Principles of Wellness Solved Exam Questions
Course Introduction
Principles of Wellness introduces students to the foundational concepts that promote holistic well-being across physical, mental, emotional, and social dimensions. The course explores evidence-based strategies for maintaining and improving health, including nutrition, exercise, stress management, sleep hygiene, and the cultivation of healthy relationships. Students will learn to assess personal health behaviors, set realistic goals, and develop individualized wellness plans. Emphasis is placed on the lifelong benefits of preventive care, self-care practices, and making informed choices to enhance overall quality of life.
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Questions and Answers A Guide to Fitness and Wellness 3rd Edition by Gary Liguori
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Health, Wellness, and Fitness
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Q1) Because it touches on issues or beliefs that some people prefer to keep private or others feel compelled to share,________ wellness is the most controversial part of wellness models.
Answer: spiritual
Q2) The leading cause of death for Americans is A)cancer.
B)stroke.
C)unintentional injuries (accidents).
D)heart disease.
Answer: D
Q3) Eliminating distractions while driving is a preventive safety practice.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) A noncommunicable disease can also be called A)a communicable disease.
B)a chronic disease.
C)an infectious disease.
D)an environmental disease.
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Positive Choices-Positive Changes
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Q1) The transtheoretical model is also called the "stages of change" model.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) The stage of the transtheoretical model in which people weigh the pros and cons of taking action is called the
A)action stage.
B)maintenance stage.
C)precontemplation stage.
D)contemplation stage.
Answer: D
Q3) A good way to boost self-efficacy is to
A)monitor behavior with a journal or log.
B)have friends and family to tell you what you should do.
C)focus on making long-term goals.
D)spend more time relaxing.
Answer: A
Q4) Belief in your capability to perform a task that leads to a specific outcome is called
Answer: self-efficacy
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Chapter 3: Fundamentals of Physical Fitness
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Q1) If an individual wearing a pedometer was to average approximately 11,000 steps per day,he or she would be classified as
A)highly active.
B)active.
C)low active.
D)sedentary.
Answer: B
Q2) Cardiorespiratory fitness is developed through ________ activities.
Answer: aerobic
Q3) Your friend has a busy desk job and complains that he simply does not have time to be more physically active.Point out several practical suggestions for how he might be able to incorporate added physical activity into his day.
Answer: There are several suggestions for him to be more active.He could park further away from his office and walk to and from his car.During his day,he could make it a point to take brief 5-minute walking breaks.He could add walking into his day by hand-delivering messages instead of calling or e-mailing,taking a walk during lunch,or even using a restroom that is farther away from his desk.
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Chapter 4: Cardiorespiratory Fitness
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Q1) Develop some practical suggestions for people who are trying to improve their cardiorespiratory fitness through regular exercise but are having difficulty staying motivated.
Q2) What is the net energy loss needed to reduce body weight by one pound?
A)2,500 calories
B)3,000 calories
C)3,500 calories
D)4,000 calories
Q3) Within the vascular system,________ are responsible for carrying blood away from the heart.
A)veins
B)arteries
C)alveoli
D)mitochondria
Q4) In terms of measuring exercise intensity with metabolic equivalents,moderate-intensity activity requires
A)2-4 METs.
B)3-6 METs.
C)5-8 METs.
D)7 METs or more.
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Chapter 5: Muscle Fitness
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Q1) Dynamic training requires
A)exertion of a constant force and speed.
B)a partner or piece of equipment.
C)muscle contraction without any change in length of the muscle.
D)exertion of muscle force that occurs throughout the length of the contraction.
Q2) To find exercise equipment that suits your training needs,you should take into account all of the following factors EXCEPT
A)material.
B)expense.
C)access.
D)personal preference.
Q3) In a concentric contraction,a muscle
A)increases as it contracts.
B)becomes heavier as it contracts.
C)shortens as it contracts.
D)lengthens as it contracts.
Q4) The three main types of muscle training are static,dynamic,and isokinetic.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Explain the overload principle.
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Chapter 6: Flexibility and Low-Back Fitness
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Q1) Which connective tissue component has a wavy structure when relaxed,but its fibers straighten and align when stretched?
A)ligaments
B)tendons
C)elastin
D)collagen
Q2) Explain the exercise prescription recommendations for a basic flexibility program.
Q3) Which of the following demonstrates the principle of specificity as applied to flexibility?
A)a person who gradually develops greater flexibility in his hips through regular stretching
B)a person who gradually loses flexibility due to inactivity
C)a person who has more flexibility in her right shoulder than other parts of her body
D)a person whose flexibility is the same in each joint
Q4) Briefly indicate the key components of synovial joints and their main functions.
