Health 9-12 Flashcards
A nicotine inhaler is safer than a nicotine nasal spray because
It is easier to overdose with the nasal spray
A standard rum and cola will be absorbed faster than a 5-ounce glass of wine because
carbonation causes the pyloric valve to relax.
Approximately what percentage of Americans consume alcoholic beverages regularly?
50 percent
The alcohol withdrawal syndrome that results in confusion, delusion, agitated behavior, and hallucination is known as
delirium tremens
How long does it take for the average adult to metabolize four 12-ounce beers?
4 hours
Of the following population groups, which has the highest rate of smoking?
Native American
The effects of fetal alcohol syndrome include
mental retardation.
Which of the following statements about college drinking is TRUE?
Female college students’ alcohol consumption is now close to that of male college students.
Which statement BEST summarizes what happens when particulate matter condenses in the lungs?
It forms tar, which is a thick, brownish sludge.
All the following are good sources of complex carbohydrates EXCEPT
milk.
High levels of this type of cholesterol appear to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, or cholesterol-clogged arteries.
HDL
What substance provides energy, promotes healthy skin and hair, insulates body organs, helps maintain body temperature, and contributes to healthy cell function?
Fats
The chief function of this mineral in the body is to make teeth resistant to decay and bones resistant to mineral loss.
fluoride
The ideal cholesterol ratio for an individual would include
high HDL and low LDL.
Which of the following foods is an example of a complete protein?
chicken breast
Fats should make up less than 10 percent of daily calories consumed. (T/F)
False.
A swimmer trying to improve her stroke performance concentrates mainly on upper body weight training; her training program is an example of
Specificity
Which of the following is the most energy-dense source of calories in the human diet?
fats
Which of the following provides a ready source of energy for daily activities?
carbohydrates
According to cancer experts, what percentage of cancers could be prevented by being physically active and eating a healthy diet?
One-third
If you can perform regular moderate to vigorous levels of physical activity without excessive fatigue, you are considered to be
Physically fit
Exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease by all of the following EXCEPT
Increasing LDL levels
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?
The volume of oxygen her muscles consume during exercise
In a fitness program, the slogan “use it or lose it” describes which principle?
Reversibility
Which of the following forms of exercise focuses attention on controlled breathing and employs strengthening postures known as asanas?
Yoga
Agility and balance are examples of skill-related components of physical fitness.
True
Regular aerobic exercise can reduce which type of cholesterol, known as “bad cholesterol”?
LDLs
Currently there is no prescription weight loss drug available that can be used over time without increasing the chances of
Adverse effects and abuse
Gastric bypass
Is a restrictive and malabsorption surgery
Since 1960, the percentage of the U.S. population that is obese has
More than doubled
The minimum amount of energy the body uses at complete rest is known as the
Basal metabolic rate
When blood levels of the hormone leptin rise
Appetite levels decrease.
When eating a very-low-calorie diet for prolonged periods, the body may begin to obtain fuel from
Protein in lean body tissue.
Which of the following populations in the United States has the highest prevalence of overweight/obesity?
Black non-hispanic women
A mother’s decision to bottle-feed her baby, as opposed to breast-feeding, would increase the child’s chances of becoming obese.
True
