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Which materials are part of a person’s body composition? Choose three correct answers.

A
fat
B
medications
C
supplements
D
protein
E
water
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How does one take personal responsibility when choosing healthy eating options? Choose three correct answers.

A
increase one’s consumption of fast food
B
critique one’s diet for overall balance of key nutrients
C
eat only what is shown on television advertisements
D
identify personal barriers that prevent an individual from making poor food choices
E
create a log of what one eats each day
3

Sarah decided to drink less juice. She read current dietary guidelines about daily water intake. Which steps in making smart food choices did Sarah follow? Choose three correct answers.

A
gathered information about drinking more water
B
determined an alternative to drinking juice
C
implemented strategies to modify juice intake
D
determined the cost and availability of juice
E
identified a goal to drink less juice
4

Which private communities can promote healthy nutrition and physical fitness? Choose three correct answers.

A
families
B
synagogues
C
state schools
D
local governments
E
churches
5

How does participating in yoga primarily benefit a person’s health?

A
It provides social interaction.
B
It improves balance and flexibility.
C
It builds cardiovascular fitness.
D
It improves bone density.
6

What can a person do to prevent barriers to exercise? Choose three correct answers.

A
take a physical education course at school
B
work out by only setting long-term physical activity goals
C
anticipate immediate results
D
look for inexpensive classes in the area
E
understand myths about working out
7

What is the primary reason the body needs nutrients?

A
to help wounds heal slowly
B
to fight bacterial infections
C
to aid in new growth
D
to reduce oxygen in the body
8

Which are part of the four-step process used when making smart food choices? Choose three correct answers.

A
Identify the decision to make.
B
Gather background information.
C
Communicate results with others.
D
Identify alternative food choices.
E
Consult a nutritionist for guidance.
9

Which condition is associated with poor nutrition and fitness?

A
stomach ulcers
B
obesity
C
strep throat
D
pneumonia
10

How do nutritional needs change from young adulthood through old age?

A
Fewer calories are needed.
B
More water is needed.
C
Fewer vitamins are needed.
D
More protein is needed.
11

Which factors relate body composition to a healthy weight? Choose three correct answers.

A
bone length
B
birth order
C
age
D
gender
E
height
12

Which of these factors may affect nutritional needs? Choose three correct answers.

A
economic status
B
activity level
C
marital status
D
pregnancy
E
age
13

Valeria has begun a new fitness program to develop her muscles. Two days a week, she works with small weights to challenge her muscles. Then on two additional days, she uses resistance bands. After about eight weeks, she begins to notice a difference in how her body looks and feels. Which type of fitness program is Valeria most likely implementing?

A
circuit training
B
interval training
C
cross-training
D
strength training
14

Which are classified as performance-enhancing drugs? Choose three correct answers.

A
human growth hormone
B
vitamins
C
protein powders
D
steroid precursors
E
anabolic steroids

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