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    Flexibility is important for elite athletes in order to-
    improve their performances
    change their genetic histories
    expose them to disease
    maintain general wellness

    improve their performances
    maintain general wellness

    The ability to move a joint through its range of motion with little resistance is defined as-
    dynamic flexibility
    stationary flexibility
    stagnant flexibility
    static flexibility

    dynamic flexibility

    Connective tissue consisting of yellow fibers that are stretchy and flexible is called-
    collagen
    titin
    elastin
    actin

    elastin

    Titin is made up of structural-
    carbohydrate
    collagen
    protein
    fat

    protein

    Which type of elongation is a long-term change in the length of muscles, tendons, and supporting connective tissues?
    thoracic
    plastic
    sporadic
    elastic

    plastic

    Contracting a muscle before stretching is an essential part of-
    ballistic elongation stretching
    speed loading
    proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
    active muscular facilitation

    proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation

    Which of the following are potential benefits of flexibility? likelihood of illness
    injury prevention
    improved joint health
    prevention of soreness
    increased tension

    injury prevention
    improved joint health
    prevention of soreness

    The ability to hold an extended position at one end or point in a joint's range of motion is defined as which kind of flexibility?
    stationary
    stagnant
    static
    dynamic

    static

    The two principal types of connective tissue are-
    elastin and actin
    collagen and elastin
    actin and collagen
    cortisone and titin

    collagen and elastin

    Stretching exercises developed to improve flexibility should be performed-
    after a warm-up or heat application
    when the muscles are sore
    when the muscles are rested
    before working out when muscles are stiff

    after a warm-up or heat application

    Which type of elongation is a temporary change in the length of muscles, tendons, and supporting connective tissues?
    plastic
    thoracic
    elastic
    sporadic

    elastic

    Which of the following sends information about changes in the muscular and skeletal systems to allow the nervous system to control the speed, strength, and coordination of muscle contractions?
    spindle fibers
    muscles receptors
    neurotransmitters
    proprioceptors

    proprioceptors

    Which of the following are types of flexibility?
    passive
    active
    dynamic
    static

    dynamic
    static

    Which of the following statements about low-back pain are true?
    More than 85% of Americans experience back pain by the age of fifty
    People rarely take time off from work due to back pain
    Low-back pain is one of the rarest ailments in the United States
    Low-back pain is one of the most common ailments in the United States

    More than 85% of Americans experience back pain by the age of fifty
    Low-back pain is one of the most common ailments in the United States

    Which of the following would be an appropriate time to stretch?
    after weight training
    before the start of a high-intensity activity
    after an aerobics class
    after taking a moderately paced walk

    after weight-training
    after an aerobics class
    after taking a moderately paced walk

    Intervertebral disks perform which of the following functions?
    protect the spinal cord
    disperse stress placed on the spine
    separate vertebrae from each other
    absorb stress placed on the spine

    disperse stress placed on the spine
    separate vertebrae from each other
    absorb stress placed on the spine

    The spinal column performs which of the following functions?
    supports the body's weight
    filters dangerous items from food and drink
    carries oxygen to the lungs and other organs
    serves as an attachment site for several muscles, tendons, and ligaments
    surrounds and protects the spinal cord restricts movement in two directions
    structural support for the body

    support's the body's weight
    serves as an attachment site for several muscles, tendons, and ligaments
    structural support for the body

    Underlying causes of back pain may include which one of the following?
    improved muscle endurance
    poor posture
    increased core muscle strength
    loss of body weight

    poor posture

    Which of the following is not a general guideline for back exercise programs?
    Do low-back exercises a minimum of 3 days per week Emphasize muscular endurance rather than muscular strength
    Do low-back exercises in the morning
    Engage in regular endurance exercise

    Do low-back exercises in the morning

    Stretching exercises should be performed to the point of-
    pain
    while holding one's breath
    to the point of slight tension
    when muscles are cold

    to the point of slight tension

    According to the ACSM, stretching exercises are minimally performed how many days per week?
    3-4
    7
    2-3
    1-2

