Deck 7: Health Behaviors: Eating, Physical Activity, Smoking and Drinking

Question 1

The intense fear of gaining weight,disturbed body image and refusal to maintain normal weight are common symptoms/characteristics of:

A)binge eating disorder
B)anorexia nervosa
C)bulimia nervosa
D)somatoform disorder

Answer 1

anorexia nervosa

Question 2

African Americans have high rates of:

A)Alzheimer's disease
B)smoking
C)breast cancer
D)hypertension

Answer 2

hypertension

Question 3

Women who choose a larger body size as their ideal weight are:

A)Chinese American
B)Puerto Rican
C)European American
D)African American

Answer 3

African American

Question 4

As the number of overweight and obese people increases,the prevalence of problems such as _____ also increase.

A)gallbladder disease
B)heart disease
C)high blood pressure
D)All of these are true

Question 5

Which of the following is an innate food preference?

A)sour
B)salty
C)sweet
D)fatty

Question 6

The MyPyramid now has:

A)12 individually tailored models for different age groups and men versus women
B)8 individually tailored models for different age groups and men versus women
C)diet ideas for those who wish to lose weight
D)two stairways in its design to designate that we are always going up and down with our nutrition.

Question 7

Native Americans have high rates of:

A)congenital heart failure
B)diabetes
C)arthritis
D)pancreatic cancer

Question 8

According to Chinese and East Indian cultures,garlic,onions,most grains,alcohol,and oils are all:

A)cold foods
B)hot foods
C)energy foods
D)Qi foods

Question 9

The 2008 version of the nutritional guidelines for Americans,called MyPyramid,has key changes in:

A)increasing protein such as eggs in your diet
B)decreasing whole grains
C)increasing physical activity
D)adding more meat to the diet

Question 10

Women with body mass index of _____ showed the lowest mortality rates.

A)18-20
B)19-21
C)22-25
D)25-30

Question 11

Having more varieties of food present often leads to the consumption of more food.This phenomenon is referred to as:

A)protein leptin theory
B)sensory specific satiety
C)hypersatiation
D)"supersizing"

Question 12

Pregnant women should expect to gain this much weight during pregnancy:

A)20 pounds
B)30-35 pounds
C)40-45 pounds
D)50 pounds

Question 13

The U.S.Department of Agriculture's (USDA)guidelines for healthy eating were first established in:

A)1888
B)1900
C)1916
D)1946

Question 14

The National Center for Health Statistics (2006)indicates that the obesity rates of adult Americans is:

A)13%
B)33%
C)53%
D)60%

Question 15

Which of the following has been linked to obesity?

A)ob gene
B)melatonin level
C)smoking habits
D)high leptin levels

Question 16

A body mass index (BMI)between 25 and 29.9:

A)is considered to be anorexic
B)is considered to be the appropriate weight
C)is considered to be overweight
D)is considered to be morbidly obese

Question 17

This group of women are found to have higher body dissatisfaction then other groups of women:

A)African Americans
B)women of Asian decent,especially Korean
C)Latinas
D)European American

Question 18

The Chinese believe that pregnancy is a "cold" condition during which the expectant mother should:

A)eat "cold" foods such as ice cream and cheese
B)consume "hot" foods such as oils and expensive cuts of meat
C)eat both "hot" and "cold" foods
D)foods high in fat.

Question 19

Obesity is best defined as:

A)being to heavy for your height
B)not being able to close your zipper
C)being larger than the average weight for people in your age group
D)having a body mass index (BMI)greater than 30

Question 20

How many individuals smoke in the United States?

A)one fourth
B)one fifth
C)half
D)three quarters

Question 21

A growing number of studies support the idea that physical exercise is a lifestyle factor that might lead to increased:

A)mental health
B)physical health
C)physical and mental health
D)routine health care exams

Question 22

Tobacco smoke contains approximately:

A)300 chemicals
B)500 chemicals
C)1000 chemicals
D)2000 chemicals

Question 23

Women who smoke and use oral contraceptives have an increased risk of:

A)esophageal cancer
B)breast cancer
C)ovarian cervical or uterine cancers
D)pancreatic cancer

Question 24

Which of the following is the least active subgroup in American society?

A)low socioeconomic (SES)men
B)low SES women
C)minority men
D)minority women

Question 25

Smoking trends show that most age groups,except for the following,are reducing the amount of smoking:

A)14-18
B)18-24
C)25-42
D)43-55

Question 26

Psychological reasons to start smoking include:

A)low self-esteem
B)smoke increases the arousal and they find the arousal rewarding
C)the idea that smoking will enhance vitality
D)both a and b

Question 27

Alcohol abuse is:

A)1 to 2 times higher in women than in men.
B)4 times higher in men than in women.
C)2.5 to 5 times higher in men than in women
D)The ratio is about the same for men and women.

Question 28

The recommendation for exercise for adults is that:

A)they should accumulate at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity most days of the week
B)they should do aerobic activity for one hour each day
C)they should do strength building exercise 60 minutes each day
D)they should Zumba for 30 minutes a day

Question 29

The highest pronounced differences in smoking are racial and ethnic.The American Lung Association states that the group with the highest rates of smoking is:

A)Native American
B)Asian American
C)Mexican American
D)African American

Question 30

People high in the personality traits of _____ are more at risk of becoming alcoholic.

A)neuroticism and conscientiousness
B)neuroticism and extraversion
C)extraversion and optimism
D)pessimism and self-esteem

Question 31

The state with the highest rate of smoking is:

A)Alaska
B)West Virginia
C)Kentucky
D)Nevada

Question 32

When unknowing smokers were given cigarettes that had lower levels of nicotine,they automatically:

A)knew the difference
B)quit smoking
C)puffed longer and took more puffs
D)had one more cigarette

Question 33

Physical activity reduces _____ and increases _____.

