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Which friend is experiencing an internal barrier to physical fitness?

Mark lacks access to fitness equipment.

Tyler has trouble finding a safe area to work out.

Talia puts in only 50 percent of effort during her workout.

Clark’s parents fail to support his desire to work out.

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Which behavior would most likely have a positive influence on body image?

checking body weight daily

following current dietary fads on social media

defining body image through magazines and television

using consistent routines for health and beauty

Sheri often has colds. Which behavior can Sheri include in her life to boost her immune system?

quitting smoking

avoiding the sun

drinking more orange soda

sleeping less each night

Sam is about to perform the Heimlich maneuver on a choking woman. He stands behind her and has her sit on a chair in front of him.Is this the correct position for the woman?

No, she should be standing.

No, she should be lying down.

No, she should be sitting on Sam’s right side.

No, she should be sitting on Sam’s left side.

What should countries across the world limit to prevent the spread of malaria?

food that is undercooked

bites from infected insects

contact with infected birds

contaminated drinking water

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

Steroids lack addictive properties.

Steroid use can cause dangerous side effects.

It is safe to use steroids when working out.

A person can never get into legal trouble for using steroids.

Which is an example of the consequences of unhealthy eating?

An adult female prevents bone loss by eating adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals.

An active young adult is placed on medication to treat a sprained ankle.

An obese young adult has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

An adult male has surgery to treat a disease that his parent passed on to him.

This graph indicates the percent of the US population that is above or below the recommendation or limits for dietary components.

25 percent

33 percent

50 percent

90 percent

Which activity can help teens serve as role models for younger siblings in the area of healthy nutrition?

Run two miles every day.

Drink water instead of soda.

Sleep eight hours every night.

Spend time outdoors when possible.

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?

Follow a workout plan if there is extra time in the day.

Eat one serving of fruit each week.

Follow a diet that increases food consumption.

Join a weight-loss support group.

Which disease is caused by the body's immune system attacking healthy cells?

lupus

cancer

sickle cell disease

cardiovascular disease

This is a nutrition label on a cookie box.

100

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

drying

refrigerating

disinfecting

chopping

preserving

Which personal goal should Abigail incorporate into her plan for healthy eating?

Exercise and eat a well-balanced diet only when she wants.

Look for food options with a large amount of refined grains.

Eliminate foods high in protein from her diet.

Increase intake of foods rich in soluble and insoluble fiber.

Which is one method for detecting cancer?

receiving radiation

taking chemotherapy

doing proper self-exams

getting surgery

How do nutritional needs change over time?

The number of calories needed increases throughout a person’s lifetime.

The number of calories needed increases from infancy to young adulthood.

The number of calories needed increases from young adulthood until old age.

The number of calories needed remains the same from young adulthood throughout old age.

Yosef has a neighbor who is pregnant and nutritionally at risk. She has dropped out of school and lost her job. Which program should Yosef recommend to his neighbor?

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Boys & Girls Club programs

National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)

Why do AED pads need to be placed one inch away from jewelry or pacemakers?

The metals will melt and spread in the body if the AED is placed closer.

The metals will heat up and cause skin burns if the AED is placed closer.

Electricity cannot travel through metals if the AED is placed closer.

Electricity will make the heart beat faster if the AED is placed closer.

Which is one method that should be implemented in a safe workout plan?

learn how to warm up

push through any bodily symptoms

work out through minor muscle strain

perform a cardio workout when the road is slightly damp

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

running

biking

horse back riding

yoga

Marina went to the doctor for stomach pain, diarrhea, and fever. She was diagnosed with food poisoning caused by salmonella. Several other students at her school also have gotten food poisoning from the same strain of salmonella.Who will most likely investigate this potential outbreak?

local physicians

local restaurant owners

the National Restaurant Association

the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

What is the next step after gathering information when making smart food choices?

Decide if help is needed.

Take personal responsibility.

Review the decision made.

Identify alternative food choices.

Which measure can best help individuals lessen their chances of acquiring a disease?

resting throughout the day

washing their hands regularly

eating three meals a day

washing their clothes in cold water

Susie finished preparing a dish for a dinner party being held the next day. What step should she take to store the food properly?

Use (aluminum) foil to cover the food dish.

Leave the food out on the counter until the next day.

Use a container that is at least six inches deep.

Put leftovers in a container filled less than two inches deep.

Which would explain why there is a growing trend of obesity in kids aged 2-19?

Youth are at a lower risk of developing chronic diseases later in life.

Unhealthy eating choices are more prevalent due to an increase in availability and accessibility.

Youth aged 2 to 19 years are less likely to consume unhealthy foods.

The youth, in this age group, are more likely to participate in regular exercise.

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