The leading cause of preventable deaths

Study guide Quiz 1 chapters 1-4

chapter 1
The leading cause of preventable deaths in the United States is ___________________________use.

Reference: Introduction
1.1
The leading causes of death in the United States today are largely___________________ related.

Reference: Leading Health Problems in the United States

The most prevalent degenerative diseases in the United States are those of the ___________________ system.

Reference: Leading Health Problems in the United States
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis are diseases of the _____________________________ system.

Reference: Leading Health Problems in the United States

The leading cause of fatal automobile accidents in the United States is ________________________________.

Reference: Leading Health Problems in the United States

1.4
Regular ___________________has been shown to improve mood, cognitive function, creativity, and short-term memory.

Reference: Importance of Increased Physical Activity

1.7
Do most people think far enough ahead to change unhealthy behaviors before they incur a major health problem?_____

Reference: Wellness
Which wellness dimension is characterized by an ability to relate well to others, both within and outside the family unit? _________________________________

Reference: Wellness
1.10
Scientific evidence links participation in fitness and wellness programs to better health as well as to

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Reference: Benefits of a Comprehensive Fitness Program

With regard to brain function, regular physical activity is the most important lifestyle change a person can make to prevent __________________________ later in life.

Reference: Benefits of a Comprehensive Fitness Program
Low levels of ________________________have been linked to depression, and exercise has repeatedly been shown to be effective in treating depression.

Reference: Benefits of a Comprehensive Fitness Program
1.11
Today’s biggest health challenge is teaching people how to take control of their _____________________________________________ and adhere to a positive lifestyle.

Reference: The Wellness Challenge for Our Day
1.12
Your pulse should have what type of rhythm________________________

Reference: Assessment of Resting Heart Rate and Blood Pressure

chapter 2

2.1
Nothing adds more sugar to the American diet than _______________________________.
REFERENCES: Living in a Toxic Health and Fitness Environment

At restaurants, people are most likely to base their food choices on

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REFERENCES: Living in a Toxic Health and Fitness Environment

2.3
In adopting a new habit, __________________ is critical.

REFERENCES: Your Brain and Your Habits
2.5
What “barrier to change” best applies to tanners who focus on the short-term attractiveness of bronze skin and disregard the long-term risk of skin cancer?
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REFERENCES: Barriers to Change

2.7
People with an external locus of control believe that

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REFERENCES:
Motivation and Locus of Control

2.8

Precontemplation is the first stage in the process of willful change.
a. True
b. False
REFERENCES: Changing Behavior

The action stage of the transtheoretical model of change requires

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REFERENCES: Changing Behavior

In the transtheoretical model, which theory holds that behavior change is influenced by the environment, self-efficacy, and characteristics of the behavior itself?______________________________________________________________

REFERENCES: Changing Behavior

2.9
Which process of change applies to a woman who quits smoking after seeing an aunt die of lung cancer?

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REFERENCES: The Process of Change
Tracking your daily food consumption—and thus identifying sources of excessive calories and fat in the diet—is an example of ___________________________.

REFERENCES: The Process of Change

2.10
The “R” in SMART goals stands for:_____________________________________

REFERENCES: Techniques of Change

If your goal is unreachable, despite your full commitment and best efforts, you should reassess the goal.
True or false
REFERENCES:
Techniques of Change
Goals that are _________________________ set you up for failure, discouragement, and loss of interest.

REFERENCES: Techniques of Change

Chapter 3
3.1
Vitamins, minerals, and water are the fuel nutrients for the body.
a. True
b. False
REFERENCES: Nutrients
Excess glucose in the blood is converted to fat and stored in _______________________
REFERENCES: Nutrients
Increased fiber intake decreases the risk for coronary heart disease.
a. True
b. False
REFERENCES: Nutrient

Which substance occurs naturally in fruits and honey and is converted to glucose in the body?