    2-3

    The structure between adjoining vertebrae, consisting of a gel- and water-filled nucleus surrounded by fibrous rings is called-
    intervertebral disk
    intervertebral nerve
    spinal vertebrae
    spinal nerve

    intervertebral disk

    Which of the following methods are the more challenging types of core exercises?
    free weights
    stability balls
    weight machines
    concentric exercises

    free weights
    stability balls

    When you attempt to prevent low back pain by improving fitness or strength, you should by-
    exercising moderately once a week
    progress slowly
    by exercising intensely three times a day
    stop smoking and reduce stress

    exercising moderately once a week
    progress slowly
    stop smoking and reduce stress

    Lifestyle recommendations for preventing back pain include all of the following except-
    maintaining a healthy body weight
    prolonged bed rest
    managing stress effectively
    not smoking

    prolonged bed rest

    Symptoms of acute tissue injury in the lower back include which of the following?
    muscle spasms
    discoloration
    dull ache
    stiffness
    inflammation
    pain

    muscles spasms
    stiffness
    inflammation
    pain

    Low-back pain can result from-
    poor body mechanics
    diabetes and migraines
    a high level of overall wellness
    weak and inflexible muscles
    poor posture

    poor body mechanics
    weak and inflexible muscles
    poor posture

    Vertebrae are the bony segments composing the spinal column that do which of the following?
    provide structural support for the body
    create hormones to regulate metabolism
    alter genetic material in the cells
    protect the spinal cord

    provide structural support for the body
    protect the spinal cord

    Which one of the following exercises for low-back health would not be considered appropriate for a beginner?
    lunges
    stability balls
    side bridges
    spine extensions

    stability balls

    Which of the following describe how to prevent low-back pain?
    stand for long periods of time in the same position
    stop smoking
    use a supportive chair and a medium-firm mattress
    reduce stress
    progress quickly when attempting to improve strength and fitness

    use a supportive chair and a medium-firm mattress
    stop smoking
    reduce stress

    Which type of stretching technique is most often recommended by fitness experts because it is safe and effective?
    ballistic
    passive
    static
    active

    static

    - Which of the following activities and/or occupations is most likely to be associated with low-back pain?
    dog walking
    receptionist
    sorting papers
    landscaping

    landscaping

    - Which region of the spine is the most common site for back pain?
    sacrum
    lumbar
    cervical
    coccyx
    thoracic

    lumbar

    - A stretching technique in which muscles are stretched by moving joints slowly and fluidly though their range of motion in a controlled manner but not held in the stretched position is known as-
    dynamic stretching
    ballistic stretching
    static stretching
    proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation

    dynamic stretching

    - Which of the following types of exercises are the best for low-back health?
    core body exercises that force the core muscles to stabilize the spine in many directions
    whole body exercises that force the core muscles to stabilize the spine in many directions
    whole body exercises that force the core muscles to stabilize the spine in one direction
    core body exercises that force the core muscles to stabilize the spine in one direction

    whole body exercises that force the core muscles to stabilize the spine in many directions

    - An individual experiencing sudden acute back pain most likely has damaged his or her-
    tissues
    DNA
    lungs
    capillaries

    tissues

    - Potential treatments for chronic back pain include which of the following?
    avoidance of all movement
    yoga
    splinting the painful area
    physical therapy
    massage

    yoga
    splinting the painful area
    physical therapy
    massage

    - Which of the following do not directly affect flexibility? joint structure
    muscle elasticity
    muscle endurance
    muscle strength

    muscle endurance
    muscle strength

    - Which of the following statements are true regarding passive stretching?
    There is less risk of injury with passive stretching.
    The stretch is not controlled by the muscles themselves. Communication is important if using a partner.
    A greater range of motion is achieved using passive stretching.

    The stretch is not controlled by the muscles themselves
    Communication is important if using a partner
    A greater range of motion is achieved using passive stretching

    - Individuals experiencing chronic back pain report which type of symptoms?
    stabbing pain
    steady ache with stiffness
    emotional contentment
    symptoms lasting only one day
    shooting pain

    stabbing pian
    steady ache with stiffness
    shooting pain

    - Which of the following prevent low back pain?
    lifting weights properly
    when sitting, maintaining the same position as long as possible
    gaining weight to change the body's balance
    warming up thoroughly before exercising
    controlling body movement

    lifting weights properly
    warming up thoroughly before exercising
    controlling body movement

    - Which of the following is not true of dynamic stretching techniques?
    Dynamic stretches may carry a greater risk of soreness and injury compared to static stretches.
    Dynamic stretches can be used as part of a warm-up for serious athletes.
    Dynamic stretches are easier to perform than static stretches.
    Dynamic stretches help to develop functional flexibility that translates well into activities.

    dynamic stretches are easier to perform than static stretches

    - A condition commonly referred to as a slipped disk results from-
    pressure on a nerve root from a bulging disk.
    pressure on the spinal cord from unstable vertebrae.
    the shifting of a normal disk.
    increased ability of disk to absorb shock.

    pressure on a nerve root from a bulging disk.

