Test 3

Question 1

Body Composition

Answer 1

Body’s relative amount of fat and fat free mass- how much of your body is fat.

Question 2

Human body can be divided into

Answer 2

Fat free mass and body fat

Question 3

Essential fat is need for

Answer 3

proper bodily functions, includes lipids which are incorporated into nerves, brain, heart, lungs, liver and mammary glands.
3-5% body weight in men and 8-12 % in women

Question 4

Non essential fat

Answer 4

Stored fat, under skin -subcutaneous

Question 5

Define Overweight

Answer 5

Total body weight above the recommended range for good health

Question 6

Define obesity

Answer 6

Too high percent body fat

Question 7

How many Americans are overweight

Answer 7

70% of all ages

Question 8

Obesity reduces life by

Answer 8

15-20 years and causes 125,000 premature deaths yearly

Question 9

Obesity is associated with

Answer 9

Unhealthy blood fat levels, impaired heart functions, and death front cardio vascular disease.

Question 10

How to calculate how many calories needed for Ideal body weight

Answer 10

Take ideal body weight x 15. = calories to consume daily

Question 11

Obese people are more than three times likely as non obese people to develop

Answer 11

Diabetes

Question 12

Too much body fat makes all types of —————-more difficult

Answer 12

Physical activity more difficult

Question 13

Flexibility is

Answer 13

The ability of a joint to move through its full range of motion.

Question 14

Flexibility increases by

Answer 14

A regular program of stretching exercises and decreases with inactivity

Question 15

2 basic types of flexibility

Answer 15

Static and dynamic

Question 16

Obesity can greatly affect

Answer 16

Psychological as well as physical wellness

Depression, anxiety, and low self esteem

Question 17

What is easier to measure and more easily assessed

Answer 17

Static flexibility

Question 18

Soft tissues around a joint include

Answer 18

Skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments. They limit the flexibility of a joint.

Question 19

What is the key to developing flexibility because it can lengthen if regularly stretched.

Answer 19

Muscle tissue

Question 20

A safe and effective program-

Answer 20

Stretches the muscles enough to slightly elongate the tissues but not so much that they are damaged

Question 21

Ballistic stretching

Answer 21

Rapid, powerful and sudden changes in muscle length causing contractions ( can be dangerous)

Question 22

Benefits of stretching exercises

Answer 22

Prevents injury and soreness, and improves performance in all physical activities including athletics

Question 23

Improved flexibility can improve

Answer 23

Quality of life, particularly as you age

Question 24

People tend to exercise less as they age leading to

Answer 24

Loss of joint mobility, decreasing of natural elasticity of muscles, tendons and joints, resulting in stiffness.

Question 25

When your flexible everything

Answer 25

Becomes easier

Question 26

Stretching helps relieve pain that develops from

Answer 26

Stress or prolonged sitting

Question 27

Best treatment for muscle cramps

Answer 27

Gentle stretching

Question 28

Good flexibility lets a person

Answer 28

Exert force and contributes to symmetry, good posture. In older people it increases balance and stability

Question 29

Flexibility exercises are a great way to

Answer 29

Relax, reduce mental tension, slow your breathing and reduce blood pressure.

Question 30

Stress physical symptoms-

Answer 30

Palpitations, (shortness of breath, chest pain)
dizziness, light headedness
Tingling sensation in hands or feet
chronic backache or neck pain
Frequent headaches

Question 31

Stress Psychological Symptoms

Answer 31

Concentration difficulties
Sleep problems
Chronic fatigue, after rest
Prolonged anxiety
Changes in appetite

Question 32

Stress-Tips for eating during stressful periods

Answer 32

Eat breakfast 
Eat slowly
Don’t diet
Limit intake of caffeine/alcohol
Listen to your body , avoid foods that cause digestive upset

Question 33

8 ways to relieve stress

Answer 33

Eat regular and healthful meals 5 small meals
Sit quietly each day with your eyes closed
Exercise regularly to increase endorphins
Listen to favorite music
Learn relaxation and breathing techniques
Make a things to do list
A pet
Share problems with friend or family member