______________________________
REFERENCES: Nutrients
Which function does soluble fiber serve? Helps to lower________________________.
REFERENCES: Nutrients
What lipoprotein level is associated with a lower risk for coronary heart disease and is called the “good cholesterol?”

__________________
REFERENCES: Nutrients
Complete proteins contain all the essential amino acids and are typically of what origin?____________________

REFERENCES: Nutrients
What are the functions of minerals?____________________________________________________________

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REFERENCES: Nutrients
What lipoprotein level is associated with a lower risk for coronary heart disease and is called the “good cholesterol?”

__________________
REFERENCES: Nutrients
Complete proteins contain all the essential amino acids and are typically of what origin?____________________

REFERENCES: Nutrients
What are the functions of minerals?____________________________________________________________

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REFERENCES: Nutrients

3.2

Which standard refers to the daily amount of a nutrient that is considered adequate to meet the known nutrient needs of nearly all healthy people in the United States?_________________________________________________________

REFERENCES: Balancing the Diet

3.3
Vegetarians, especially vegans, should be aware of which nutrition concern?________________________________

References: Achieving a Balanced Diet

What ingredients raise yogurt to the level of a “super food”?_______________________________

REFERENCES: Achieving a Balanced Diet
Probiotics are ___________________ credited with rebalancing naturally present intestinal bacteria.

REFERENCES: Achieving a Balanced Diet
3.6
Studies have shown that vitamin ___________ may offer benefits against heart disease, cancer, and cataracts.

References: Nutrient Supplementation
3.9

________________ supplementation is popular among bodybuilders.
REFERENCES: Nutrition for Athletes

3.10
Postmenopausal women are more susceptible to osteoporosis due to a loss of_________________________

REFERENCES: Bone Health and Osteoporosis
3.11
Iron is a key element of which blood component?______________________________
REFERENCES: Iron deficiency I

Chapter 4

___________________________________ mass is equivalent to body weight minus body fat.

REFERENCES: Introduction

“Healthy weight” is another term for
__________________________________________ body weight
REFERENCES: Introduction
4.1
The minimal amount of body fat needed for normal physiological functions is known as ___________________________.
References: Essential and Storage Fat
The percentage of essential fat is higher for women because it includes _______________________________ fat.

REFERENCES: Essential and Storage Fat

Which element of body composition serves as an energy substrate for metabolism?_______________________
REFERENCES: Essential and Storage Fat

Storage fat is found within tissues such as______________________________________________

REFERENCES: Essential and Storage Fat

4.2

_____________________________ weighing is difficult to administer to aquaphobic people.

REFERENCES: Techniques to Assess Body Composition
9. Which method of body composition measurement is most frequently performed during research and by medical facilities?________________________

REFERENCES: Techniques to Assess Body Composition
4.3
As a technique to determine thinness and excessive fatness,_____________ incorporates height and weight to estimate critical fat values at which the risk for disease increases.

REFERENCES: Metrics Used to Determine Recommended Body Weight
Post-menopausal women have an increased tendency to store fat in the ______________________________________

REFERENCES: Metrics Used to Determine Recommended Body Weight
Body mass index (BMI) is used almost exclusively to determine _______________________________________________associated with excessive body weight.

REFERENCES: Metrics Used to Determine Recommended Body Weight
A low risk for chronic disease is in the BMI range of __________-___________.

REFERENCES: Metrics Used to Determine Recommended Body Weight
Evidence is mounting that obese individuals with excessive fat located in the________________________________ area are clearly at higher risk for heart disease, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes.

REFERENCES: Metrics Used to Determine Recommended Body Weight

4.4
Normal physiological functions can be seriously impaired when the percent body fat falls below _________________percent for women..

REFERENCES: Determining Recommended Body Weight

Your recommended body weight is computed based on the selected health fitness or high physical fitness fat percentage for your ______________________ and_________________________.

REFERENCES: Determining Recommended Body Weight

4.5
With respect to weight, if current trends hold, the American adult will average a gain of how many pounds per year?

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REFERENCES: Importance of Regular Body Composition Assessment