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Preventative Medical and Dental Care — Unit test Answers

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3

Which of the following is least important to consider before choosing a fitness activity?

A
the level of personal interest
B
the popularity of the activity
C
the cost of participating in the activity
D
the time commitment required
5

Which of the following is NOT a recommended change in physical activity for aging individuals?

A
taking a longer time to warm up and cool down
B
being cautious about exercising in extreme conditions
C
using less weight, but adding repetitions
D
participating only in cardiovascular exercises
7

Which of the following is NOT an effective way of taking charge of your health and wellness?

A
participating in health education programs
B
advocating for your health and the health of others
C
following the advice of the media
D
becoming health literate
8

Which of the following steps to developing an action plan includes the process of brainstorming?

A
clarifying the goal
B
listing actions
C
monitoring and reviewing
D
analyzing and organizing
12

Alice is going to her primary care physician to get vaccinated. Which is a reason that Alice should choose to get vaccinated?

V
Vaccination reduces the chance of ever getting sick.
V
Vaccination prevents pathogens from entering the body.
V
Vaccination helps keep those who cannot be vaccinated safe.
V
Vaccination increases the chance that pathogens will be effective.
13

To score in the 85th percentile at age 15 in the President's Challenge, girls must __________.

A
complete the shuttle run in 9.0 seconds
B
run a mile in 8:08
C
complete 11 pull-ups
D
perform 57 curl-ups in 60 seconds
18

Summarize the main steps an individual should take when developing an action plan.

Answer:

Identify the goal, break it into manageable tasks, set priorities and deadlines, gather needed resources, and monitor and adjust progress.

20

After completing a fitness evaluation, what steps should you take to improve your performance?

Answer:

Review the results, identify strengths and weaknesses, set realistic improvement goals, and adjust the training plan to target weak areas. Continue training consistently and repeat the evaluation later to measure progress.

22

What two exercises could be used to increase your ability to perform push-ups in a fitness evaluation?

Answer:

Chest presses or bench presses and triceps extensions could be used to strengthen the muscles needed for push-ups.

28

What is the main goal of the President's Challenge Program?

Answer:

The main goal of the President’s Challenge Program is to encourage people to be physically active, improve their health-related fitness, and recognize their fitness achievements.

30

Why is it important to set realistic goals?

Answer:

Realistic goals are achievable within a person’s abilities, resources, and time. They reduce discouragement and make success more likely.

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