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HLT 110 V1 Practice Test for Unit Two



Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

1. 

We achieve cardiorespiratory fitness through:
a.
aerobic exercise
b.
proper nutrition
c.
lifting weights
d.
stretching
 

2. 

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.
 

3. 

Exercises that use special machines to provide resistance through the entire range of motion are called:
a.
isokinetic
b.
isotonic
c.
isopropyl
d.
isometric
 

4. 

All of the following may be signs of overtraining EXCEPT:
a.
persistent muscle soreness
b.
unintended weight loss
c.
headaches
d.
nervousness
 

5. 

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
 

6. 

Water makes up what percent of the body?
a.
30%
b.
40%
c.
50%
d.
60%
 

7. 

The basic framework for muscles, bones, blood, hair and fingernails is:
a.
fat
c.
protein
b.
carbohydrates
d.
minerals
 

8. 

The basic fuel that our body needs is found in sugars known as:
a.
lactose
c.
glucose
b.
fructose
d.
sucrose
 

9. 

Each gram of fat supplies how many calories per gram?
a.
2
b.
4
c.
7
d.
9
 

10. 

Americans are advised to limit their total fat intake to what percent of their total calories?
a.
17%
b.
30%
c.
37%
d.
41%
 

11. 

In men and women, bone mass peaks between the ages of:
a.
15-25
b.
25-35
c.
35-45
d.
45-55
 

12. 

All of the following groups may benefit from taking a multivitamin supplement EXCEPT:
a.
strict vegetarians
c.
the elderly
b.
pregnant women
d.
teenagers
 

13. 

One of the essential nutrients that may be difficult to find in a vegetarian diet is:
a.
fiber
c.
carbohydrates
b.
protein
d.
minerals
 

14. 

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
 

15. 

All of the following are recognized as types of treatment for binge eaters EXCEPT:
a.
behavior therapy
c.
education
b.
medication
d.
psychotherapy
 

16. 

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
 

17. 

An individual is considered obese if their body mass index is above:
a.
15
b.
20
c.
25
d.
30
 

18. 

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.
 

19. 

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?
 

20. 

Organic compounds that provide our brains with their basic fuel are called:
a.
carbohydrates
b.
vitamins
c.
minerals
d.
fiber
 



 
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