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Lifestyle and Wellness is a comprehensive course that explores the key factors influencing personal health and overall well-being. Students will examine the impact of nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep, and substance use on their physical and mental health. The course also addresses behavioral change theories and strategies for adopting healthier habits, emphasizing the importance of holistic wellness, including emotional, social, and environmental aspects. Through interactive activities and self-assessment, learners will develop practical skills to make informed decisions and create sustainable wellness plans tailored to their lifestyles.
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Fit and Well Core Concepts and Labs in Physical Fitness and Wellness 12th Edition by Thomas D.
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management
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Q1) Which of the following describes occupational wellness?
A)the ability to manage money
B)the level of fulfillment gained from one's work
C)the livability of one's surroundings
D)the quality of one's communication skills
Answer: B
Q2) Regular exercise is a crucial factor in preventing chronic disease.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) What can result from appropriate stress management?
A)a decreased susceptibility to diseases
B)fatigue
C)sleep disturbances
D)an inefficient immune system
Answer: A
Q4) People in the contemplation stage of change plan to take action within a month.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: Principles of Physical Fitness
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Q1) Which condition can an exercise stress test determine?
A)joint problems
B)excess body fat
C)excess emotional stress
D)symptoms of heart disease
Answer: D
Q2) Exercise and physical activity are synonyms.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) Which ability is a skill-related fitness component?
A)motivation
B)agility
C)endurance
D)flexibility
Answer: B
Q4) Cardiorespiratory endurance training is the best way to increase muscle mass.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Cardiorespiratory Endurance
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Q1) On what does the recommended time (duration)of an endurance training workout depend?
A)frequency
B)specificity
C)intensity
D)mode
Answer: C
Q2) Which element is an energy-containing nutrient?
A)cholesterol
B)vitamin
C)water
D)oxygen
Answer: A
Q3) What is the best way to offset cardiovascular stress caused by strength training?
A)cardiorespiratory endurance exercise
B)more strength training exercise
C)flexibility exercise
D)sedentary exercise
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Muscular Strength and Endurance
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Q1) Weight training improves body composition by increasing fat-free mass and raising metabolism.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Strength training can improve glucose metabolism.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Muscular strength can be assessed by measuring the maximum amount of weight a person can lift during one repetition.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A person recruits more motor units when picking up a small weight than when picking up a large weight.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Which is a good resistance training technique for developing explosive strength?
A)eccentric loading
B)plyometrics
C)isokinetics
D)isometrics
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Chapter 5: Flexibility and Low-Back Health
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Q1) List and explain at least four strategies for preventing low-back pain.Then briefly describe the recommended strategies for managing acute and chronic low-back pain.
Q2) Stretching and warming up are synonymous.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Upon which does static flexibility depend?
A)length of the muscles
B)looseness of the ligaments
C)muscular strength
D)structure of a joint
Q4) Which stretching program conforms to ACSM recommendations?
A)2 days per week,5 seconds per stretch,2 repetitions of each stretch
B)2 days per week,60 seconds per stretch,3 repetitions of each stretch
C)3 days per week,20 seconds per stretch,4 repetitions of each stretch
D)5 days per week,30 seconds per stretch,1 repetition of each stretch
Q5) Define and explain the differences among static stretching,ballistic stretching,dynamic stretching,proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation,passive stretching,and active stretching.For each,give an example of a stretch utilizing the technique.
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Chapter 6: Body Composition
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Q1) Define body mass index,and explain how it is calculated.List the NIH and WHO classifications and cutoffs for BMI.
Q2) The Bod Pod estimates percent body fat through water displacement.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Two people of the same body weight may have different values of percent body fat.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Describe the health effects of too much and too little body fat.
Q5) How is a person with a body mass index of 26.5 classified?
A)underweight
B)normal weight
C)overweight
D)obese
Q6) Body composition changes before weight changes.
A)True
B)False
Q7) Explain the components of the female athlete triad and the health effects associated with the triad.
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Chapter 7: Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program
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Q1) Normal daily physical activity is an important way to increase overall wellness.
A)True
B)False
Q2) For older adults,a weight training program that includes fewer repetitions with a slightly heavier weight than that recommended for young adults is appropriate.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Frequency for strength training should be 5 to 6 days a week.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which is an example of a general long-term fitness goal?
A)doing 15 push ups
B)lowering your BMI to 24
C)lowering your risk for heart disease
D)increasing the number of laps you can swim
Q5) Health experts find that simple motivators such as using a pedometer,walking a dog,or training for a "fun run" helped people stay with their walking programs.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Nutrition
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Q1) One cup of pasta counts as one ounce-equivalent from the grains food group.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What is the effect of excess protein in the diet?
A)It inhibits chemical reactions promoted by oxygen.
B)It decreases bulk in the stool.
C)It is changed into fat for energy storage.
D)It is stored in the liver for future use.
Q3) Which statement is accurate regarding vitamins?
A)Vitamins are required by the body in large amounts.
B)Vitamins are important in the maintenance of the immune system.
C)Vitamins provide energy directly to the body.