    - Which of the following can be changed through exercise to improve flexibility?
    joint structure
    cartilage structure
    muscle length
    joint capsule

    muscle length

    - Which of the following is not recommended for the management of acute back pain?
    prolonged bed rest
    application of cold then heat
    application of ice several times a day
    over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication

    prolonged bed rest

    - The curves of the spine are the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and-
    sacral.
    radial.
    cardiac.
    ulnar.

    sacral

    - Joint cavities contain synovial fluid which-
    cushions the bone.
    reinforces the joint.
    strengthens the joint.
    reduces friction as the joint moves.

    cushions the bone
    reduces friction as the joint moves

    - Dynamic stretching involves-
    rapid forceful movement.
    focuses on PNF movements.
    does not involve movement.
    focuses on functionally based movements.

    focuses on functionally based movements

    - Which of the following statements about the characteristics of flexibility are true?
    Flexibility is a highly adaptive fitness component.
    Flexibility decreases with inactivity and increases with regular stretching.
    Good flexibility in one joint means all your joints will have good flexibility.
    Being flexible in your body means you will also be flexible in your upper body.

    flexibility is a highly adaptive fitness component
    flexibility decreases with inactivity and increases with regular stretching

    - Which of the following are true regarding ballistic stretching?
    Ballistic stretching is commonly associated with injury.
    Ballistic stretching is recommended for people with average fitness.
    Ballistic stretching trains the muscle dynamically.
    Ballistic stretching is appropriate only for well-trained athletes.

    ballistic stretching is commonly associated with injury
    ballistic stretching trains the muscle dynamically
    ballistic stretching is appropriate only for well-trained athletes

    - Which of the following factors that affect flexibility can be changed through a program to develop flexibility?
    elasticity of muscle tissue
    length of the resting muscle fibers
    structure of joints
    genetic composition of the tissue

    elasticity of muscle tissue
    length of the resting muscle fibers

    - When a muscle is stretched, the nerves send a signal to the ______, which sends a message back to the muscle, triggering a muscle contraction.
    adrenal gland
    spinal cord
    left ventricle
    large intestine

    spinal cord

    - An important component of safe passive stretching with a partner is-
    forceful movement.
    good communication with partner.
    quick movement.
    efficient contraction of the opposing muscle.

    good communication with partner.

    - Which of the following are recommended in order to prevent low-back pain?
    lifestyle physical activity such as walking
    avoiding exercise entirely to prevent back
    strain weight lifting every day to increase arm and leg strength and endurance
    abdominal exercises to increase muscular endurance

    lifestyle physical activity such as walking
    abdominal exercises to increase muscular endurance

    - Good flexibility in the hips and knees-
    protects against bone loss in the hips and spine.
    protects against hypertrophy of the muscles.
    protects the spine from excessive motion during everyday activities.
    protects the internal organs from excessive motion during everyday activities.

    protects the spine from excessive motion during everyday activities

    - Which of the following is characteristic of chronic back pain?
    Pain always radiates.
    Pain can radiate to all parts of the body.
    Only stabbing pin is felt in one area of the body.
    Pain is always localized.

    Pain can radiate to all parts of the body

    - All of the following are considered core muscles except for the muscles in the
    sides of the trunk.
    pelvis.
    pelvic floor.
    back.
    hip.
    buttocks.
    thighs.
    abdomen.

    thighs

    - Poor joint flexibility is associated with all of the following characteristics except-
    increased stress on joints.
    abnormalities in joint lubrication.
    protection from joint pain.
    joint deterioration.

    protection from joint pain.