Q5) Stretching can reduce both blood pressure and stress.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Body Composition Basics
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Q1) Abdominal fat,which results in an apple-shaped distribution of fat in the body,is referred to as
A)gynoid.
B)spheroid.
C)android.
D)plastoiD.
Q2) For men,a waist circumference of more than 36 inches represents a higher risk for health problems.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Briefly explain the disadvantage of using body mass index (BMI)in making inferences about body composition.
Q4) Which of the following is NOT a primary influence on resting metabolic rate?
A)the time of day
B)body size
C)genetics
D)body composition
Q5) Your health risks are greater if your body stores excess ________ in your abdomen rather than in your hips and thighs.
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Chapter 8: Nutrition Basics: Energy and Nutrients
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Q1) What do we call the substances we must obtain from foods-including carbohydrates,fats,protein,vitamins,minerals,and water-because our bodies cannot produce them?
A)phytochemicals
B)free radicals
C)nutrients
D)daily values
Q2) The measure of how quickly carbohydrates you consume increase the level of glucose in your blood is known as the ________.
Q3) Many foods that are high in fiber are also rich in nutrients and low in calories.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Food label ingredient lists in which the first or second item is "partially hydrogenated" contain higher levels of trans fatty acids.
A)True
B)False
Q5) What contribution does alcohol intake have on one's nutrition?
Q6) The amount of energy in a food per unit of weight is called energy ________.
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Chapter 9: Eating for Wellness and Weight Management
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Q1) Refined-flour goods are recommended,because they have more fiber,vitamins,minerals,and phytochemicals than are contained in whole-grain foods.
A)True
B)False
Q2) For a 2,000-calorie diet,MyPlate recommends a total of 1 cup of fruit per day.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Canned or frozen vegetables to which little or no salt or fat has been added are typically as good a choice as fresh vegetables.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Choosing nutrient-dense foods from each food group,limiting empty calories,and watching portion sizes are all helpful strategies to
A)meet nutritional needs without exceeding recommended caloric intake.
B)gain muscle mass.
C)lose substantial amounts of body fat.
D)increase protein intake.
Q5) Briefly explain the DASH diet plan and who it is designed for.
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Chapter 10: Stress and Its Sources
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Q1) The state of impaired functioning that occurs if a persistent stressor depletes the body's resources for coping is
A)resistance.
B)exhaustion.
C)alarm.
D)eustress.
Q2) The type A personality has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The three stages of the GAS are
A)alert,resistant,and excited.
B)alarm,resistance,and exhaustion.
C)author,reevaluate,and exhaustion.
D)awake,revived,and excited.
Q4) During the stress response,the emotion of anger creates the urge to A)fight.
B)flee.
C)avoid.
D)surrender.
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Chapter 11: Chronic Diseases
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Q1) Which uncommon cancer has the highest rates among males ages 15-34?
A)leukemia
B)lung cancer
C)testicular cancer
D)myeloma
Q2) Which of the following is a waxy substance that occurs normally in all cells of the body?
A)sodium
B)cholesterol
C)lipid
D)trans fats
Q3) Which of the following diseases is the number-three cause of death in America and a leading cause of serious disability?
A)stroke
B)hypertension
C)heart failure
D)cancer
Q4) The risk of cancer decreases with age.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Infectious Diseases
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Q1) Genital herpes is curable.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Chronic infections are characterized by a short duration and a series of stages.
A)True
B)False
Q3) One example of a part of the body that is lined with mucous membranes to block infectious diseases is
A)the skin.
B)the nose.
C)bone.
D)the fingernails.
Q4) A latent infection is one that A)lies dormant in the body.
B)persists or recurs over a long period.
C)has a short duration.
D)is seasonal.
Q5) Most STIs are asymptomatic.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Substance Use,Dependence,and Addiction
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT more likely to occur as a consequence of heavy episodic drinking?
A)unplanned,unprotected sex
B)arguments with friends or family members
C)improved mental capacity
D)driving after drinking
Q2) MDMA has the properties of what type of drugs?
A)stimulants and hallucinogens
B)opiates and depressants
C)hallucinogens and opiates
D)depressants and stimulants
Q3) One of the most devastating effects of alcohol use is an incurable disease called A)cirrhosis.
B)hepatitis.
C)heart disease.
D)fatty liver.
Q4) About 30 percent of adults in the United States use tobacco.
A)True
B)False
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