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What is the impact of arteriosclerosis?

A
inefficient blood flow
B
increased artery elasticity
C
arterial plaque deposition
D
reduced blood clotting
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When it comes to cholesterol, it is better to have __________.

A
more cholesterol
B
more LDL
C
a high ratio of LDL to HDL
D
more HDL
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Why is it often easier to start a fitness program than it is to maintain one?

A
The motivation at the start of a program is often higher than later on when the progress made might be less obvious.
B
At the start of a fitness program, the body is less used to physical activity so it feels better.
C
Maintaining a fitness program decreases an individual's ability to sleep, making it more difficult to maintain a program than to begin one.
D
all of the above
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Why should senior citizens perform balance exercises?

A
to build muscle tissue
B
to reduce chances of falls
C
to build overall endurance
D
to reduce "staying power"
5

Which of the following steps to putting together a successful fitness program is least beneficial to reinforcing commitment?

A
making the program official
B
applying the FITT principle
C
creating monitoring tools
D
assigning smaller steps and rewards
6

As one ages, bones shrink in size and density, making them more susceptible to fractures. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
7

Once a person has been diagnosed with diabetes, what is the single greatest health threat they will face?

A
arthritis
B
cardiovascular disease
C
obesity
D
cancer
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Individuals should participate in activities __________ to improve cardiovascular fitness.

A
twice a day
B
three to five days a week
C
two to three days a week
D
seven days a week
9

The most important step for preventing cardiovascular disease is to live a healthy lifestyle.

A
T
B
F
10

Which of the following practices is most likely to increase the chances that a personal fitness program will be successful?

A
breaking fitness goals into smaller steps
B
choosing fitness activities that have personal interest
C
implementing a reward program
D
all of the above
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A myocardial infarction is a heart attack.

A
T
B
F
12

For which developmental age range does supervised strength training become appropriate?

A
middle childhood
B
adulthood
C
adolescence
D
toddlerhood
13

Which of the following is NOT a lifestyle risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

A
physical activity
B
obesity
C
diabetes
D
tobacco use
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What distinguishes atherosclerosis from arteriosclerosis?

A
Arteriosclerosis can lead to blood clots.
B
Atherosclerosis is characterized by plaque buildup.
C
Arteriosclerosis results in inefficient blood flow.
D
Atherosclerosis is a general term for artery hardening.
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What distinguishes high blood pressure from conditions such as arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis?

A
Arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis can't be treated with medication.
B
High blood pressure is identified by chest pain.
C
High blood pressure can't be treated with medication.
D
High blood pressure doesn't always have symptoms.
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If someone doesn't begin to go through puberty by age 14, there is something medically wrong with them.

A
T
B
F
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Janine was very active throughout her early adulthood and maintained a very high fitness level. If she wants to maintain this fitness level throughout her middle adulthood, how might her participation in physical activity and exercise be impacted?

A
Janine should reduce the amount of time she spends exercising because it is easier to maintain fitness levels as you age.
B
Janine should keep her current exercise program because, once a high level of fitness is reached, it never changes.
C
Janine should increase the intensity or length of her exercise programs because it is more difficult to maintain high fitness levels as you age.
D
Janine should stop exercising completely because it is not safe for middle-aged adults to exercise.
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Once a person passes the age of 65, he or she should stop exercising.

A
T
B
F
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Starting a fitness plan slowly will lead to better results than starting out quickly.

A
T
B
F
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Screen time includes all of the following EXCEPT:

A
watching television after school
B
participating in regular health screenings
C
playing video games with friends
D
checking friends' status updates on the computer

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