    - Which of the following is not one of the guidelines for preventing low-back pain?
    controlling body movement
    maintaining one's body posture for long periods of time warming up thoroughly before exercising
    lifting weights properly

    maintaining one's body posture for long periods of time

    - Which of the following is not an additional benefit of flexibility?
    improved relaxation
    improved concentration
    maintenance of good posture
    improved body position and strength for sports

    improved concentration

    - When injuries occur, flexibility exercises are-
    used for eight of more hours daily.
    used to improve muscle strength.
    used only once a week.
    used in the treatment of injury.
    used to restore normal range of motion.

    used in the treatment of injury
    used to restore normal range of motion

    - Connective tissue is important because it provides-changeability.
    immunity.
    structure.
    bulk.
    endurance.
    elasticity.

    structure
    bulk
    elasticity

    - Which of the following exercises would likely be recommended for the prevention of low-back pain? jumping rope.
    hurdling.
    walking.
    speed skating.

    walking

    - In older adults, good flexibility improves-
    tension.
    balance.
    cognition.
    stability.

    balance
    stability

    - Compared to static stretching, which of the following is true about PNF stretching?
    It causes less muscle soreness.
    It usually requires a partner.
    It is less effective than static stretching.
    It causes less muscle stiffness.

    It usually requires a partner

    - Stretching programs are of particular importance to all the following groups of people except-
    toddlers.
    grandmothers.
    basketball players.
    middle-aged men.

    toddlers

    - Which of the following is a disadvantage of active stretching?
    A sufficient stretch may not be produced.
    Active stretching requires a partner.
    There is a high risk of injury.
    Range of motion is not sufficient.

    A sufficient stretch may not be produced

    - Joint capsules surround major joints. Their composition is-semielastic.
    grainy like sand.
    hard like bone.
    liquid like blood.

    semielastic

    - Ballistic stretching is considered dangerous because ballistic stretches may-
    increase flexibility too rapidly.
    train the muscle statically.
    cause muscle relaxation during a stretch.
    stimulate a muscular contraction during a stretch.

    stimulate a muscular contraction during a stretch

    - The core muscles do which of the following?
    help transfer force between the upper and lower body stabilize the spine
    stabilize the midsection of the body
    stabilize the lower body

    help transfer force between the upper and lower body
    stabilize the spine
    stabilize the midsection of the body

    - Soft tissues can limit the flexibility of a joint. Soft tissues of the human body include-
    muscles
    bones
    ligaments
    hair follicles
    skin

    muscles
    ligaments
    skin

    - Which of the following is an example of a dynamic stretch?
    jumping jacks
    lunge walk
    touching the toes repeatedly in rapid succession performing a split

    lunge walk

    - Active stretching is a stretching technique in which muscles are stretched-
    for cosmetic reasons alone
    by an external force outside of the body
    to the point of injury
    by the contraction of the opposing muscles

    by the contraction of the opposing muscles

    - For most average people, an attainable goal for a flexibility program is to-
    work on lowering their body mass index by double digits. obtaining flexibility in the major joints.
    becoming overflexible.
    becoming Olympic athletes in one year.

    obtaining flexibility in the major joints

    - Exercise might prevent and treat back pain by-
    creating more mitochondria.
    building muscular endurance.
    providing immunity from disease.
    blocking the production of hormones.

    building muscular endurance

    - Which of the following plays a role in your joint structure and flexibility?
    heredity
    physical environment
    height
    supplemental vitamins

    heredity

    - People with either extreme flexibility or poor flexibility have-
    the healthiest joints of anyone.
    no risk for injury.
    reduced risk for injury.
    increased risk for injury.

    increased risk for injury

    - An increase of sarcomeres, contractile units in the muscles, could lead to an increase of the body's-
    likelihood of getting sick.
    blood sugar levels.
    aging.
    flexibility.

    flexibility

    - Frequent stretching is beneficial for developing flexibility because proprioceptors-
    do not adapt quickly to movement.
    adapt quickly to stretching.
    are not connected to the nervous system.
    are bones that require movement.

    adapt quickly to stretching

    When specific core muscles are weak or tired, which system in the body substitutes other muscles and increases the body's risk of injury?
    nervous
    digestive
    endocrine
    cardiovascular

    nervous

    - Well-trained athletes might consider ballistic stretching to-
    stretch the muscles they do not usually use in their sports use as activity when they are injured and cannot play their sports
    stretch the muscles they need for their particular sports improve the overall fitness levels of their entire bodies

    stretch the muscles they need for their particular sports

    A person with too much body fat, regardless of their total weight, is considered

    Overfat

    Overweight

    Overcomposed

    Viscerally Fat

    overfat

    Which of the following are among the reasons for the increases of overweight and obese Americans since 1960?

