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The transformation of love progresses in the following way
high levels of passion, increasing intimacy, diminished romance, and enduring love.

or


high levels of passion, increasing intimacy, diminished romance, break up of relationship

Which is a common expectation that can hurt a relationship?
expecting your partner to change
Which of the following blood pressure readings would be considered optimal for a young adult?
110/70

Smoking increases cardiovascular risk in all of the following ways except

increasing oxygen in the blood
Exercise alters blood fat levels by
raising HDL levels.
When cancer cells enter the lymph or blood system
they can form secondary tumors elsewhere.
Daniel has a family history of colon cancer. To lower his personal risk of the disease, he should consider doing all of the following, EXCEPT
increasing his intake of red meat.
Steps to prevent skin cancer include all of the following
avoiding sunburns.

using sunscreens and protective clothing.


avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun.

Ultraviolet rays are
cancer initiators.
An oncogene
is a gene involved in the transformation of a normal cell into a cancer
Essential nutrients include all of the following
vitamins. minerals. amino acids
Which of the following essential nutrients does NOT supply energy?
vitamins
Protein provides ________ calories per gram.

4

The building blocks of proteins are called

amino acids

The recommended daily intake of protein is ________ of total daily calories
10-35 percent
Saturated fats are primarily found in
animal food sources and are solid at room temperature.
A by-product of hydrogenation is
trans fatty acids.
Which of the following are richest in complex carbohydrates?
grains and legumes
When it comes to building strong bones, good advice would be to
engage in weight-bearing aerobic activities.
The body's ability to respond or adapt to the demands and stress of physical effort denotes
physical fitness
All of the following are health-related components of physical fitness
cardiorespiratory endurance. flexibility. muscular strength.
The ability of the body to perform prolonged, large-muscle, dynamic exercise at moderate-to-high levels of intensity is
cardiorespiratory endurance.
Muscular endurance is the
ability to sustain a given level of muscular tension over time.
Exercise intensity refers to
how hard you work.
Your target heart rate for endurance exercise is a range based on your
maximum heart rate.
Arnold is 56 years old and considers himself to be in good health. He has a family history of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. He recently had a routine physical exam. He was told that his blood pressure was 130/85, his total cholesterol was 210 (LDL was 175 and HDL was 35), and his glucose levels were normal. Arnold was also informed that his weight of 190 pounds made him about 10 pounds overweight. Arnold’s physician will likely suggest that Arnold make all of the following lifestyle changes
increasing soluble fiber intake. increasing physical activity. decreasing saturated fat intake.
The American College of Sports Medicine recommends a workout frequency of _______ per week to develop strength.
2 to 3 days
In a weight training program for general fitness, do ______ repetitions of each exercise.
8-12
Stretching exercises should be held for
30 seconds.
The amount of essential fat in males is about ________ of total body weight
3-5 percent
The amount of essential body fat in females is about ________ of total body weight.
8-12 percent
A person with a body mass index of 26.5 is classified as
overweight.
People who tend to store body fat in the _________ are at increased risk for chronic disease.
abdomen

Fear of fat is most strongly associated with

anorexia nervosa.

Which of the following patterns of eating is recommended for weight management?

four to five small meals per day, including breakfast and snacks

The best definition of a psychoactive drug is a drug that

alters a person's experiences or consciousness.

Tom notices that he has to take a larger dose of a drug to achieve the same "high". This condition he is experiencing is known as

tolerance.

Which of the following statements about addiction is true?

Most people engage in activities that are potentially addictive. Addiction often starts when a person does something he or she thinks will bring pleasure or help avoid pain. Research suggests that addiction is caused by a single factor. (All of these are true)

Which of the following individuals would NOT be considered as having a higher-than-average risk for trying illicit drugs?

an adolescent who is aggressive or impulsive a teenager who drives too fast an adolescent who has poor self-esteem and lacks control

When Tomas does not drink alcohol, he experiences tremors and shaking. He is experiencing

withdrawal.

The most widely used illegal drug in the United States is

marijuana.

Which of the following is an example of codependent behavior?

Susan called her boyfriend's boss to say he was sick and couldn't come into work; in truth, he was hung over.

Beer usually contains about what percentage of alcohol?

5%

Through what part of the body is most alcohol absorbed into the bloodstream?
small intestine
The amount of alcohol in the blood is called
blood alcohol concentration.
Which of the following best describes the effect of carbonation on the body’s absorption of alcohol?
It speeds the absorption rate, thereby increasing impairment
The connection between the amount of alcohol consumed and its effects is called the
dose-response function.
A disease of the liver caused by excessive and chronic drinking is
cirrhosis
What is the addictive drug in tobacco?
nicotine
On average, how many minutes can a regular user of tobacco go between doses of nicotine before experiencing negative effects?

40

A chemical that causes cancer only in combination with another chemical is called a
cocarcinogen
An ingredient in tobacco smoke that seriously limits the body's ability to use oxygen is
carbon monoxide.
Which of the following ethnic groups has the highest rate of smokeless tobacco use?
White.
Termination of metabolic processes is called _____ death.
cellular
Which of the following statements is false regarding a will?
Once a will is established, it cannot be legally altered or changed.
The testator of a will is the
person making the will.
The term that means "having made no legal will" is
intestate.
When someone dies without a will, the state distributes property according to
state rules.
Hospitals' palliative care units
focus on controlling pain and relieving suffering.
A condition of profound unconsciousness with no reasonable hope for improvement is known as
a persistent vegetative state
Which of the following is a positive social influence on health behaviors?
supportive friends
Part of a successful plan to change an unhealthy behavior is to
start small.
During a "stages of change" behavior change program, some people may lapse. If this occurs, the best strategy is to
learn from the lapse and cycle through earlier stages.
According to the "SMART" criteria; a behavior change such as "drink eight cups of water every day" is an example of being
specific.
The most constructive response to a temporary setback in the pursuit of a new behavior is
accepting the fact that problems may periodically occur.
During the stress response, which of the following changes does not occur as a result of epinephrine being released?
Your air passages constrict and allow less air into the lungs.
Mohammed just received an F on his term paper. Which type of stress is he likely to experience?
distress
Which one of the following is NOT a stage of the general adaptation syndrome?
acceleration
Which of the following would be the LEAST effective strategy for coping with stress?
denying the reality of the stress
Which of the following statements regarding psychological health is TRUE?
Psychological health and physical health are intertwined.
The ability to share feelings without fear of rejection from another is most closely associated with
intimacy
Which of the following is most likely to separate those individuals with psychological problems from those who enjoy good psychological health?
denying the reality of problems
Which of the following statements is an example of negative self-talk?
"I won the speech contest, but only because none of the other speakers was very good".
What is the core reason for many of today's environmental problems?
rapid population growth
Factors that may limit human population growth include all of the following, except
energy
A major contributor to loss of habitat and species extinction is
population growth.
Which of the following does not contribute to air pollution?
battery-driven golf carts
The single most important factor in determining an individual's level of wellness is
behavior
The treatment considered to be the most effective against modern health threats is
prevention.
The first step in improving wellness by lifestyle management is to
conduct a self-assessment