CORRECT ANSWERS 2024/2025
3 factors of health and longevity: - Correct Answer Behavior, Genetics, and Environment
What is the second greatest threat to public health? - Correct Answer Physical Inactivity
Importance of physical activity: - Correct Answer Important for health of muscles, bones joints,
mood, cognitive function, memory
Average U.S. life expectancy: - Correct Answer 78.7 years
Top 4 leading causes of death in the United States: - Correct Answer o Tobacco use
o Cancer
o Chronic lower respiratory disease
o Accidents
Physical activity guidelines for adults 18-64: - Correct Answer 150-300 min. of moderate PA, or 75-
150 min. of vigorous intensity
7 dimensions of wellness: - Correct Answer o Physical
o Emotional
o Mental
o Social
o Environmental
o Occupational
o Spiritual
Basic cardiovascular tests: HR and BP: - Correct Answer o HR: heart rate; <59
o BP: Blood pressure; <120 systolic and <80 diastolic
5 habits to reduce risk of chronic diseases by 80%: - Correct Answer o 30 minutes of moderate-
intense PA daily
, o Don't smoke
o Healthy diet
o BMI of less than 30
o Reduce sitting time
what are behavior modifications a product of? - Correct Answer Most behaviors are a product of our
environment
3 main factors that drive human behavior: - Correct Answer o Personal values
o Affect
o Habits
What is mindfulness? - Correct Answer Awareness of thoughts and choices
What is self-efficacy? - Correct Answer o Belief in the ability to perform a given task
▪ Mastery experiences
▪ Vicarious experiences
▪ Positive verbal persuasion
What are the steps to changing a behavior? - Correct Answer o Recognizing you have a problem
o Stopping a negative behavior
o Preventing relapse
o Developing a positive behavior
o Strengthing a positive behavior
o Maintaining a positive behavior
Behavior change theories: - Correct Answer o Problem solving model
o Relapse prevention model
o Social cognitive theory
o Transtheoretical model of change