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Test Bank for Williams Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Sport - 13 - Rawson - Chapter 01 : Introduction to Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance 1) According to data from 2015, the leading cause of death in the United States is_________. A) stroke B) diabetes mellitus C) cancer D) heart disease 2) Which of the following leading causes of death in the United States is NOT generally associated with one's diet and physical activity habits? A) Influenza and pneumonia B) Alzheimer's disease C) Cancer D) Heart disease 3) A_________ is a lifestyle behavior, such as cigarette smoking or inactivity, that has been associated with a particular disease. A) family history B) risk factor C) genome D) genetic predisposition 4) A risk factor is a health behavior associated with a particular disease. ⊚ true ⊚ false 5) Which of the following statements is FALSE? A) The Human Genome Project deciphered the code of about 1,000 different genes in humans, but thousands mor e still need to be identified. B) An individual's genetic profile may predispose that person to certain forms of chronic disease, such as cancer and/or heart disease. C) Epigenetics is the study of the epigenome. D) Genomics is the study of genetic material in body cells. 6) Success in sport is based primarily upon superior athletic ability, which in turn depends mostly on which of these two major factors? A) Mechanical and psychological coaching and training B) Biomechanical and physiological characteristics C) Natural genetic endowment and state of training D) Psychological and physiological genetic characteristics 1 Test Bank for Williams Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Sport - 13 - Rawson - Chapter 01 : Introduction to Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance 7) Which of the following would be considered a component of health -related fitness? A) Speed B) Flexibility C) Skill D) Power 8) Health-related fitness includes a healthy body weigh t, cardiovascular-respiratory fitness, adequate muscular strength and muscular endurance, and sufficient flexibility. ⊚ true ⊚ false 9) Exercise can be used to help prevent and even treat many chronic diseases. ⊚ true ⊚ false 10) Which of the following is an example of structured physical activity? A) Running to train for a 5K race B) Taking the stairs at work C) Gardening D) Walking with family after dinner 11) Moderate amounts of daily physical activity will benefit only middle age and older adults. ⊚ true ⊚ false 12) According to the principle of_________, taking rest periods between multiple sets during a weight-lifting workout is important to optimizing exercise performance and preventing injury. A) specificity B) recuperation C) reversibility D) progression 2 Test Bank for Williams Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Sport - 13 - Rawson - Chapter 01 : Introduction to Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance 13) According to the principle of_______ __, the health benefits a person achieves from a specific exercise training program varies significantly based on the individual. A) specificity B) overuse C) progression D) individuality 14) As she is training for the upcoming New York marathon, Jaelyn started running 3 to 4 miles daily during the week with an 8 -mile distance run on the weekend. After 6 months, she is able to run 4 to 5 miles daily during the week with a 20 -mile distance run on the weekend. This is an example of which of the following principles? A) Recuperation B) Specificity C) Progression D) Individuality 15) The American College of Sports Medicine and the American Diabetes Association note that participation in regular physical activity improves blood glucose control and can prevent or delay type 1 diabetes. ⊚ true ⊚ false 16) Which of the following is a health effect associated with regular exercise? A) Poor sleep and increased risk for depression B) Increased blood pressure C) Reduced risk of breast and prostate cancer D) Decreased insulin sensitivity 17) Which of the following is gen erally considered a short-term "cost" of physical inactivity? A) Development of type 2 diabetes mellitus B) Premature mortality C) Development of colon cancer D) Weight gain 18) Adiponectin is the major cytokine produced in muscle cells. ⊚ true ⊚ false 3 Test Bank for Williams Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Sport - 13 - Rawson - Chapter 01 : Introduction to Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance 19) According to the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans , healthy adults should engage in at least_________ minutes a week of moderate -intensity physical activity or_________ minutes a week of vigorous -intensity physical activity. A) 200; 100 B) 250; 100 C) 120; 60 D) 150; 75 20) Patrick is a healthy 22 -year-old adult male. According to the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans , Patrick should participate in muscle -strengthening activities_________. A) daily B) at least 120 minutes per week C) at least two days a week D) at least five days per week 21) After being sedentary for the past three years, 24 -year-old Angelica started working out last year. She started out exercising three days a week for about an hour and has now worked up to exercising daily for at least three hours. Angel ica often exercises now a couple of times a day—usually early morning and then after work. Based on physical activity guidelines, exercising too much or at an excessive intensity may actually be detrimental, rather than beneficial, to health. ⊚ true ⊚ false 22) Which of the following activities in generally considered vigorous -intensity? A) Playing doubles tennis B) Bicycling at a rate of 15 mph C) Taking a pilates class D) Jogging at a rate of 3.5 mph 23) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approx imately 1 in_________ American adults meet the minimum physical activity recommendations. 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