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Assignment:
1. High levels of which of the following are associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease?
A. very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL)
B. high-density lipoproteins (HDL)
C. triglycerides
D. low-density lipoproteins (LDL)
2. Which of the following statements about exercise and immune function is true?
A. People who are fit have about the same number of colds as people with low levels of fitness, but they recover more quickly.
B. Exercise and fitness levels have not been found to have an effect on immune function.
C. Moderate endurance exercise can boost immune function.
D. Higher levels of training and very vigorous exercise are associated with higher immune function.
3. All of the following are health-related components of health-related fitness EXCEPT
A. muscular strength.
B. flexibility.
C. cardiorespiratory endurance.
D. coordination.
4. The ability of the body to perform prolonged, large-muscle, dynamic exercise at moderate-to- high intensity is
A. adaptive capacity.
B. anaerobic capacity.
C. cardiorespiratory endurance.
D. cardiorespiratory capacity.
5. Muscular strength is the
A. amount of time required to contract a muscle completely.
B. ability to resist fatigue and sustain a given level of muscular tension.
C. amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort.
D. ability to move the joints through a full range of motion.
6. Muscular endurance is the
A. amount of time required to contract a muscle completely.
B. amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort.
C. ability to move the joints through a full range of motion.
D. ability to resist fatigue and sustain a given level of muscular tension.
7. Flexibility is best described as
A. the ability to move without pain during strenuous exercise.
B. sustained motion without resistance.
C. the ability to move rapidly during exercise.
D. the ability of joints to move through their full range of motion.
8. The main difference between physical activity and exercise for improving physical fitness is the ________ of exercise.
A. duration
B. frequency
C. structure
D. intensity
9. Which of the following statements about exercise programs is true?
A. The best exercise programs promote health and are fun.
B. Vigorous exercise needs to occur every day.
C. To be successful, an exercise program should be treated as a chore.
D. To be successful, an exercise program needs to be conducted with a trainer.
10. Which of the following people should get a medical examination before beginning an exercise program?
A. a person who is over 40 years of age and inactive
B. a person who has diabetes or asthma
C. a person with a history of heart disease
D. All answer choices are correct.
11. In FITT-VP, volume is the product of all of the following EXCEPT
A. frequency.
B. intensity.
C. type.
D. time.
12. Cooling down after exercise is important to
A. restore circulation to its normal resting condition.
B. increase lactic acid in the muscles.
C. boost oxygen consumption.
D. maintain blood flow to the extremities.
13. Serious dehydration may cause all of the following EXCEPT
A. decreased body temperature.
B. muscle cramps.
C. reduced blood volume.
D. increased heart rate.
14. For adequate hydration during exercise, drink at least ________ of fluid two to four hours before exercise, and don't drink more than ________ during exercise.
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A. 16 ounces; 24 ounces
B. 24 ounces; 2 quarts
C. 8 ounces; 16 ounces
D. 16 ounces; 1 quart
15. Which of the following is considered essential fat?
A. fat incorporated in loose connective tissue known as adipose tissue
B. fat located underneath the skin, also known as subcutaneous fat
C. fat located around major organs, generally within the abdomen
D. fat stored in various tissues and critical for normal body functioning
16. The main drawback of using BMI to assess health is that it is not a good tool for
A. assessing body weight.
B. comparing weight to height.
C. classifying individuals as obese.
D. assessing body composition.
17. Which of the following statements is true about type 2 diabetes?
A. It is best prevented by eating a healthy diet and exercising.
B. It has obvious symptoms in the early stages.
C. It always requires insulin injections as a method of treatment.
D. It has been decreasing in recent decades.
18. Resting metabolic rate is the
A. energy required to digest food.
B. sum of all the processes by which the body uses food energy.
C. energy required to maintain vital body functions.
D. body's daily energy expenditure.