Health, Fitness, and Nutrition

Obesity is the condition of being significantly overweight

true

Obesity is body weight that is normal for that particular age, sex and height

false

The number of children in the United States who are obese has dramatically decreased over the past two decades.

false

The primary cause of obesity in children is either due to overeating, inadequate exercise or eating disorder

true

Drinking too much milk is a cause of childhood obesity

false

The average American child watches 19 hours and 40 minutes of TV a week

true

One pound of body fat represents about 1500 stored calories

false

High-density lipoproteins (HDL) are considered "good" cholesterol

true

Saturated fats lower cholesterol levels in the body and decrease the risk of heart disease

false

Trans fatty acids are the fats that are found in most processed fast foods

true

Rapid heartbeat is a physical response to stress

true

Most people have some circumstances in their lives that have the potential to produce stress

true

The "fight or flight" response is only experienced by humans

false

Adrenaline

____ is the hormone produced by the adrenal gland that increases heart rate and respiratory rate, in response to physical and mental stress

Eustress

____ is a positive psychological response to stress

Research shows that stress is mostly created in teens by:

exams, money, and friends

Some people ignore problems, some worry, and others seek out someone to share their problems with

true

Stress can not be caused by positive or good things which happen in our lives

false

The "Draining Energy Stores" is the second stage of stress

false

Self esteem is usually developed by past experiences

true

Just as a person inherits physical traits, a person inherits personality traits as well

true

Peers cannot have a direct impact on your personality

false

Your behavior and personality sometimes come directly from role models

true

Healthy relationships and self esteem are directly linked

true

You should never compromise in a healthy relationship

false

If you don’t like another person’s qualities, it is best not to spend time with them

true

Jealousy is a normal human emotion and is a sign of a healthy relationship

false

Harassment and bullying are problems that are often associated with children and teens who are of school age

true

It is important to remember that if someone is bullying you, you are the problem and you need to change

false

Adults can also be victims of bullying

true

According to the National Clearing House for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI), most children under the age of ____, who do not participate in drug and alcohol abuse, is virtually certain to never do so

21

The average age when youth first try alcohol is __ years for boys and __ years for girls. The average age at which Americans begin drinking regularly is 15.9 years old

11 and 13

Nicotine

is the addictive chemical found in tobacco

Although the withdrawal symptoms are extremely challenging, millions of Americans have " kicked the habit" and live happy, smoke-free lives

true

Mood "swings", personality change, irresponsible behavior, depression, poor judgment, low self-esteem, negative attitude are all symptoms of drug abuse

true

People who abuse drugs usually live long and healthy lives because they are "stress" free

false

Many teens who give into peer pressure and try cigarettes end up addicted and habitual smokers for years to follow

true

Changes to dress style, discipline problems, new friends who are disinterested in school or family related activities are all considered ____ changes associated with drug abuse

social

An early age of drinking onset is not usually associated with alcohol-related violence

false

About how many teenagers are in-and-out alcoholics?

3 million

If you do not experience some pain from your workouts, you are probably wasting your time:

myth

You should still watch what you eat when you are exercising, in order to maintain a healthy weight:

fact

Strength training makes women muscular and unfeminine:

myth

If you do a lot of crunches you will have "six pack" abs:

myth

Muscles turn to fat when you stop exercising:

myth

The abdominal muscles should not be exercised every day:

fact

Squats are unsafe for the knees and should be avoided:

myth

Genetics play a role in determining fat storage location and body shape

fact

You can choose specific exercises to tone certain muscles

fact

If you stop exercising for a period of time, muscle size decreases

fact

Dialing "911" and calling for help is important, but every second counts during a medical emergency

true

CPR should only be performed when a person does not have a pulse

false

Whenever you suspect a person is choking, the Heimlich maneuver should be performed immediately

false

The letters "CPR" mean cardiopulmonary respiration

false

It is important to recognize a person who is in need of first aid from choking, from someone who is not

true

When a person is unconscious and not breathing but has a pulse, he or she is in respiratory arrest

true

More than 3,000 Americans die each year from choking

true

The Heimlich maneuver was development and introduced by Dr. Henry Heimlich in 1974

True

Most head and facial injuries cannot be prevented by wearing protective gear and following simple procedures

false

Injuries to the neck, head, and face, are usually minor and do not require medical attention

false

It is not possible to get a good workout at home

false

Most home equipment is expensive

false

A treadmill is a good choice of home equipment for a person who wants to improve their cardiovascular fitness

true

Something as simple as an exercise ball can provide a well rounded workout

true

An advantage of a home gym is that you can exercise on your ownschedule

true

After purchasing a set of weights for your home, there is no reason to purchase a gym membership

false

Many people prefer working out at a gym, and find that they can achieve their fitness goals more easily than working out at home

true

When you are considering membership at a gym you should make sure that the background music is at a comfortable level suitable to your taste

true

It is unacceptable to walk around to check out the cleanliness of a fitness facility before you join

false

When you are considering a gym membership you should make sure that the person at the front desk is courteous and friendly

true

Encouraging, and teaching your family the importance of exercise and healthy diet is an important part of your own personal fitness program

true

Thirty minutes of physical activity a day can improve your family’s health and can help to bring you closer together

true

Most people that participate in physical fitness do not enjoy encouraging their family members to get involved with them

false

Obesity begins in the home

true

Most Community Centers cater to teenagers who need a place to "hang-out"

false

If you feel that your family could improve their overall level of fitness, you should encourage them to do so

true

Encouraging a walk after dinner can be a way to help your family members engage in physical activity

true

Most Community Centers offer family activity events, health fairs, and education

true

Most people who do not pay attention to their health have spent a lifetime of working out and should take a break from physical activities

false

Poor lifestyle habits take time to change

true