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A well chosen lifetime activity is something that should hold a person's interest for a long time. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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T
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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"
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Which of the following can be described as a sedentary activity?

A
sitting and watching the television
B
outdoor calisthenics
C
sprinting on a track
D
running on a trail
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Regular physical activity can help prevent disease by __________.

A
controlling weight
B
controlling blood pressure
C
improving cardiorespiratory fitness
D
all of the above
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Once a person passes the age of 65, he or she should stop exercising.

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T
B
F
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Which of the following is NOT an important positive motivating factor for those considering exercise?

A
building strength, endurance, and energy
B
reducing time commitments to family
C
improvement of health and performance
D
reduction of stress and tension
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How are hypertension, heart disease, and stroke related?

A
They are all the result of high levels of glucose in the bloodstream.
B
They are all more closely linked to genetics than lifestyle.
C
The risk of developing each condition can be reduced through diet and exercise.
D
Reducing the risk of one of the diseases has no noticeable impact on the risk of the others.
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Which statement about American physical fitness BEST reflects current negative fitness attitudes?

A
57% of the general population exercises at least twice a week.
B
Most of those who engage in regular exercise report above average health.
C
One-third of adolescents in high school do not engage in regular physical activity.
D
Among those who do not engage in physical activity, most report an activity impairment.
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A negative attitude can cause you to eat in an unhealthy manner.

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T
B
F
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The term "fitness" refers to the quality of physical and mental soundness. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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T
B
F
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How does a pedometer help people reach their fitness goals?

A
It measures calories burned throughout the day
B
It usually doubles as an MP3 player and keeps people motivated.
C
They help people reach their goals by counting the number of steps taken.
D
They measure the number of lifts done during each exercise performed.
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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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Lifestyle choices are usually an important factor in the development of heart disease.

A
T
B
F
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Understanding the benefits of an activity can __________.

A
Increase your motivation to continue doing it
B
decrease your effectiveness at getting those benefits
C
decrease your chances of becoming injured doing it
D
none of the above
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Which of the following is NOT a common barrier to getting proper exercise?

A
safety
B
health problems
C
injury
D
experience
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Select the positive statement that would BEST counteract this negative statement: "I do not have the time to exercise."

A
I can exercise anywhere.
B
I have to start somewhere.
C
I will make it a priority.
D
I will increase my energy.
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Where would the following activity BEST fit on the physical activity pyramid? Heavy weight lifting

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sedentary activities
B
anaerobic activities
C
aerobic activities
D
lifestyle activities
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Physiological age is the number of years a person has been alive.

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T
B
F
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Adults need at least 1 hour and 30 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week for important health benefits.

A
T
B
F
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Which development changes are associated with puberty?

A
social changes
B
emotional changes
C
mental changes
D
physical changes

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