Question 1

Reducing weight means dropping ____ calories a day from your menu.

Accepted Answer

To lose weight, you need to create a calorie deficit, which means consuming fewer calories than your body burns. Generally, a safe and effective rate of weight loss is 1-2 pounds per week, which translates to a deficit of 500-1000 calories per day. Therefore, dropping 500 calories a day from your menu is a reasonable and achievable goal for most people. Choices A, B, and D may be too low or too high for an individual's specific needs and could potentially be unhealthy or unsustainable.

Question 2

If you drink, keep alcohol consumption to moderate levels-no more than ____ drinks per day for women and ____ per day for men.

Accepted Answer

Moderate alcohol consumption is defined as up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men, according to health guidelines.

Question 3

Epidemiological studies indicate that the Goldilocks' amount of sleep is between ____ hours.

Accepted Answer

Epidemiological studies indicate that the recommended amount of sleep for adults is between 7 and 8 hours. This is considered the "Goldilocks' zone" of sleep duration because getting less than 7 hours or more than 8 hours of sleep is associated with negative health outcomes including an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and even death.

Question 4

For optimal health, you should consume 20% to 35% of your total dietary intake from ____.

Accepted Answer

For optimal health, it's recommended to consume 20% to 35% of your total dietary intake from fats. This range is advised to ensure adequate energy, nutrient absorption, and cell function.

Question 5

Eat more fatty marine fish, selecting those with low ____ content, or take fish oil supplements.

Accepted Answer

Fatty marine fish can contain high levels of mercury, which can have negative health effects on humans. Therefore, it is important to select fish with low mercury content or take fish oil supplements that have gone through a purification process to remove mercury.

Question 6

Green tea is low in caffeine and high in beneficial ____.

Accepted Answer

Green tea is known for its high concentration of polyphenols, which are antioxidants that have beneficial effects on health. It does not contain significant amounts of selenium, folic acid, or vitamin D.

Question 7

Avoid altogether foods that contain ____-fats.

Accepted Answer

Trans fats have been linked to an increased risk of heart disease and should be avoided as much as possible. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are considered healthy fats and should be incorporated into a balanced diet. Polysaturated fats are also healthy fats, but it is important to balance the intake of Omega-3 and Omega-6 polysaturated fats.

Question 8

Like deep relaxation, meditation ideally involves ____ minutes ____ a day.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Use monounsaturated and ____ fats to satisfy your body's dietary fat needs.

Accepted Answer

Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats are considered healthy fats that can provide numerous health benefits. They can help lower LDL cholesterol levels, reduce inflammation and decrease the risk of heart disease. Consuming trans or saturated fats in excess can increase the risk of developing health issues like high cholesterol, obesity and heart disease. Therefore, the best choice to satisfy the body's dietary fat needs would be to consume monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.

Question 10

To maintain good nutrition, follow the Institute of Medicine's Food and Nutrition Board's (2002) most current guidelines.Pay special attention to selenium, folic acid, B12, and ____.

Accepted Answer

The other vitamins listed (A, C, and K) are important for good nutrition but are not specifically highlighted by the Institute of Medicine's Food and Nutrition Board's guidelines in the same way as selenium, folic acid, B12, and vitamin D. Vitamin D is also important, but it is not listed as one of the options in the question.

Question 11

When we pursue goals, especially challenging ones that we are able to master through deploying our greatest strengths, we experience flow.This process of ____ leads to merging our consciousness with the event.

Accepted Answer

Flow is the result of engagement in a challenging task that aligns with our strengths. This engagement is the process that leads to merging our consciousness with the event, allowing us to enter a state of flow. The other options, decentering, accepting, and strengthening, do not directly relate to the process of entering a state of flow.

Question 12

As we age, we lose about ____ pound(s) of muscle each year unless we exercise.

Accepted Answer

Studies show that, on average, we lose about two pounds of muscle per year as we age, unless we engage in regular physical activity and strength training.

Question 13

Seligman's (2011) authentic happiness and well-being theories are anchored by his construct of ____ strengths.

Accepted Answer

Seligman's authentic happiness and well-being theories are grounded in the idea of identifying and utilizing one's signature strengths. These strengths are seen as intrinsic to an individual's personality and play a significant role in their overall well-being and life satisfaction. Restorative, spiritual, and emotional strengths may also be important components of well-being, but they are not the primary focus of Seligman's theory.

Question 14

Antonovky's (1979; 1987) Sense of Coherence (SOC) model considers ____ the most important component of our world view.

Accepted Answer

Antonovsky's SOC model considers meaning the most important component of our world view, as it provides a sense of purpose and coherence to life experiences. Tranquility, love, and altruism may be important values, but they are not the central focus of the model.

Question 15

For optimal health, you should consume 45% to 65% of your total dietary intake from ____.

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates provide the body with an important source of energy and are necessary for proper brain function. Consuming 45% to 65% of your total dietary intake from carbohydrates is recommended for optimal health. Fats and protein should make up a lower percentage of your total dietary intake, and while fiber is important for digestive health, it does not provide energy and should not make up a significant portion of your total dietary intake.

Question 16

Dispositional optimists are more prone to use ____ strategies over ____ strategies.

Accepted Answer

Dispositional optimists tend to have a positive outlook on life and are more likely to approach challenges with a proactive and positive attitude. This means that they are more prone to use approach strategies which involve actively seeking out solutions or positive outcomes. On the other hand, avoidance strategies involve efforts to avoid or escape a problem and are more common among individuals with a pessimistic outlook. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

Question 17

For optimal health, you should consume 10% to 35% of your total dietary intake from ____.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Consume a "rainbow diet" of multicolored fruits and vegetables to increase your fiber, beneficial phytochemicals, and ____.

Accepted Answer

A "rainbow diet" with multicolored fruits and vegetables will increase the intake of beneficial phytochemicals and antioxidants which help fight against free radical damage and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Amino acids, LDL, and fats are not necessarily increased by consuming a rainbow diet.

Question 19

____ is linked to higher cardiovascular risk, and ____ with an elevated risk of breast cancer and colorectal cancer

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____ is linked to higher cardiovascular risk,...

Question 20

Cardiorespiratory fitness enhances psychological well-being.A combination of ____ aerobic exercise and ____ resistance training is the antidote.

Accepted Answer

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