NSC-150 Final Exam Study Guide
Questions & Answers
1.Define the various dimensions of wellness.
Answer Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Social, Environmental
2.What are some reputable sources for health information?
Answer .org, .gov, or peer reviewed articles.
3.health benefits of cardiorespiratory fitness
Answer Reduce the risk heart disease, lung cancer, type 2 diabetes,
stroke, and other diseases
4.appropriate % max heart rate for improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness-
Answer 60-80% of maximum heart rate will bring improvement
5.the guidelines for physical activity for Americans
Answer 2 ½-5 hours of moderate intensity or 1 ¼ - 2 ½ hours of
vigorous intensity
6.the major benefits of muscular fitness
Answer Increase ability to perform ADL's, Reduce risk of injury,
stronger muscles and bones
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, 7.How are nutrients are absorbed through the digestive process (General
pathway through the GI tract) digestive functions of pancreas, liver, and
gall bladder,
Answer Mouth to Esophagus to Stomach to Small Intestine to Large
Intestine to Anus
8.Where are most nutrients absorbed?
Answer small intestine
9.Describe the functions of the six major categories of nutrients.
Answer Carbs, Fats, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water
Carbs- Provide energy, store energy, build macro's, spare protein and fa
for other purposes
Fats- Energy and Cell Growth, Keep your body warm, absorb nutrients
and produce hormones.
Protein- Repair and Build your body tissues, allows metabolic reactions,
and coor- dinates bodily functions
Vitamins- Needed for cell function, growth, and
development. Minerals- Grow, develop, and stay
healthy
Water- Carries nutrients and oxygen, moistens oxygen for breathing,
regulates body temp.
10.For all- kcal/g, absorbed form
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Questions & Answers
1.Define the various dimensions of wellness.
Answer Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Social, Environmental
2.What are some reputable sources for health information?
Answer .org, .gov, or peer reviewed articles.
3.health benefits of cardiorespiratory fitness
Answer Reduce the risk heart disease, lung cancer, type 2 diabetes,
stroke, and other diseases
4.appropriate % max heart rate for improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness-
Answer 60-80% of maximum heart rate will bring improvement
5.the guidelines for physical activity for Americans
Answer 2 ½-5 hours of moderate intensity or 1 ¼ - 2 ½ hours of
vigorous intensity
6.the major benefits of muscular fitness
Answer Increase ability to perform ADL's, Reduce risk of injury,
stronger muscles and bones
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7
, 7.How are nutrients are absorbed through the digestive process (General
pathway through the GI tract) digestive functions of pancreas, liver, and
gall bladder,
Answer Mouth to Esophagus to Stomach to Small Intestine to Large
Intestine to Anus
8.Where are most nutrients absorbed?
Answer small intestine
9.Describe the functions of the six major categories of nutrients.
Answer Carbs, Fats, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water
Carbs- Provide energy, store energy, build macro's, spare protein and fa
for other purposes
Fats- Energy and Cell Growth, Keep your body warm, absorb nutrients
and produce hormones.
Protein- Repair and Build your body tissues, allows metabolic reactions,
and coor- dinates bodily functions
Vitamins- Needed for cell function, growth, and
development. Minerals- Grow, develop, and stay
healthy
Water- Carries nutrients and oxygen, moistens oxygen for breathing,
regulates body temp.
10.For all- kcal/g, absorbed form
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7
