Choose one of these fictional teenagers: Underweight Ursula or Overweight Oscar. Pretending to be that teen, post a message describing at least two behaviors that have contributed to the weight problem. Respond to another student’s post, offering Ursula or Oscar at least two suggestions for improving those behaviors. Finally, wrap up your original post with a goal that Ursula or Oscar can set to work toward a healthy weight.

1. Body composition is defined asA. total fat mass.
B. the weight of fat mass.
C. total muscle mass.
D. ratio of muscle to fat.
2. Slow-twitch fibers are designed for
A. power.
B. anaerobic metabolism.
C. sprinting.
D. endurance.
3. Which one of the following choices is a by-product of ATP breakdown?
A. Glycogen
B. Protein
C. Glucose
D. ADP and phosphorous
4. A tendon serves what purpose for a muscle?
A. It keeps the muscle at the correct temperature.
B. It creates the correct tension for the muscle.
C. It serves as an attachment point to bone.
D. It keeps the muscle at the correct length.
5. Most joints in the body form _______ levers.
A. second-class
B. first-class
C. fourth-class
D. third-class
6. Which one of the following statements concerning good posture is correct?
A. Good posture is crucial for proper nutrition.
B. Good posture may lead to breathing irregularity.
C. Good posture helps to improve sleeping habits.
D. Good posture may help to improve balance.
7. Which one of the following choices is considered part of the pelvic girdle?
A. Waist
B. Thighs
C. Buttocks
D. Spine
8. Fitness professionals know that good posture
A. is possible to achieve without proper balance.
B. is a habit that can be learned and maintained.
C. can be achieved with a strenuous exercise regimen.
D. is almost impossible to correct once it's learned.
9. One of the positive health-related benefits of muscular fitness is
A. greater mental concentration.
B. decreased chance of getting colds or flu.
C. better fitting clothes.
D. increased endurance during exercise.
10. The sagittal plane divides the body
A. between the upper and lower areas.
B. from the neck down.
C. from front to back.
D. into left and right halves.
11. How does a normal spine appear on an x-ray?
A. With a sharp curve in the middle of the back
B. With natural curves in the neck and lower back
C. Perfectly straight
D. With a natural curve that leans to the right
12. Based on the factors of stability, which of the following choices would be the most unstable lift?
A. Leg curl
B. Machine chest press
C. Standing one-arm overhead press
D. Body squat
13. When you flex your arm, you're performing a/an _______ contraction.
A. eccentric
B. isokinetic
C. concentric
D. isometric
14. Which three body systems benefit from good posture?
A. Urinary, respiratory, and endocrine
B. Digestive, circulatory, and respiratory
C. Endocrine, digestive, and circulatory
D. Respiratory, digestive, and urinary
15. Which one of the following minerals is essential for both bone health and muscle contractions?
A. Copper
B. Selenium
C. Iron
D. Calcium
16. Which one of the following types of tissue covers and separates skeletal muscles, providing shape and
aiding in function?
A. Tendons
B. Fascia
C. Periosteum
D. Ligaments
17. The most common debilitating disorder among Americans under age 45 is
A. joint pain.
B. lower-back pain.
C. tension headaches.
D. neck and shoulder strain.
18. Tension headaches usually begin in the
A. temples.
B. ears.
C. sinuses.
D. neck.
19. When you sit with good posture, your spine should be
A. very relaxed.
B. stiffly erect.
C. leaning backward.
D. softly erect.
20. A/an _______ spine is one that allows for natural curves and arches.
A. extended
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B. balanced
C. neutral
D. flexed
21. Posture and muscular balance can usually be improved by
A. exercising and stretching.
B. getting an adequate amount of sleep each night.
C. reducing physical stress.
D. following a healthy diet.
22. Which one of the following types of joints is a freely movable joint?
A. Fibrous
B. Cartilaginous
C. Stable
D. Synovial
23. Postural muscles tend to _______ if they aren't regularly stimulated to produce adequate force.
A. tear
B. grow
C. weaken
D. lengthen
24. Aerobic production of ATP comes from _______ during high-intensity training.
A. protein
B. fat
C. cholesterol
D. carbohydrates
25. Standing on your toes is an example of which type of lever?
A. First class
B. Third class
C. Fourth class
D. Second class

People who abstain from eating any animal foods may become deficient in:a. fiber.
b. protein.
c. folic acid.
d. vitamin
c.

Protein is essential to the overall health of the body because it A. helps "bulk up" muscles.
B. gives the body collagen, which protects the organs.
C. keeps hair and nails healthy.
D. sustains life and keeps body systems in good repair.

The first step to planning a child care center is toa. determine the nature of the need for child care facilities in your community.
b. develop your program philosophy.
c. establish goals for the children, parents, staff, and community.
d. determine which method of teaching you'll use.

Identify the type of peer pressure used here: "My friends hang out after school and drink. They told me that I better start drinking too if I want to hang out with them at school and after."

A. put down
B. reasoning
C. rejection
D. unspoken pressure

What is the only transatlantic sailing in the southern hemisphere?