A)anxiety; self-esteem
B)self-esteem; anxiety
C)illnesses; physician visits
D)bulimia; positive social change for elderly

Question 34

Lower sensitivity to alcohol (not feeling shaky on their feet after drinking)can:

A)help decrease the potential to be an alcoholic
B)may lead a person to drink greater amounts
C)make an individual not want to bother to drink at all
D)drives addicts to utilize other forms of intoxicants

Question 35

Which of the following is important in explaining why tobacco relapse rates are higher than drinking relapse rates?

A)the taste of nicotine
B)social acceptance of nicotine
C)behavioral cueing
D)costs of nicotine

Question 36

Who is at most risk from environmental tobacco smoke?

A)elders
B)woman
C)minorities
D)infants and children

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a major component of fitness?

A)cardiovascular endurance
B)muscular power
C)flexibility
D)speed

Question 38

Beer is the most common form of alcohol used,followed by:

A)wine
B)wine coolers
C)hard liquor (gin,rum,vodka)
D)champagne

Question 39

Which of the following statements about culture and eating disorders is NOT true?

A)most body image research has focused on European Americans
B)cultures vary in ideal body shape perceptions
C)eating disorders are primarily a European-American problem
D)research has found no difference between Asian and European American women

Question 40

Of the different cultural groups in North America,_____ have been found to have higher rates of eating disorders than many of the others.

A)European Americans
B)Chinese Americans
C)African Americans
D)Latino Americans

Question 41

Latinos typically avoid hot foods during pregnancy because pregnancy is considered to be a "hot" condition,believing that this will prevent the infant from contracting a "hot" illness,such as a skin rash.

Question 42

The "Freshman Fifteen" is the idea that:

A)college students gain 15 pounds their freshman year
B)college students lose 15 pounds their freshman year
C)college students need to lose 15 pounds their freshman year
D)researchers totally support with empirical data

Question 43

People who consume two standard drinks per day have a 20% lower risk for coronary disease than for those who:

A)eat red meat 2 times per day
B)drink more than 2 drinks per day
C)do not drink
D)drink hard liquor each day

Question 44

The odds of smoking are greater for older women who:

A)are widowed
B)who do not live near family members
C)earn more money
D)have less income and lower education

Question 45

If you have a body mass index (BMI)under 18,you can be at risk for health problems.

Question 46

The thermic effect of food,the energy to break down the food we eat,utilizes 25% of our energy.

Question 47

The chance of being obese increases with age,and obesity occurs more commonly in women than men.

Question 48

People who drink a glass of wine each day show a:

A)lower mortality than those who drink spirits or beer
B)higher mortality than those who drink spirits or beer
C)show a higher risk of being alcoholic
D)show a higher risk of having cardiovascular problems

Question 49

A standard drink is:

A)whatever fits in an 8 ounce glass.
B)a 10 ounce serving of wine
C)a 12 ounce serving of beer.
D)a 4 ounce serving of whiskey.

Question 50

For individuals who abstain from the consumption of alcohol:

A)there is not enough clinical evidence for science to recommend they should drink
B)they might consider having a glass of wine at night to improve cardiovascular health
C)they should be encouraged to walk 20 minutes a day to make up the difference in improved health for those who do drink in moderation
D)they need to do some other health improvement to make up for the reduction of lipoprotein

Question 51

Blending biological and psychological causes of drinking,alcohol also seems to be used to reduce stress.

Question 52

Liver disease as one of the most common consequences of drinking excessively for older drinkers.The liver problems are:

A)excess fat in the liver
B)swelling of the liver
C)scarring of the liver
D)all of the above

Question 53

Adolescents with a bedroom television reported more television viewing time,less physical activity,poorer dietary habits,fewer family meals,and poorer school performance.

Question 54

Nearly half of college students are binge drinkers-men who have consumed seven or more,and women who have consumed 6 or more drinks in a row at least once during the previous 2 weeks.

Question 55

Alcohol consumption is responsible for more than:

A)10,000 deaths per year
B)50,000 deaths per year
C)100,000 deaths per year
D)750,000 deaths per year

Question 56

The body mass index (BMI)is a great indicator of a person's health for all cultural groups.

Question 57

Children growing up in families who eat together often develop healthier eating habits.

Question 58

It may be possible that wine drinkers may be:

A)more prone to alcoholism
B)more prone to weight gain
C)may be better off economically,and may eat better and exercise more
D)no better off health wise then those who drink other types of alcohol

Question 59

Food preferences develop at an early age,and are strongly influenced by the ways parents feed infants and children.Most of our tastes come from exposure to various foods as we grow.

Question 60

Current empirical evidence on the effects of alcohol suggest that:

A)binge drinking can be healthy for some individuals
B)moderate weekly alcohol consumption can have positive health outcomes
C)moderate monthly alcohol consumption can have positive health outcomes
D)moderate daily alcohol consumption can have positive health outcomes

Question 61

What are two eating disorders,and what are their characteristics?

Question 62

What are some of the cultural beliefs held by diverse cultures concerning the types of food that should be consumed during pregnancy?

Question 63

What is the truth about the "freshman fifteen"? Write about what you know about freshman weight gain,and what research tells us about the truth of this concept.

Question 64

Who drinks,how much,and why? Write what you know about alcohol abuse,including binge drinking.

Question 65

What are the biological,psychological,and sociological reasons people smoke?