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A nicotine inhaler is safer than a nicotine nasal spray because

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It is easier to overdose with the nasal spray

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A standard rum and cola will be absorbed faster than a 5-ounce glass of wine because

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carbonation causes the pyloric valve to relax.

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3
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Approximately what percentage of Americans consume alcoholic beverages regularly?

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50 percent

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The alcohol withdrawal syndrome that results in confusion, delusion, agitated behavior, and hallucination is known as

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delirium tremens

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How long does it take for the average adult to metabolize four 12-ounce beers?

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4 hours

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Of the following population groups, which has the highest rate of smoking?

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Native American

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The effects of fetal alcohol syndrome include

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mental retardation.

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7
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Which of the following statements about college drinking is TRUE?

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Female college students’ alcohol consumption is now close to that of male college students.

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Which statement BEST summarizes what happens when particulate matter condenses in the lungs?

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It forms tar, which is a thick, brownish sludge.

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All the following are good sources of complex carbohydrates EXCEPT

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milk.

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High levels of this type of cholesterol appear to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, or cholesterol-clogged arteries.

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HDL

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9
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What substance provides energy, promotes healthy skin and hair, insulates body organs, helps maintain body temperature, and contributes to healthy cell function?

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Fats

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The chief function of this mineral in the body is to make teeth resistant to decay and bones resistant to mineral loss.

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fluoride

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10
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The ideal cholesterol ratio for an individual would include

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high HDL and low LDL.

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Which of the following foods is an example of a complete protein?

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chicken breast

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11
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Fats should make up less than 10 percent of daily calories consumed. (T/F)

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False.

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A swimmer trying to improve her stroke performance concentrates mainly on upper body weight training; her training program is an example of

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Specificity

11
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Which of the following is the most energy-dense source of calories in the human diet?

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fats

12
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Which of the following provides a ready source of energy for daily activities?

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carbohydrates

13
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According to cancer experts, what percentage of cancers could be prevented by being physically active and eating a healthy diet?

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One-third

13
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If you can perform regular moderate to vigorous levels of physical activity without excessive fatigue, you are considered to be

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Physically fit

14
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Exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease by all of the following EXCEPT

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Increasing LDL levels

14
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Miranda plays on the lacrosse team and knows that increasing her aerobic capacity will help her on the field. To determine her current status, the team’s trainer will conduct a test in which Miranda will run on a treadmill for a designated time while measurements are taken. What will the measure of her aerobic capacity show?

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The volume of oxygen her muscles consume during exercise

14
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In a fitness program, the slogan “use it or lose it” describes which principle?

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Reversibility

15
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Which of the following forms of exercise focuses attention on controlled breathing and employs strengthening postures known as asanas?

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Yoga

15
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Agility and balance are examples of skill-related components of physical fitness.

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True

15
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Regular aerobic exercise can reduce which type of cholesterol, known as “bad cholesterol”?

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LDLs

16
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Currently there is no prescription weight loss drug available that can be used over time without increasing the chances of

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Adverse effects and abuse

17
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Gastric bypass

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Is a restrictive and malabsorption surgery

18
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Since 1960, the percentage of the U.S. population that is obese has

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More than doubled

19
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The minimum amount of energy the body uses at complete rest is known as the

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Basal metabolic rate

20
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When blood levels of the hormone leptin rise

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Appetite levels decrease.

21
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When eating a very-low-calorie diet for prolonged periods, the body may begin to obtain fuel from

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Protein in lean body tissue.

22
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Which of the following populations in the United States has the highest prevalence of overweight/obesity?

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Black non-hispanic women

23
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A mother’s decision to bottle-feed her baby, as opposed to breast-feeding, would increase the child’s chances of becoming obese.

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True

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