Deck 23: Evaluating Fitness and Wellness Products: Becoming an Informed Consumer

Question 1

All of the following are tips for avoiding being ripped off by a quack EXCEPT

A)sending cash to purchase your item.
B)ordering only from companies that list addresses,not post office box numbers.
C)when in doubt,checking out the company with the Better Business Bureau.
D)read the ad carefully,especially the small print.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

A fitness book ________ is MOST likely a good one.

A)with color pictures
B)promising only slow results
C)including exercises for toning
D)using passive exercises for spot reducing

Answer 2

B

Question 3

If you choose to use weights while doing aerobic activity,use ________ to reduce the risk of injury.

A)a tight grip
B)5- to 6-pound weights
C)wrist weights
D)a large range of motion

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be true of sun tanning?

A)UV-A rays may cause eye damage.
B)UV-A rays age the skin prematurely.
C)Tanning devices can aggravate certain skin conditions.
D)Tanning pills are a safe alternative to sunlamps.

Question 5

Spot-reducing is

A)best accomplished through resistance exercises.
B)not possible.
C)most effective if performed aerobically.
D)similar to liposuction.

Question 6

Hot tubs,saunas,and steam baths are MOST likely to be safe and/or effective for

A)melting off fat.
B)temporary muscle pain relief.
C)preventing colds.
D)healing muscle strains.

Question 7

Body wrapping solutions

A)are similar to epsom salts.
B)cause fat to be drawn from tissue.
C)have caused multiple fatalities.
D)cause a permanent reduction in body girth.

Question 8

To take a safe sauna do NOT let.

A)the temperature exceed 190 degrees F.
B)the temperature exceed 110 degrees F.
C)the duration exceed 5 to 10 minutes.
D)your body sweat excessively.

Question 9

How do companies get away with providing misleading information in infomercials?

A)the infomercial runs when most people are asleep
B)they use celebrities to tout their products
C)they take advantage of freedom of speech laws
D)they have good lawyers

Question 10

Which of the following is good advice about "health" clubs?

A)Most people need to join a club in order to get fit.
B)Clubs are usually cheaper than other exercise programs.
C)You should purchase their diets and/or food supplements.
D)You should avoid signing long-term contracts with a club.

Question 11

To avoid being a victim of a mail-order fraud,you should

A)send cash in the mail rather than a check.
B)order quickly to catch a special price.
C)report it to "Dear Abby."
D)read the ad carefully,especially the fine print.

Question 12

Which of the following advertisements is most likely describing a credible program?

A)Lose 20 lbs in just 10 days!
B)It only takes 5 minutes a day to lose weight with this new exercise machine.
C)This new behavior change program will teach you ways to improve your healthy lifestyles for the long-term.
D)This new ab machine will get rid of that unwanted fat around the middle.

Question 13

________ is the most effective and safe way to burn fat.

A)General aerobic exercise
B)Squeezing the fat from a particular spot
C)Using muscle implants
D)Strengthening the muscles near where you want the fat burned

Question 14

Which of the following statements is LEAST likely to be true regarding information found on the Internet?

A)The Federal Trade Commission is charged with making sure that government agencies follow strict guidelines related to health care policies.
B)In general,government websites are good sources that contain valid information prepared by experts and based on scientific research.
C)In general,websites sponsored by educational institutions are good sources that contain valid information.
D)National organizations or agencies can provide excellent web resources for your benefit.

Question 15

Quacks

A)have nothing to sell.
B)belong to organized medicine.
C)support their claims by testimonials.
D)use controlled scientific experiments.

Question 16

The use of hand weights while walking

A)significantly increases the energy expended.
B)has been shown to only benefit coronary patients.
C)increases blood pressure.
D)is more risky than using ankle weights.

Question 17

The FDA has placed a ban on

A)dietary supplements.
B)creatine.
C)aspirin.
D)ephedra.

Question 18

To date,the FDA has _______ magnets marketed with medical claims.

A)been undecided about
B)approved
C)not approved
D)never considered

Question 19

Which of the following is true about vitamin supplementation?

A)Studies now suggest that with vitamins,more is clearly better.
B)Studies have reported negative long term consequences of long-term use in people who do not have nutritional deficiencies.
C)Studies have not specifically tested the effects of vitamins on health.
D)Studies evaluating risks of vitamin deficiency are flawed.

Question 20

Electrical stimulators

A)are the most widely used exercise device on the market.
B)can interfere with the normal rhythm of the heart.
C)are effective but not recommended.
D)can increase blood pressure.

Question 21

Which of the following risks are associated with liposuction?

A)infections
B)weight loss
C)fatalities
D)both A and C

Question 22

Which type of web address is more likely to contain incorrect information?

A).org
B).edu
C).gov
D).com

Question 23

The FDA recently sent letters to companies for making unsubstantiated claims for products containing

A)glucosamine.
B)HCG.
C)Echinacea.
D)St.Johns Wort.

Question 24

When concerned about questionable food supplements,which questions are important to ask yourself?

A)How much does it cost?
B)What are the long term effects and are they dangerous?
C)How does it taste?
D)Is it available in pill form?

Question 25

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC),approximately what percent of fraud cases are related to weight loss supplements?

A)5%
B)12%
C)25%
D)37%

Question 26

Which of the following mediums contribute to the misinformation about physical activity?

A)books
B)magazines
C)television
D)all the above

Question 27

Products containing which herbal supplement has been blamed for hundreds of death?

A)glucosamine
B)Saw Palmetto
C)Echinachea
D)Ephedra

Question 28

Which of the following is a public health goal for 2020 related to consumerism?

A)increase number of detected fraudulent products
B)enact legislation to ban infomercials
C)improve health literacy in the population
D)police the quality of health related web sites

Question 29

Which type of exposure is recommended to obtain a safe tan?

A)UV-B tanning booths
B)light sun exposure on cloudy conditions
C)both A and B
D)none of the above

Question 30

Which of the following supplements are derived from plant sources?

A)glucosamine
B)chondroitin
C)Echinacea
D)all of the above

Question 31

Which of the following is a way to identify a "quack"?

A)their credentials are relevant to the area in which they claim expertise
B)the ingredients in the product are identified
C)they identify the experts that support their claims
D)they do not use the scientific method of controlled experimentation,which can be verified by other scientists

Question 32

Which of the following is an accepted definition of quackery?

A)intentional perversion of truth for gain
B)exaggerated claims on product labels
C)misinterpretation of scientific research
D)overpromotion in the field of health