    Decrease in daily gym classes for students

    Increase in physical activity

    More driving than walking short distances

    Increase in portion sizes

    Decrease in consumption of fast food and soft drinks

    decrease in daily gym classes for students
    more driving than walking short distances
    increase in portion sizes

    Diabetes disrupts the normal secretion of _____ from the pancreas

    Glucose

    Estrogen

    Insulin

    Testosterone

    insulin

    Which of the following are true of fat?

    It is not needed in the body

    It regulates body temperature

    It cushions body organs

    It is the main source of stored energy in the body

    it regulates body temperature
    it cushions body organs
    it is the main source of stored energy in the body

    The body can be divided between which of the following

    Temperature-regulating mechanisms

    Body Fat

    Energy-producing mechanisms

    Fat-free mass

    body fat
    fat-free mass

    A relatively easy and inexpensive way to monitor a person's blood sugar levels on a daily basis is to

    Establish a home laboratory

    Visit the hospital daily

    Hire a live-in nurse

    Use home tests

    use home tests

    Men and postmenopausal women tend to store fat in their

    Hips, buttocks, and thighs

    Lower legs and feet

    Faces and necks

    Abdonminal areas

    abdominal areas

    Which of the following are methods to estimate body fat percentages?

    Underwater weighing

    Digital ultrasound

    Skinfold Measurement

    Blood test

    Stress test

    underwater weighing
    skinfold measurement

    Which of the following risks are increased due to obesity?

    Hypertension

    Sickle Cell Anemia

    Sleep and Breathing Disorders

    Pregnancy Complications

    Marfan syndrome

    hypertension
    sleep and breathing disorders
    pregnancy complications

    Amenorrhea occurs when a women's menstrual cycle

    Functions as it usually functions

    Stops for three consecutive months

    Begins for the first time in puberty

    Occurs every other month

    stops for three consecutive months

    Skinfold assessment involves checking which of the following qualities of skinfolds?

    Weight

    Color

    Thickness

    Shape

    thickness

    Adipose tissue found around major organs is known by which of the following names?

    Visceral fat

    Intra-abdonminal fat

    Organ tissue mass

    Subcutaneous fat

    visceral fat
    intra-abdominal fat

    A person whose weight is above the recommended range for good health is considered

    To have a body mass index

    Overweight

    Very fat

    To have a lower risk of health problems

    overweight

    Body mass Index is also known as

    HDL

    CFC

    BMI

    RPM

    BMI

    Major factors involved in the development of diabetes include which of the following

    Family history

    Allergies

    Age

    Gender

    Obesity

    family history
    age
    obesity

    Body fat is incorporated into which of the following?

    Mammary glands

    Bone

    Nerves

    Tooth enamel

    mammary glands
    nerves

    The risk of diabetes, stroke, and mortality is increased for people who carry excess fat in their

    Abdomens

    Thighs

    Arms

    Necks

    abdomens

    Diabetes can be detected

    With an ultrasound

    By using calipers to measure skinfold thickness

    With a blood test after fasting or the administration of glucose

    By measuring air displacement inside a bod pod

    with a blood tests after fasting or the administration of glucose

    Which of the following are abnormal eating patterns that may contribute to the female athlete triad?

    Bulimia

    Anorexia nervosa

    Metabolic syndrome

    Diabetes

    Amenorrhea

    bulimia
    anorexia nervosa

    Adipose tissue is found in which of the following parts of the body?

    On the surface of the skin

    Around the organs

    Under the skin

    Around the bones

    around the organs
    under the skin

    Which of the following comprise fat-free body mass?

