Chapter 7, Early Adulthood - Exam 3
UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What is the age range for young adult? - CORRECT ANSWER- 20-40 years of age
Why has life span increased? - CORRECT ANSWER- health has increased through healthy
activities, food choices and medical knowledge
Why do youth delay adulthood? - CORRECT ANSWER- to pursue educaiton
What has completed at this age? - CORRECT ANSWER- physical development and
maturation
What is senescence? - CORRECT ANSWER- biological aging
What are the characteristics of young adults? - CORRECT ANSWER- Body and mind
changes continue throughout life
Most young adults are in their peak for strength, energy, and
endurance
Brain wave patterns show more mature patterns
Senses peak
When does a person stop growing - CORRECT ANSWER- girls : 19
boys: grow a few inches after 19
,What is the physical activity of a young adult? - CORRECT ANSWER- Superior physical
capabilities require exercise and diet
Less than 20% participate in moderate exercise on regular basis
Foundation for longevity and better health
How much should a young adult exercise? - CORRECT ANSWER- moderate-intensity
sessions for 30 minutes for 4-5 days a week
What are examples of moderate activity? - CORRECT ANSWER- walking briskly,
household chores
What are the benefits of exercise? - CORRECT ANSWER- Cardiovascular fitness increase
Lung capacity increases, raising endurance
Stronger muscles and greater flexibility
Greater range of movement
More elasticity in muscles, tendons, and ligaments
Reduction in osteoporosis later in life
Optimization of immune response
Decreased stress level
, Increased sense of control over their bodies and feeling of accomplishment
What are the leading causes of death for young adults? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1) Accidents
2) AIDS
3) Cancer
4) Heart disease
5) Suicide
6) Murder
What allows for variation in the health of a young adult? - CORRECT ANSWER- gender
and socioeconomic status
At what age does illness and disease overtake accidents as the leading cause of death? -
CORRECT ANSWER- 35
What can hasten secondary aging? - CORRECT ANSWER- lifestyle decisions, including the
use - or abuse - of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs or engaging in unprotected sex
this can increase a young adult's risk of dying
What determines the desirable weight and height for a young adult? - CORRECT ANSWER-
body mass index (BMI)
What BMI is considered overweight? - CORRECT ANSWER- 25 or over
What BMI is considered obese? - CORRECT ANSWER- 30
What is obese? - CORRECT ANSWER- 20% or more above the average weight for a person
UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What is the age range for young adult? - CORRECT ANSWER- 20-40 years of age
Why has life span increased? - CORRECT ANSWER- health has increased through healthy
activities, food choices and medical knowledge
Why do youth delay adulthood? - CORRECT ANSWER- to pursue educaiton
What has completed at this age? - CORRECT ANSWER- physical development and
maturation
What is senescence? - CORRECT ANSWER- biological aging
What are the characteristics of young adults? - CORRECT ANSWER- Body and mind
changes continue throughout life
Most young adults are in their peak for strength, energy, and
endurance
Brain wave patterns show more mature patterns
Senses peak
When does a person stop growing - CORRECT ANSWER- girls : 19
boys: grow a few inches after 19
,What is the physical activity of a young adult? - CORRECT ANSWER- Superior physical
capabilities require exercise and diet
Less than 20% participate in moderate exercise on regular basis
Foundation for longevity and better health
How much should a young adult exercise? - CORRECT ANSWER- moderate-intensity
sessions for 30 minutes for 4-5 days a week
What are examples of moderate activity? - CORRECT ANSWER- walking briskly,
household chores
What are the benefits of exercise? - CORRECT ANSWER- Cardiovascular fitness increase
Lung capacity increases, raising endurance
Stronger muscles and greater flexibility
Greater range of movement
More elasticity in muscles, tendons, and ligaments
Reduction in osteoporosis later in life
Optimization of immune response
Decreased stress level
, Increased sense of control over their bodies and feeling of accomplishment
What are the leading causes of death for young adults? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1) Accidents
2) AIDS
3) Cancer
4) Heart disease
5) Suicide
6) Murder
What allows for variation in the health of a young adult? - CORRECT ANSWER- gender
and socioeconomic status
At what age does illness and disease overtake accidents as the leading cause of death? -
CORRECT ANSWER- 35
What can hasten secondary aging? - CORRECT ANSWER- lifestyle decisions, including the
use - or abuse - of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs or engaging in unprotected sex
this can increase a young adult's risk of dying
What determines the desirable weight and height for a young adult? - CORRECT ANSWER-
body mass index (BMI)
What BMI is considered overweight? - CORRECT ANSWER- 25 or over
What BMI is considered obese? - CORRECT ANSWER- 30
What is obese? - CORRECT ANSWER- 20% or more above the average weight for a person
