NCSF chapter 1 CORRECT QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
1. The contemporary understanding of health examines the susceptibility for disease as well as an
individual's overall: - ANSWER Wellness
2. For baseline health benefits an individual should burn at least ______ calories a week. - ANSWER
1,000
3. Minimum physical activity guidelines for general health benefits: - ANSWER 150 minutes of moderate-
intensity each week
4. A(n) ________ response occurs with repeated stress which causes chronic system adaptations. -
ANSWER Plastic
5. Identify the 6 components of comprehensive wellness. - ANSWER 5. a. physical health , b. mental
health , c. emotional health , d. intellectual health , e. social health , f. environmental health
List all common contributors to poor health - ANSWER physical inactivity, inadequate sleep,chronic
stress, poor diet,dehydration,obesity,tobacco use,alcohol consumption,poor emotional health
List all common common health disorders and diseases - ANSWER hypertension, hyperlipidemia,
atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, diabetes, COPD, cancer, depression, stroke,systemic inflammation,
(blank) has been estimated to be the 4th leading cause of death worldwide. - ANSWER Physical inactivity
(blank) is defined as planned, structured and repetitive bodily movements performed to improve or
maintain one or more components of fitness. - ANSWER Exercise
ANSWERS
1. The contemporary understanding of health examines the susceptibility for disease as well as an
individual's overall: - ANSWER Wellness
2. For baseline health benefits an individual should burn at least ______ calories a week. - ANSWER
1,000
3. Minimum physical activity guidelines for general health benefits: - ANSWER 150 minutes of moderate-
intensity each week
4. A(n) ________ response occurs with repeated stress which causes chronic system adaptations. -
ANSWER Plastic
5. Identify the 6 components of comprehensive wellness. - ANSWER 5. a. physical health , b. mental
health , c. emotional health , d. intellectual health , e. social health , f. environmental health
List all common contributors to poor health - ANSWER physical inactivity, inadequate sleep,chronic
stress, poor diet,dehydration,obesity,tobacco use,alcohol consumption,poor emotional health
List all common common health disorders and diseases - ANSWER hypertension, hyperlipidemia,
atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, diabetes, COPD, cancer, depression, stroke,systemic inflammation,
(blank) has been estimated to be the 4th leading cause of death worldwide. - ANSWER Physical inactivity
(blank) is defined as planned, structured and repetitive bodily movements performed to improve or
maintain one or more components of fitness. - ANSWER Exercise