    Brain

    Muscle

    Connective tissue

    Water

    muscle
    connective tissue
    water

    The best way to assess abdominal fat distribution is by using

    Height and weight charts

    Bioelectrical impedance analysis

    Waist circumference Measurement

    Bod pod readings

    waist circumference measurement

    The condition in women in which menstruation is infrequent or absent is called

    Amenorrhea

    Anemia

    Diarrhea

    Dyslexia

    amenorrhea

    What is the only method for directly measuring the percentage of body weight that is fat?

    Skinfold measurement

    Bod Pods

    Autopsy

    Hydrostatic weighing

    autopsy

    What is the weight-status classification of an individual with a BMI score of 26.02?

    Obese

    Normal

    Underweight

    Overweight

    overweight

    Which of the following are among the best ways to identify your progress toward body composition goals?

    Notice how your clothes fit

    Track your energy levels

    Visit your doctor daily

    Compare you body to models' bodies

    Monitor your body weight

    Record your athlete triad

    notice how your clothes fit
    track your energy levels
    monitor your body weight

    Female athletes sometimes stop menstruating because they

    Do not produce enough endorphins

    Have excess body fat

    Do not exercise enough

    Exercise excessively

    Have low levels of body fat

    Produce too much estrogen

    exercise excessively
    have low levels of body fat

    In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas produces little to no amounts of

    Glucose

    Cortisol

    Insulin

    Epinephrine

    insulin

    A person calculating body mass indexes needs to use the

    Metric system

    Algorithms for sines

    Celsius scale

    Fahrenheit scale

    metric system

    Which of the following are types of diabetes?

    Type 2

    Type 1

    Pancreatic

    Cardiac

    Gestational

    Insulin

    type 2
    type 1
    gestational

    Which of the following can result from excess body fat?

    Chronic diseases

    Cardiovascular Disease

    Diabetes

    Asperger's syndrome

    chronic diseases
    cardiovascular disease
    diabetes

    Diabetes is associated with which of the following

    Hypertension

    Skin cancer

    Retinal damage

    Kidney Failure

    Lupus

    hypertensions
    retinal damage
    kidney failure

    People who want to change their body composition must make lifestyle changes. The simplest way to do this is by creating a routine with reg. exercise and...

    Frequent fasts

    A healthy diet

    B12 Vitamin Shots

    Multiple medical Prescriptions

    a healthy diet

    Based on their body type, endomorphs would probably excel in activities like

    Lifting weights

    Distance running

    Gymnastics

    Ballet dancing

    lifting weights

    Which one of the following masses is the best conductor of electrical current?

    Visceral fat

    Fat-free tissues

    Fat

    Subcutaneous fat

    Adipose tissue

    fat-free tissues

    Obesity can lead to social and psychological problems, such as

    Inflammation

    Discrimination

    Anxiety

    Contentment

    discrimination
    anxiety

    These common and easy methods to assess body composition are less accurate than methods that measure body fat, but are easier and more commonly used. These common yet inaccurate methods measure a person's

    HDL levels

    Water intake

    Total body weight

    Muscle density

    total body weight

    Underwater weighing is also known as what type of weighing?

    Aquamatic

    Demi-flotational

    Irrigation-type

    Hydrostatic

    hydrostatic

    When making changes in body composition, your main focus should be on

    Accelerating metabolic syndrome

    Making lifestyle changes

    Changing your somatotype

    Cutting food intake significantly

    making lifestyle changes

    Which of the following are among the conditions metabolic syndrome can cause?

    High metabolic rates

    Abnormal blood fat levels

    Fat deposits in the abdominal regions

    Malignant Melanoma

    High blood pressure

    abnormal blood fat levels
    fat deposits in the abdominal regions
    high blood pressure

    Which of the following are generally true of people with an optimal amounts of fat and fat-free mass?

    They are healthier

    They feel better

    They move with greater efficiency

    They are extremely skinny

    they are healthier
    they feel better
    they move with greater efficiency

    The body mass index is not particularly useful for which of the following groups?

    Weight trainers

    People short in stature

    Men with an average body type

    Tall people

    weight trainers
    people short in stature

    Which type of diabetes has higher than normal glucose levels but not high enough for a diagnosis of full-blown diabetes

    Type 2 diabetes

    Type 1 diabetes

    Prediabetes

    Gestational diabetes

    prediabetes

    Which of the following are disorders in the female athlete triad?

