Deck 1: Health, Wellness, Fitness, and Healthy Lifestyles: an Introduction

Question 1

Which term does the "Healthy People 2020" document use to describe the general sense of happiness and satisfaction with life?

A)emotional quotient
B)emotional satisfaction
C)health-related quality of life
D)hardiness

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A)Physical fitness is the same as cardiovascular fitness.
B)Optimal physical fitness ensures optimal health.
C)Physical fitness is characterized by sports skills.
D)Health-related fitness is more important than skill-related fitness.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which of the following is an indicator of improved metabolic fitness?

A)decreased blood pressure
B)increased agility
C)increased flexibility
D)decreased percentage of body fat

Answer 3

A

Question 4

What is the primary difference between health-related and skill-related fitness?

A)Skill-related fitness components are more difficult to perform.
B)Genetics play a bigger role in health-related fitness than in skill-related fitness.
C)Skill-related fitness is associated with more enjoyment.
D)Health-related fitness is directly related to reduced risk of hypokinetic disease.

Question 5

Which of the following best summarizes the components of the "HELP" acronym?

A)Healthy Lifestyle Planning
B)Health is available to Everyone for a Lifetime and its Personal
C)Home Education for Lifestyle Planning
D)Health Education for Lifeskills and Prevention

Question 6

An overarching goal of Healthy People 2020 is to increase both ____________ and _____________.

A)healthspan;lifespan
B)metabolic fitness;functional fitness
C)fitness;wellness
D)cardiorespiratory endurance;muscular endurance

Question 7

Hypokinetic means

A)low blood pressure.
B)infectious disease.
C)too little exercise.
D)water exercise.

Question 8

An individual's ability to cope with daily events and deal with personal feelings in a positive,optimistic,and constructive way is known as _______ wellness.

A)emotional
B)intellectual
C)social
D)spiritual

Question 9

Which of the following is a health-related aspect of fitness?

A)balance
B)strength
C)reaction time
D)speed

Question 10

Which of the following best describes wellness?

A)satisfaction with work and social relationships
B)quality of life and a sense of well-being
C)spiritual fulfillment and self-esteem
D)freedom from disease and debilitating conditions

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a component of health-related physical fitness?

A)cardiorespiratory endurance
B)coordination
C)flexibility
D)body composition

Question 12

"Disparities in health" refers to differences in health

A)across ethnic and income groups.
B)by levels of fitness.
C)over time.
D)across countries.

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a hypokinetic condition?

A)adult-onset diabetes
B)athlete's foot
C)sinus infection
D)allergy

Question 14

An individual's ability to meet the demands of daily life is known as _______ wellness.

A)emotional
B)physical
C)social
D)spiritual

Question 15

An individual's ability to interact effectively with others and to establish meaningful relationships is known as _______ wellness.

A)emotional
B)intellectual
C)social
D)spiritual

Question 16

What is the broad vision of the "Healthy People 2020" national health objectives?

A)reduce cancer rates and increase the average lifespan
B)create a society in which all people live long,healthy lifes
C)improve health care access for all Americans
D)promote fitness and healthy lifestyles

Question 17

Which of the following is a skill-related component of fitness?

A)agility
B)body composition
C)cardiorespiratory fitness
D)flexibility

Question 18

It is possible for an individual to possess health and wellness while being ill or having a debilitating condition because he/she

A)may still have a positive mental outlook.
B)can still meet emergency situations.
C)can still use holistic treatments.
D)may still be physically fit.

Question 19

What is another name for skill-related fitness?

A)hand-eye coordination
B)motor fitness
C)performance fitness
D)metabolic fitness

Question 20

An individual demonstrates which type of wellness when he/she establishes a values system and carries out meaningful and constructive life goals?

A)emotional
B)intellectual
C)social
D)spiritual

Question 21

Which is the best definition of "lifestyles?"

A)states of being,characterized by freedom from disease and debilitating conditions
B)patterns of behavior that expand one's potential to live
C)ways in which individuals respond to social and physical environmental factors
D)patterns of behavior or ways an individual typically lives

Question 22

The ability to perform daily work,school,and household tasks without undue fatigue,while also possessing adequate fitness to meet the demands of emergency situations,is referred to as

A)functional fitness.
B)metabolic fitness.
C)holistic health.
D)wellness.

Question 23

The ability to change rapidly the position of the entire body in space with speed and accuracy is termed

A)balance.
B)coordination.
C)transfer.
D)agility.

Question 24

Flexibility refers to

A)the ability of the muscles to exert themselves.
B)force generated over time.
C)range of motion around a joint.
D)percentage of muscle to fat.

Question 25

The ability to use the senses,such as sight or hearing,with the body parts to perform motor tasks smoothly and accurately is termed

A)agility.
B)balance.
C)coordination.
D)reaction.

Question 26

Which of the following are not dimensions of wellness?

A)physical
B)spiritual
C)economic
D)emotional

Question 27

The "E" in HELP stands for

A)Equal.
B)Everyone.
C)Empathy.
D)ElateD.

Question 28

The maintenance of equilibrium while stationary or while moving is termed

A)agility.
B)balance.
C)coordination.
D)poise.

Question 29

Hypokinetic diseases such as obesity and low back pain are due to

A)too little activity.
B)too much carbohydrates.
C)not enough fiber.
D)none of the above.

Question 30

_______________ refers to the number of healthy years in your life that are free of illness and debilitating conditions.

A)Lifespan
B)Life expectancy
C)Healthspan
D)Morbidity

Question 31

What is the primary purpose of self-assessments of lifestyles?

A)provide a comparison to others
B)identify areas in which you may need to make improvements
C)learn measurement skills
D)get motivated by seeing your weaknesses

Question 32

Health varies greatly with income,gender,and

A)age.
B)size.
C)height.
D)Both B and C

Question 33

The ability to transfer energy into force at a fast rate of speed is called

A)agility.
B)power.
C)reaction time.
D)speeD.