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| What is the largest component in the Determinants of Health? |
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| Which of the following individual choices has a major effect on both current health and projected life expectancy? |
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| The number of years a person is anticipated to live based on conditions at the time of birth is... |
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| Which of the following best describes emotional health? |
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| Ability to express or control feelings |
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| A multidimensional concept of health that includes elements of physical, mental, emotional, and social function is... |
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| health-related quality of life. |
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| The range of factors that influence a person's health status are known as... |
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| Selective smoking bans and child restraint laws designed to protect the health of citizens are examples of... |
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| What is the leading cause of death in the United States across all age groups? |
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| The Evolution of Health includes multiple ages of change. Which is the correct order from 1850-Present? |
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| Age of Environment, Age of Medicine, Age of Prevention |
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| Which is NOT a type of Locus of Control? |
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| What are types of locus of control? |
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| internal, external, chance |
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| Which of the following methods is an example of successful lifestyle change? |
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| Beginning a daily walking program and gradually increasing your time and distance |
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| Which model explains why a young woman who smokes is NOT likely to quit because she does not think she will get lung disease, and quitting will result in weight gain? |
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| Observing a friend's success at quitting smoking has helped you to quit a few months later, which demonstrates the process of... |
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| Which of the following is the best example of a realistic, specific, and attainable goal? |
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| I will lose 1 pound a week over the next four weeks |
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| Mark is a junior in college and plans to move to his own apartment before his senior year. He hopes to quit drinking, get more sleep, and spend more time exercising and studying instead of spending so much of his free time on Facebook. The best plan for Mark to succeed is for him to... |
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| select the most important behavior to change and take things one step at a time. |
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| Which of the following is an example of a belief? |
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| Thinking that smoking is unhealthy and causes cancer |
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| Which type of behaviors are the most suitable targets for the Health Belief Model? |
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| In which phase of the Transtheoretical Model are people thinking about making a behavior change? |
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| There are 10 Processes of Change. Which one includes building support groups? |
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| Using theories can help to do all of the following, EXCEPT... |
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| Internalize influences of behavior |
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| Which of the following is NOT a common dimension of diversity? |
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| The irrational fear or dislike of people from different cultures, religions, and ethnicities. |
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| Which type of racism occurs when an individual feels inferior to others? |
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| Which term refers to a group of individuals who have a shared past and come from similar origins? |
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Socioeconomic status refers to all of the following EXCEPT:
Occupation
Income
Race
Housing |
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| Which of the following terms refers to the shared history, practices, beliefs, and values of a racial, regional, or religious group? |
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| Which of the following types of racism refers to the deliberate placement of nuclear power plants, city dumps, or toxic waste ares in poor or minority communities? |
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| Which type of racism occurs when a person believes he/she is inferior to others because of his/her race? |
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| Which term is considered a social definition because there is no scientific, anthropological, or biological evidence to indicate that individuals are from different species? |
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| Which type of racism refers to the belief that some races are inferior to others? |
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| Calories are the measure of... |
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| energy obtained from a particular food. |
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| In addition to dairy products, what other foods are good sources of calcium? |
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| Antioxidants are substances that... |
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Empty calorie foods are foods that are...
high in water content in relation to calories.
high-calorie foods with little nutritional value.
nutrient-dense in relation to calories.
low-calorie foods with little nutritional value. |
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| high-calorie foods with little nutritional value. |
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Which ingredient in soft drinks can cause loss of bone density, especially in women?
Sucrose
Calcium carbonate
Aspertame
Phosphoric acid |
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Providing energy, insulating body organs, and maintaining body temperature are functions of...
carbohydrates.
fats.
vitamins.
proteins. |
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Nutrition is the science that investigates...
the relationship between the body's functioning and the elements of food eaten.
diseases of the digestive tract.
the discovery of new nutrients.
the process of digestion and metabolism that breaks food down for use by the body. |
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| the relationship between the body's functioning and the elements of food eaten. |
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Which of the following guidelines will be helpful if you want to increase your intake of antioxidants?
Eat at least 2 servings of lean red meat each day.
Eat several servings of fatty fish each week.
Eat whole grain foods with at least 3 grams of fiber per serving.
Eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, including dark green vegetables. |
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| Eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, including dark green vegetables. |
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Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and water are essential...
vitamins.
amino acids.
nutrients.
minerals. |
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Which type of foods are believed to have specific health benefits beyond basic nutrition?
Whole foods
Raw foods
Low-fat foods
Functional foods |
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How many days a week should you engage in exercise if you want to build muscle strength and endurance?
2-3 days
1-2 days
3-4 days
4-5 days |
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In the F.I.T.T. Principle, what does the "F" stand for?
Frequency
Functional
Flexible
Fast |
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Which eating disorder involves binge eating followed by purging?
Compulsive Eating
Bulimia Nervosa
Anorexia Nervosa
Binge Eating Disorder |
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From the 1970's to today, which trend describes males and females who are DISSATISFIED with their bodies?
Males increasing; Females decreasing
Both sexes are increasing
Both sexes are decreasing
Females increasing; Males decreasing |
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| Both sexes are increasing |
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There are two categories of stored body fat: essential and...
nonessential.
adipose.
storage.
intrinsic. |
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How does leptin act in the body?
It regulates the production of insulin.
It increases the rate of metabolism.
It signals the brain that the body needs food.
It signals the brain that the stomach is full. |
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| It signals the brain that the stomach is full. |
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An increase in waist circumference increases the risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and...
kidney failure.
stroke.
irritable bowel syndrome.
cancer. |
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The fitness of a person's cardiorespiratory system is assessed by measuring...
the strength needed to sustain a muscular contraction during exercise.
the number of reps that can be repeated in one breath.
the volume of oxygen the muscles consume during exercise.
the increase in heart rate during exercise. |
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| the volume of oxygen the muscles consume during exercise. |
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Which of the following describes the most common method used to measure muscle strength?
Repeated lifting of weights until fatigued
Heaviest weight that can be lifted in one set of reps
Fast repetitions using free-weights
Maximum weight that can be moved at one time |
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| Maximum weight that can be moved at one time |
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Performance-enhancing drugs that are synthetic versions of the hormone testosterone are...
creatines.
anabolic steroids.
ephedrines.
steroid precursors. |
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