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

Question 1

What is sometimes considered a combined component of fitness?

A)flexibility
B)speed
C)power
D)strength

Answer 1

C

Question 2

"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.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

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

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The Blueprint for a Healthier America emphasizes the need to focus future efforts on prevention and preparedness,including an increased emphasis on

A)obesity,alcohol abuse,and stress management.
B)nutrition,sleeping habits,and drug abuse.
C)alcohol abuse,physical activity,and healthy relationships.
D)physical activity,nutrition,and prevention of tobacco use.

Question 5

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 6

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

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

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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

Question 10

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 11

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 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

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.

Question 16

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 17

What is another name for skill-related fitness?

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

Question 18

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 19

Hypokinetic means

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

Question 20

Which of the following is the best description of HALE (Healthy Life Expectancy)?

A)average age of death for both sexes
B)number of years of life for which a person has a good quality as opposed to having illness or impaired function
C)health habits of people living to 100
D)potential life span

Question 21

What is the most important contributing factor to premature death in our society?

A)heredity
B)human biology
C)environment
D)lifestyle

Question 22

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 23

Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the top "actual" causes of death?

A)suicide
B)tobacco
C)inactivity and poor diet
D)accidents

Question 24

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 25

Health varies greatly with income,gender,and

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

Question 26

Which indicator is used by the public health service to monitor health disparities and trends?

A)annual doctor visits
B)rates of preventive screens
C)ratings of "healthy days"
D)National Fitness Index

Question 27

Which of the following determinants do you have most control over?

A)heredity
B)lifestyle
C)environment
D)cognitions and emotions

Question 28

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 29

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 30

The major causes of early death have shifted from infectious diseases to chronic lifestyle conditions because

A)more people are going to the doctor.
B)scientific advancements have improved medicine.
C)physical activity can reduce infectious diseases.
D)healthy lifestyles are no longer a problem.

Question 31

Which of the following is currently the #1 cause of death?

A)pneumonia
B)heart disease
C)cancer
D)tuberculosis

Question 32

Which of the following are considered skill-related fitness components?

A)power
B)reaction time
C)speed
D)all the above

Question 33

The "E" in HELP stands for

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

Question 34

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 35

Which of the following are not dimensions of wellness?

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

Question 36

Which of the following describes the "medical model" as applied to health care?

A)application of clinical research to practice
B)emphasis on treating illness with medicine
C)hierarchy of physicians and nurses to treat patients
D)reimbursement process from insurance to health care provider

Question 37

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

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

Question 38

The three priority healthy lifestyles are regular physical activity,sound nutrition,and

A)low cholesterol.
B)low blood pressure.
C)stress management.
D)normal body weight.

Question 39

The maintenance of equilibrium while stationary or while moving is termed

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