Health Questions

The bar chart shows the percentage of adults in the U.S. living with certain heart disease risk factors. Which conclusion can be drawn from the chart?About 30% of adults are living with obesity, high blood pressure, or both. Diabetes is the leading cause of heart disease among adults who have high cholesterol.Over 50% of the reporting adults are living with risk factors that can be controlled through diet and exercise.If an adult leads an inactive lifestyle, he has a 38% chance of getting heart disease.
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Which of the following activities does NOT improve stability?A. maintaining a narrow base B. lowering your center of gravity C. doing balancing exercises D. leaning into oncoming forces
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Which of these team sports affects both health-related fitness and skill-related fitness?A.basketballB.volleyballC.flag footballD.all of the above
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Modifying the game for less skilled players includes all of the following EXCEPT:A.giving extra chances to players who struggleB.rotating teams more frequentlyC.selecting teams based on heightD.altering the rules of the game to accommodate others
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The track coach notices that his star runner is running quicker than ever before, but quickly gets tired and shows evidence of depression after the race. The coach should suspect that the runner might be taking
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Human growth hormone (HGH) is a drug used to treat children suffering from endocrine deficiencies. Some athletes use it illegally to __________.A. alter their state of mind B. improve their performance C. escape the pressures of life D. relax
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What is the RICE regimen for injuries?A.a homeopathic herbal remedyB.a series of steps to facilitate recoveryC.a program designed to prevent injuriesD.a process for reporting sports injuries
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Which of the following would be the most reliable source to consult when creating a safe strength training routine?An article published by a physical therapistA program recommended by a pro athleteA video showing army boot camp exercisesA list of exercises a friend already uses
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Being safe is an important component in living a happy and healthy life. While there are no guarantees in life, there are proactive steps that people can take to try to prevent being avictim of violence. What proactive measures can reduce someone's risk for danger or assault?
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A person who is lactose intolerant would have difficulty digesting which one of the following foods?a. Turkey hot dog with mustardb. Three-bean saladc. Low-fat cheesecake with raspberriesd. Grilled veggie burger on a sesame bun
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One positive attribute of dietary fat is that it's a good source ofa. vitamin C.b. water.c. boron.d. energy.
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What are the health benefits of zinc?a. Control of blood pressureb. Proper wound healingc. Lung efficiencyd. Reduced muscle fatigue
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The glycemic index predicts the way certain foods affecta. blood pressure.b. exercise performance.c. weight loss.d. blood sugar levels.
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Which one of the following snacks provides all of the essential amino acids?a. Pasta salad with vinaigrette dressingb. Small bowl of chili beans and ricec. Corn on the cobd. Apple wedges and carrot sticks
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Which one of the following choices is the best option for a vegan snack?a. Vanilla soymilk, peanut butter, and pretzelsb. Tomato juice and macaroni and cheesec. Chocolate soymilk with angel food caked. Almond milk with butter cookies
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To derive energy from food, you must eat foods that containa. fiber.b. carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.c. vitamins and minerals.d. water.
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Which one of the following choices is the most nutrient-dense snack?a. Baked potato chips and sparkling waterb. Green salad with ranch dressingc. Sliced bananas, walnuts, and orange sectionsd. Unsalted pretzels and cheddar cheese
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Which one of the following choices would be an acceptable small meal for a person who is gluten intolerant?a. Microwave popcorn and carrot sticksb. Orange juice and graham crackersc. Peanut butter on whole-wheat toastd. Bread sticks with low-fat dressing
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