In regards to the statement released by a joint effort pannel created of members from both the CDC and ACSM focused on accumulation of moderate-intensity PA in bouts rather than all in one session. This was in an effort to show that the recommendations are attainable by even those who were currentl...
In regards to the statement released by a joint effort pannel created of members from both the
CDC and ACSM focused on accumulation of moderate-intensity PA in bouts rather than all in
one session. This was in an effort to show that the recommendations are attainable by even
those who were currently sedentary. - ANS True
Between the first and eighth editions of the ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and
Prescription, what section has changed the most? - ANS Lower end of the intensity
recommendation
The Harvard Alumni Study expanded our knowledge about the association between PA and
CVD risk factors. - ANS True
Who would be most likely to be studying causes of death and then looking at ways to
understand the links between risk factors and how they lead to death? - ANS
Epidemiologist
The Family Heritage Study found that about 20% of aerobic fitness (i.e., VO2max) is determined
by genetics. - ANS False
Human beings have not evolved to handle a sedentary lifestyle, meaning, human beings need
sufficient movement to be at optimal health. - ANS True
Genetics play a role in your cardiorespiratory fitness level. - ANS True
In terms of gender roles and advantage in survival, what were said to be the advantages of
higher performace capacity and motor skills for a male in early Homo Sapiens? - ANS
Advantage in getting food and and defending against other predators.
When looking at physical inactivity as a risk factor, the term "hypokinetic diseases" was a
previously used term about 50 years ago. Based on the informaiton discussed in the text, what
does this term mean? - ANS Due too decreased or less movement
Chronic diseases contributed to over half of the deaths reported worldwide in 2004. - ANS
True
, Which of these is proposed within Ch.1 to be the biggest paradox of the evoloutionary history of
homo sapiens? - ANS That human beings are better off when we maintain a physically
active lifestyle but we are always looking for ways to decrease the need for muscular work and
physical exertion.
The skeletal structure of homo sapiens, with short femoral necks, stabilized foot arch, short
toes, and large hip and knee joints, is well adapt for long distance running. - ANS True
NHANES uses surveys, interviews, and physical examinations to collect data. - ANS True
NHANES has determined world-wide disease and risk factor prevalance. - ANS True
NAHNES began in the early 1960s. - ANS True
NHANES data has been used to establish national norms, such as growth charts. - ANS
True
The National Institutes of Health, the Food and Drug Administration, and CDC are among the
agencies that rely upon NHANES to provide data essential for the implementation and
evaluation of program activities. - ANS True
Which of the following ARE suggested in the text as reasons why cardiorespiratory fitness
differs between males and females? Mark all that apply. - ANS Lean body mass
Blood hemoglobin levels
Levels of physical activity participation
On average, what is the expected decline in VO2 max with advancing age? - ANS 1% per
year
In regards to ethnicity, the males of which ethnic group showed the highest amount of physical
activity through the use of accelerometer data although they report the least amount of
leisure-time physical activity. - ANS Hispanic
Which term is best defined as:
Assessment of variation in the prevalence of a trait or behavior by age, sex, ethnicity, and other
geographic or demographic factors. - ANS Descriptive epidemiology
Which term is best defined by:
the ability of a muscle to produce force. - ANS Muscular strength
People tend to inflate their self-reported physical activity levels, which is a reason why
objectively measured physical activity levels tend to be lower compared to physical activity
levels which were measured subjectively. - ANS True
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