D)Vitamins are best taken in the form of vitamin supplements.
Q4) What is the primary function of vitamins?
A)serve as an important component of muscle
B)provide texture and flavor to foods
C)supply energy to body cells
D)help chemical reactions take place
Q5) Put together a sample day's diet that meets the recommendations in MyPlate.
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Q6) Define and describe the differences among saturated,unsaturated,and trans fats.
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Chapter 9: Weight Management
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Q1) Which is true of people with body dysmorphic disorder?
A)They have an unrealistically positive body image.
B)They have an accurate body image.
C)They are at increased risk for depression and suicide.
D)They avoiding looking at themselves or focusing on their physical appearance.
Q2) According to the National Institutes of Health,what percentage of American adults are overweight?
A)309%
B)59%
C)69%
D)89%
Q3) Women usually have higher metabolic rates than men.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which statement about genetic factors in obesity is true?
A)The genetic contribution to obesity is about 75%.
B)The weight of an adopted child is more similar to the weights of the adoptive parents.
C)Researchers have identified a single gene responsible for obesity.
D)Genetic factors influence where on the body extra weight is addeD.
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Chapter 10: Stress
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Q1) Stress triggered by pleasant stressors is called distress.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A high allostatic load can be due to poor adaptation to common stressors.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Define the concepts stressor,stress response,and stress.Give an example of a stressful situation,and explain how each concept relates to the situation.
Q4) The general adaptation syndrome (GAS)theorizes that stress
A)is always unpleasant.
B)can be either eustress or distress.
C)follows a very unpredictable pattern.
D)is unrelated to disease.
Q5) Lia has a "hardy" personality.How is she likely to react or respond to a stressor?
A)Lia will have an exaggerated stress response.
B)Lia will view the stressor in a relaxed and contemplative way.
C)Lia will feel hopeless and think she can't handle the situation.
D)Lia will view the stressor as a challenge and an opportunity to learn.
Q6) Define depression.List at least five symptoms of depression.
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Chapter 11: Cardiovascular Health
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Q1) Homocysteine levels in the blood can be reduced by eating more fruits and vegetables.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Cigarette smoke causes the blood to be thinner and clot more slowly.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which psychological trait is associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk?
A)anger
B)ambition
C)aggressiveness
D)submissiveness
Q4) What is the number-one risk factor for heart disease that people can control?
A)smoking
B)inactivity
C)elevated cholesterol
D)high blood pressure
Q5) Describe the process of atherosclerosis and how it can cause heart attacks and strokes.
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Chapter 12: Cancer
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Q1) For most cancers,surgery is the most effective treatment.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What term refers to the use of drugs to destroy rapidly growing cancer cells?
A)radiation
B)surgery
C)chemotherapy
D)transplanting
Q3) Cancer is the leading cause of death in the United States.
A)True
B)False
Q4) What do obesity and alcohol use have in common that increases breast cancer risk?
A)They increase glucose levels in the blood.
B)They increase estrogen levels in the blood.
C)They raise LDL cholesterol.
D)They lower triglyceride levels.
Q5) Colon cancer rarely occurs before age 40.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Substance Use and Misuse
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Q1) Marijuana is the most widely used illicit drug in the United States.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which is a characteristic that indicates drug dependence?
A)coping
B)withdrawal
C)anxiety
D)genetic predisposition
Q3) Define binge drinking for men and women,and list at least five serious problems associated with binge drinking on college campuses.The problems can be things experienced by drinking students and by nondrinking students.
Q4) What are the effects of ETS on children?
A)ETS affects the respiratory system.
B)ETS effects are minimal.
C)ETS effects are temporary.
D)ETS effects are different for each gender.
Q5) Approximately 40% of college students binge-drink.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Describe at least five negative health consequences of smoking.
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Chapter 14: Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Q1) Which statement about the transmission of HIV is true?
A)The presence of genital blisters does not increase the risk of HIV transmission.
B)During vaginal intercourse,male-to-female transmission is more likely.
C)HIV is not transmitted from blades used in acupuncture or tattooing.
D)The risk of transfusion-related HIV transmission has increaseD.
Q2) What does a chancre indicate?
A)pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
B)hepatitis A
C)syphilis
D)HIV
Q3) Pelvic inflammatory disease is often a result of untreated gonorrhea or chlamydia.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Oil-based lubricants can make condoms break.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Describe the process of HIV infection and how it affects the body.What treatments are available,and how do they affect the course of the infection?
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Chapter 15: Environmental Health
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Q1) Radioactive waste from nuclear power plants is easily disposed of safely.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Describe the Air Quality Index's five major air pollutants.
Q3) What does the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency call the measurement that indicates whether air pollution levels pose a health concern?
A)Air Control Index
B)Air Quality Index
C)Pollution Index
D)Air Pollution Index
Q4) Describe how global warming,the greenhouse effect,and greenhouse gases effect human lives.
Q5) The term "smog" was first used in the early 1900s in London to describe the combination of smoke and fog.
A)True
B)False
Q6) The biggest single component of household trash by weight is yard waste.
A)True
B)False
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