Setting Healthy Goals Answers

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What is the purpose of brainstorming during the development of an action plan?

A
It keeps the list of action steps to a minimum.
B
It increases the likelihood that key points will be included.
C
It ensures that only essential items are included on the list of action steps.
D
all of the above
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Short-term goals can be set to help achieve specific long-term goals.

A
T
B
F
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It is not beneficial to have an effective purpose when setting goals.

A
T
B
F
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Why is it important that goals be measurable?

A
It is easier to determine when a measurable goal is met than an unmeasurable one.
B
Motivation is improved when progress is measurable.
C
Having measurable goals increases the likelihood that the goals will be attained.
D
all of the above
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Which of the following is NOT a short-term fitness goal?

A
working out 3 times a week
B
losing 1 pound per week
C
establishing healthier nutritional habits
D
eating twice as many fruits each day
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Which of the following tasks would least help an individual achieve a goal to safely lose weight?

A
finding an exercise partner
B
buying newer, smaller clothes
C
adopting a daily exercise regimen
D
establishing healthy eating habits
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Which of the following is an example of a healthy short-term goal?

A
bench press an additional 100 pounds
B
lose 40 pounds
C
eat nutritious meals
D
improve grades from one academic year to the next
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How does setting a specific timeframe in which to complete a goal increase the chances of the goal being met?

A
It creates accountability by establishing deadlines.
B
It allows a goal-setter to say "I'll reach that goal when I get to it."
C
It allows a goal-setter to establish unrealistic goals.
D
It does not allow short-term goals to feed into a larger goal.
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Which of the following is the most important step in the process of setting goals?

A
brainstorming
B
devising a way to achieve the goals
C
determining a long list of goals
D
measuring progress toward achieving goals
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Modifying your personal action plan is never helpful in reaching personal fitness goals. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F

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