Chapter 1

Question 1

causes of death reflect lifestyle factors such as

Answer 1

smoking & physical inactivity

Question 2

life expectancy in 2011 was

Answer 2

the highest at 78.7 years

Question 3

hayflick limit?

Answer 3

limit on human cell reproduction

Question 4

human life span is about

Answer 4

125 years

Question 5

longest confirmed lifespan?

Answer 5

122 years and 164 days

Question 6

Women live how many years longer than men?

Answer 6

5 years on average

Question 7

how is life span predicted for a woman by chronological age?

Answer 7

menopause - the later menopause, the longer she’ll live

Question 8

biomarkers for predicting age?

Answer 8

• blood pressure
• blood glucose and cholesterol levels
• field tests for cardiorespitory fitness
• muscular strength
• bone mineral density
• skin elasticity
• cognitive abilities
• blood markers for systematic inflammation

Question 9

Top 3 causes of death?

Answer 9

1. Tobacco use - 18.1%
2. Obesity - 16.6%
3. Alcohol consumption - 3.5%

Question 10

definition of fitness

Answer 10

The ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness without undue fatigue and with ample energy to enjoy leisure time, pursuits, and respond to emergencies

Question 11

fitness includes what?

Answer 11

• cardiorespitory fitness
• muscle endurance
• flexibility
• body composition

Question 12

definition of wellness

Answer 12

an active process of becoming aware of and making choices towards a more successful existence

Question 13

wellness includes what

Answer 13

• physical wellness
• social wellness
• intellectual wellness
• emotional wellness
• spiritual wellness

Question 14

difference between physical activity and exercise

Answer 14

physical activity is any physical movement produced by the muscle and exercise is planned and structured

Question 15

Who is physically active?

Answer 15

Man, young adults, educated people, those with higher income, married adults, those who live in the western United States

Question 16

What is healthy people 2020?

Answer 16

it is developed by the US Department of health and human services

• it identifies leading health topics
• objective to increase lifespan and quality of
• life ways to decrease disparities and health status

Question 17

how many Americans do not meet guidelines proposed by healthy people 2020?

Answer 17

80% of Americans do not meet guidelines

Question 18

What does Healthy People 2020 objectives say about nutrition and weight status?

Answer 18

addresses efforts to change diet and weight status through individual behaviors

Question 19

what are the dietary guidelines for Americans in 2010?

Answer 19

maintain calorie balance overtime to achieve and sustain a healthy weight and focus on consuming nutrient dense foods and beverages

Question 20

what are the physical activity guidelines for Americans in 2008?

Answer 20

being physically active is one of the most important steps that Americans of all ages can take to improve their health
it promotes good health and reduces the risk of chronic diseases