble finding a safe area to work out.
C
Talia puts in only 50 percent of effort during her workout.
D
Clark’s parents fail to support his desire to work out.
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An obese, adult male was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Which research evidence best supports this diagnosis?

A
Adults have a higher risk of developing unhealthy outcomes when they are obese.
B
The prevalence of obesity tends to decrease from youth to adulthood.
C
A decrease in sugar intake will result in an increase in insulin resistance.
D
Adults who continually make poor eating choices have a lower risk of developing chronic diseases.
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This graph indicates the percent of the US population that is above or below the recommendation or limits for dietary components.

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A
25 percent
B
33 percent
C
50 percent
D
90 percent
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How can teens model good physical fitness to other teens in their neighborhood?

A
by reading books at the library
B
by baking cookies for the elderly
C
by riding their bikes to school
D
by growing vegetables in their own gardens
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Chen is trying to determine why he usually skips breakfast. He writes the following notes in his journal:I have several healthy foods available.I wake up in plenty of time before I have to leave in the morning.My parents rarely eat breakfast.My doctor says breakfast provides the energy I need to start the day right.

A
I have several healthy foods available.
B
I wake up in plenty of time before I have to leave in the morning.
C
My parents rarely eat breakfast.
D
My doctor says breakfast provides the energy I need to start the day right.
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What advice should be given to a friend who thinks that eating healthy is too hard?

A
Add vegetables to your favorite meal.
B
Buy more packaged foods.
C
Keep potato chips out in a bowl.
D
Add butter and salt to meals for flavor.
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Which is an example of the consequences of unhealthy eating?

A
An adult female prevents bone loss by eating adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals.
B
An active young adult is placed on medication to treat a sprained ankle.
C
An obese young adult has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
D
An adult male has surgery to treat a disease that his parent passed on to him.
12

This is a nutrition label on a cookie box.

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A
6
B
23
C
25
D
100
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Which personal goal should Abigail incorporate into her plan for healthy eating?

A
Exercise and eat a well-balanced diet only when she wants.
B
Look for food options with a large amount of refined grains.
C
Eliminate foods high in protein from her diet.
D
Increase intake of foods rich in soluble and insoluble fiber.
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Which would explain why there is a growing trend of obesity in kids aged 2-19?

A
Youth are at a lower risk of developing chronic diseases later in life.
B
Unhealthy eating choices are more prevalent due to an increase in availability and accessibility.
C
Youth aged 2 to 19 years are less likely to consume unhealthy foods.
D
The youth, in this age group, are more likely to participate in regular exercise.
15

Lea wants to maintain strong bones as she ages. Which bone-strengthening activity should she incorporate into her current plan?

A
running
B
biking
C
horse back riding
D
yoga
16

To keep foods safe, which methods should be used to store food for future use? Select three options.

A
drying
B
refrigerating
C
disinfecting
D
chopping
E
preserving
17

Which of these is a fact about performing-enhancing drugs?

A
Steroids lack addictive properties.
B
Steroid use can cause dangerous side effects.
C
It is safe to use steroids when working out.
D
A person can never get into legal trouble for using steroids.
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Which is one method that should be implemented in a safe workout plan?

A
learn how to warm up
B
push through any bodily symptoms
C
work out through minor muscle strain
D
perform a cardio workout when the road is slightly damp
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Which activity can help teens serve as role models for younger siblings in the area of healthy nutrition?

A
Run two miles every day.
B
Drink water instead of soda.
C
Sleep eight hours every night.
D
Spend time outdoors when possible.
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How do nutritional needs change over time?

A
The number of calories needed increases throughout a person’s lifetime.
B
The number of calories needed increases from infancy to young adulthood.
C
The number of calories needed increases from young adulthood until old age.
D
The number of calories needed remains the same from young adulthood throughout old age.

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