Multiple
Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the
question.
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We achieve
cardiorespiratory fitness through:
a. | aerobic
exercise | b. | proper
nutrition | c. | lifting
weights | d. | stretching | |
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All of the following
are true statements concerning swimming EXCEPT:
a. | For aerobic conditioning to occur,
you must swim at least 20 minutes. | b. | Swimming helps prevent
osteoporosis. | c. | Your heart rate while swimming is
not an accurate guide to exercise intensity. | d. | Swimming is a good activity for those with physical
handicaps. | |
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Exercises that use
special machines to provide resistance through the entire range of motion are
called:
a. | isokinetic | b. | isotonic | c. | isopropyl | d. | isometric | |
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All of the following
may be signs of overtraining EXCEPT:
a. | persistent muscle
soreness | b. | unintended weight
loss | c. | headaches | d. | nervousness | |
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All of the following
may cause you to lose water more rapidly EXCEPT:
a. | you live in a cool
climate | b. | you travel on an
airplane | c. | you drink a lot of coffee or
alcohol | d. | you
exercise | |
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Water makes up what
percent of the body?
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The basic framework for
muscles, bones, blood, hair and fingernails is:
a. | fat | c. | protein | b. | carbohydrates | d. | minerals | |
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The basic fuel that our
body needs is found in sugars known as:
a. | lactose | c. | glucose | b. | fructose | d. | sucrose | |
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Each gram of fat
supplies how many calories per gram?
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Americans are advised
to limit their total fat intake to what percent of their total calories?
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In men and women, bone
mass peaks between the ages of:
a. | 15-25 | b. | 25-35 | c. | 35-45 | d. | 45-55 | |
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All of the following
groups may benefit from taking a multivitamin supplement EXCEPT:
a. | strict vegetarians | c. | the elderly | b. | pregnant
women | d. | teenagers | |
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One of the essential
nutrients that may be difficult to find in a vegetarian diet is:
a. | fiber | c. | carbohydrates | b. | protein | d. | minerals | |
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Individuals who cannot
stop putting food in their mouths and eat continuously even when they are full are
called:
a. | dieters | c. | anorexic | b. | compulsive overeaters | d. | obese | |
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All of the following
are recognized as types of treatment for binge eaters EXCEPT:
a. | behavior therapy | c. | education | b. | medication | d. | psychotherapy | |
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All of the following
can be medical complications related to weight loss and anorexia EXCEPT:
a. | manic states | c. | constipation | b. | irregular heartbeat | d. | amenorrhea | |
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An individual is
considered obese if their body mass index is above:
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All of the following
are true statements concerning fat distribution EXCEPT:
a. | Women tend to store fat at the hips. | b. | Losing abdominal fat produces more cardiovascular benefit for
men. | c. | Fat pounds stored at the hips tends to be more difficult to
lose. | d. | When men and women diet, women lose more visceral abdominal
fat. | |
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All of the following
questions should be asked when evaluating a diet plan EXCEPT:
a. | Does it provide at least 2000 calories per day? | b. | Does it include a wide variety of foods? | c. | Does it emphasize moderate portions? | d. | Is the cost reasonable? | |
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Organic compounds that
provide our brains with their basic fuel are called:
a. | carbohydrates | b. | vitamins | c. | minerals | d. | fiber | |
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