VCU HPEX 310 FINAL EXAM FITNESS AND HEALTH
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
________ refers to the relative amounts of fat and lean tissue
found in the body. Correct Answer body composition
________ training is a type of exercise training that includes
repeated sessions of high-intensity exercise alternated with
periods of lower-intensity exercise. Correct Answer interval
A good first step in changing unhealthy behaviors is to
________. Correct Answer assess your habits and select one
target behavior to change
A hypokinetic disease is a disease associated with a lack of
________. Correct Answer exercise; weak abdominal muscles
due to a lack of flexibility in hip flexors
A man with over 25% of body fat is classified as ________.
Correct Answer obese
A muscle contraction that occurs as the muscle shortens is
referred to as ________. Correct Answer concentric
A muscle contraction that results in movement of a body part is
referred to as a(n) ________ contraction. Correct Answer
isotonic
A positive energy balance is defined as ________. Correct
Answer consuming more calories than expended
,A state of physical and mental tension in response to an actual or
perceived threat or challenge is ________. Correct Answer
stress
According to the current estimates of the United States
regarding adult obesity rates, what percentage of adults meet the
criteria for obesity? Correct Answer 34%
Agents that cause cancer are called ________. Correct Answer
carcinogens
Alejandro had his cholesterol checked recently. His results
showed a total blood cholesterol concentration of 260 mg/dL.
Based on these results, what is his risk of developing coronary
heart disease (CHD)? Correct Answer high risk
All of the following are examples of bullying except for
________. Correct Answer a joke being shared with friends
All of the following techniques are strategies used to help reduce
the likelihood of acute mountain sickness except which of the
following? Correct Answer Ascend rapidly.
An obese individual just beginning to exercise should choose
which type of exercise? Correct Answer low intensity
android obesity (apple) Correct Answer most common in men -
fat is more common in the abdominal area (visceral fat) ; greater
risk for developing heart disease and diabetes
, At what age is it necessary to begin having an annual
mammogram for an average-risk individual? Correct Answer
40
bod pod Correct Answer measures air displacement
Body composition refers to the relative amounts of ________ in
the body. Correct Answer fat and fat-free tissue
Chemical precursors to the formation of ________ in the body
have become popular with athletes and bodybuilders. Correct
Answer testosterone
Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths. Current
screening guidelines encourage adults to begin regular screening
at age ________, or younger if at high risk. Correct Answer 50
Completing a written contract to record your behavior change
goals and your plan for change helps to identify ________.
Correct Answer barriers to success and strategies you can use to
overcome these barriers
define obesity Correct Answer a more serious degree of
overweight ness characterized by excessive accumulation of
body fat
> 25% for men
> 35% women
define overweight Correct Answer having a weight that is
above the recommended range for good health based on height
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
________ refers to the relative amounts of fat and lean tissue
found in the body. Correct Answer body composition
________ training is a type of exercise training that includes
repeated sessions of high-intensity exercise alternated with
periods of lower-intensity exercise. Correct Answer interval
A good first step in changing unhealthy behaviors is to
________. Correct Answer assess your habits and select one
target behavior to change
A hypokinetic disease is a disease associated with a lack of
________. Correct Answer exercise; weak abdominal muscles
due to a lack of flexibility in hip flexors
A man with over 25% of body fat is classified as ________.
Correct Answer obese
A muscle contraction that occurs as the muscle shortens is
referred to as ________. Correct Answer concentric
A muscle contraction that results in movement of a body part is
referred to as a(n) ________ contraction. Correct Answer
isotonic
A positive energy balance is defined as ________. Correct
Answer consuming more calories than expended
,A state of physical and mental tension in response to an actual or
perceived threat or challenge is ________. Correct Answer
stress
According to the current estimates of the United States
regarding adult obesity rates, what percentage of adults meet the
criteria for obesity? Correct Answer 34%
Agents that cause cancer are called ________. Correct Answer
carcinogens
Alejandro had his cholesterol checked recently. His results
showed a total blood cholesterol concentration of 260 mg/dL.
Based on these results, what is his risk of developing coronary
heart disease (CHD)? Correct Answer high risk
All of the following are examples of bullying except for
________. Correct Answer a joke being shared with friends
All of the following techniques are strategies used to help reduce
the likelihood of acute mountain sickness except which of the
following? Correct Answer Ascend rapidly.
An obese individual just beginning to exercise should choose
which type of exercise? Correct Answer low intensity
android obesity (apple) Correct Answer most common in men -
fat is more common in the abdominal area (visceral fat) ; greater
risk for developing heart disease and diabetes
, At what age is it necessary to begin having an annual
mammogram for an average-risk individual? Correct Answer
40
bod pod Correct Answer measures air displacement
Body composition refers to the relative amounts of ________ in
the body. Correct Answer fat and fat-free tissue
Chemical precursors to the formation of ________ in the body
have become popular with athletes and bodybuilders. Correct
Answer testosterone
Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths. Current
screening guidelines encourage adults to begin regular screening
at age ________, or younger if at high risk. Correct Answer 50
Completing a written contract to record your behavior change
goals and your plan for change helps to identify ________.
Correct Answer barriers to success and strategies you can use to
overcome these barriers
define obesity Correct Answer a more serious degree of
overweight ness characterized by excessive accumulation of
body fat
> 25% for men
> 35% women
define overweight Correct Answer having a weight that is
above the recommended range for good health based on height