    Insulin deficiency

    Decreased bone density

    Lack of menstrual periods

    Normal eating patterns

    decreased bone density
    lack of menstrual periods

    Males typically have which percentage of essential body fat?

    3-5%

    15-18%

    8-12%

    20-35%

    3-5%

    Except for recent decades, type 2 diabetes was usually diagnosed in people

    Under the age of 20

    Over the age of 40

    Who were pregnant

    Who were underweight

    over the age of 40

    Many people fail to obtain a fit and healthy body because they overemphasize which of the following?

    Unrealistic goals

    Short-term weight loss

    Permanent lifestyle changes

    A long-term wellness program

    unrealistic goals
    short-term weight loss

    Obesity increases mortality rates by

    Quadruple

    Double

    Triple

    No noticeable affect

    double

    Another name for metabolic syndrome is

    Crohn's disease

    Insulin resistance syndrome

    Down syndrome

    Multiple sclerosis

    insulin resistance syndrome

    The technical name for the technique used by the Bod Pod is called

    Plethysmography

    Arthroscopy

    Endoscopy

    Ultrascopy

    plethysmography

    The proportion of total body weight that is composed of fat is called the

    Essential fat

    Adipose tissue

    Nonessential body fat

    Percent body fat

    percent body fat

    Since metabolic syndrome affects glucose and insulin, people with this syndrome are at risk of developing which of the following

    Chronic inflammation

    Fatty liver disease

    Erectile dysfunction

    Low blood pressure

    Chronic inflammation

    Fatty liver disease

    Erectile dysfunction

    To ensure accuracy during a skinfold measurement, you should

    Take only one measurement at each site

    Use calipers that are spring-loaded and have metal jaws

    Only have one person measure to avoid bias

    Have several different people take measurements

    Measure at different times of day to get a range of readings

    use calipers that are spring-loaded and have metal jaws
    have several people take measurements

    To reduce risk of disease, person's waist measurement should be

    Equivalent to his or her parent's height

    Equivalent to one's height

    Less than half one's height

    More than half one's height

    less than half one's height

    A person with a body mass index of less than 18.2 is considered

    Normal

    Underweight

    Overweight

    Obese

    underweight

    People with type 1 diabetes often have to monitor sugar levels in their

    Blood

    Teeth

    Bones

    Mucus

    blood

    Since bioelectrical impedance analysis measures the effect of small electrical currents on nonfat body mass and fat, people using this type of testing should be careful to

    Use different instruments each time they test

    Use calipers with constant spring tension

    Avoid exercising before testing because that could distort readings

    Not drink too much or little water before testing

    not drink too much or little water before testing

    One significant fact about prediabetes is that

    It is a common indicator for type 1 diabetes, not type 2

    It automatically leads to type 2 after 1 year

    It uses excess body fat to insulate the body and prevent it from developing diabetes

    Its effects can be reversed with healthy life choices

    Its symptoms become worse with exercise

    its effects can be reversed with healthy life choices

    Since the 1960s, obesity has increased in prevalence in the United States from about 13% to

    About 30%

    80%

    100%

    About 50%

    about 30%

    Tables that list ideal weights for specific heights

    Can be inaccurate for people like bodybuilders

    Are used by nutritionists to plan ideal diets for people

    Identify unfit people since they automatically weigh more than the tables' listing

    Are how sports scientists determine ideal health today

    can be inaccurate for people like bodybuilders

    Which of the following individuals is more at risk for health problems?

    A woman with a BMI of 28 with a waist circumference of 34 inches

    A man with a BMI of 28 with a waist circumference of 36 inches

    A man with a BMI with low blood pressure

    A woman with a BMI of 28 with a waist circumference of 34 inches

    Gestational diabetes typically occurs during

    Surgery

    Pregnancy

    Chronis inflammation

    Physical activity

    pregnancy

    Excess body fat is primarily created by

    Genetic factors present at a person's birth

    The body's inability to metabolize all of the calories consumed

    The body's metabolism burning off all calories consumed

    Environmental factors like the climate of a person's home

    The body's inability to metabolize all of the calories consumed

    In regard to body fat, genetics determines

    The amount of fat a person consumes

    How many fat cells a person has

    How large fat cells can become

    The number of calories in a pound of body fat

    How large fat cells can become

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