Turning Points in the Pacific — Unit test Answers

How can tight muscles result in back pain? A.They contain sensitive nerves that become painful when tight.B.They can constrict the nerves in the spinal column.C.Tight muscles stretch surrounding tissues and organs.D.They improve posture, which results in back pain.

Which of the following is a healthy fat?A.saturated fatB.trans fatC.polyunsaturated fatD.enriched fat

What is the BEST strategy to improve flexibility in your legs and back?A.concentrating your stretching on your legs and backB.concentrating your stretching everywhere but your legs and backC.choosing safe stretchesD.avoiding stretching until after the desired flexibility is achieved

Which of the following BEST describes the exercise principle of specificity?A.maintaining a challenging workoutB.establishing a regular exercise scheduleC.targeting a particular area for improvementD.shifting the types of exercises in a workout

Explain why static flexibility tests are more common than dynamic flexibility tests.

Define the two types of carbohydrates important to proper nutrition and name two foods where they can be found for each.

Explain what is meant by balance stretching.

Bad posture can result in __________.A.neck painB.back painC.muscle tightnessD.all of the above

Which principle of exercise is concerned with maintaining a challenging workout?A.balanceB.regularityC.progressionD.overload

Compare and contrast the exercise principles of progression and overload.

Approximate the BMR for a 180-lb, sedentary man over a 24-hour period. Formula: 1 calorie per hour for every kilogram (2.2 lbs) of body weight Sedentary: Add 200 calories per day

Why do activities like yoga, ballet, and gymnastics require better than normal flexibility?

What steps should vegetarians take to ensure they get proper levels of protein?

List 5 types of food that should be consumed daily in a healthy diet. Give an example of each type.

How can stiff and tight muscles result in back pain?