MOCA - HEALTH PRACTICE COMPREHENSIVE TEST
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS [ALREADY GRADED
A+]
Which of the following conditions would most likely exacerbate the adverse
effects of sickle-cell anemia in children who have the disease
contracting viral and bacterial infections such as colds, the flu, and strep throat
Which of the following strategies is widely recommended for reducing the risk of
colon and rectal cancers?
consuming large amounts of plant-origin foods
Which of the following outcomes are key personal wellness benefits typically
derived from being physically active
improved productivity and enhanced self-esteem
Which of the following practices is likely to be most effective in encouraging
children to integrate healthful eating habits into their daily lives?
including a variety of fresh and cooked foods from all major food groups in children's
meals
Which of the following family strategies is likely to be most important in
supporting weight-management plans for elementary school-age children who
are at risk for obesity?
educating children about healthy alternatives to high-calorie foods and ensuring that
these alternatives are readily available
Which of the following statements best describes a likely adaptation of the body
to regular endurance training?
Resting heart rate will decrease as the heart is able to pump more blood per heartbeat
The increased endurance of skeletal muscles that results from physical fitness
activities is mainly due to;
improved blood flow to working muscles.
Which of the following types of exercise would be most appropriate for promoting
the flexibility component of students' physical fitness?
static stretches or partner-assisted stretching exercises
In the context of health-related physical fitness, the ratio of lean body tissue,
including bones, muscles, and organs, to fat tissue is known as:
body composition
According to personal consensus among infectious disease experts, the
emergence of drug -resistant bacteria is mainly a result of:
the indiscriminate, inappropriate, and prolonged use of particular classes of antibiotics.
Which of the following statements best describes how vaccines work to control
the spread of various illnesses and diseases?
A similar but less dangerous version of the disease antigen stimulates the immune
system to produce antibodies
Which of the following functions is carried out by dietary fat?
providing the body with a source of energy at rest and enabling vitamin support
, Which of the following strategies is likely to be most useful to a student who is
evaluating nutritional claims on food products, such as "rich in fiber" and "low in
sodium"?
Reviewing the nutrient content of the food on its Nutrition Facts Panel
Students who regularly consume two or more energy drinks per day are most
likely to be at risk for which of the following long-term consequences?
Caffeine dependency
A 15 year old student follows a vegan diet that includes a wide variety of fruits,
veggies, whole grains, nuts and legumes. Student is active and exposed to
adequate sunlight. Given these factors... what vitamin does the student need to
ensure they are taking plenty of?
B12
Including soluble fiber such as oat and rice bran in a daily diet is beneficial
primarily because of fiber's role in:
Lowering blood cholesterol levels
Which of the following types of food are the best sources of antioxidants such as
selenium and vitamins C &E?
Dark green veggies and orange, red and yellow fruits and veggies
Since the 1980s, studies of U.S. children and adolescents have revealed that up
to half participate only minimally in physical activity and some do not participate
at all. Among these youths, this trend has led directly to a significant increase in
the:
presence of cardiovascular disease risk factors.
Which of the statements accurately describes how the nervous system works?
Sensory receptors detect messages and create signals that cause the body to respond
The excretory system includes which of the following organs?
kidney, ureter, bladder
When prolonged moderate-to-vigorous physical activity disrupts the the body's
electrolyte balance and increases the osmotic pressure of of blood plasma, the
brain triggers:
the thirst sensation
The physical growth and development that occurs during adolescence is most
directly affected by changes in the:
types of chemicals secreted by the endocrine gland
Students who are 8-12 years old would most likely have the greatest difficulty
with which of the following cognitive tasks?
thinking in terms of abstract concepts and principles
A high school senior's mother suddenly becomes very ill, and the student's father
is unable to take time off from work to take care of her. The parents ask the
student to postpone college for a year to help to care for the mother, and the
student agrees. This scenario best illustrates the student's successful
achievement of which of the following developmental milestones?
assuming increasing levels of responsibility
Jaundice, inflammation of the liver, fever and darkening of the urine are key
symptoms of which of the following diseases?
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS [ALREADY GRADED
A+]
Which of the following conditions would most likely exacerbate the adverse
effects of sickle-cell anemia in children who have the disease
contracting viral and bacterial infections such as colds, the flu, and strep throat
Which of the following strategies is widely recommended for reducing the risk of
colon and rectal cancers?
consuming large amounts of plant-origin foods
Which of the following outcomes are key personal wellness benefits typically
derived from being physically active
improved productivity and enhanced self-esteem
Which of the following practices is likely to be most effective in encouraging
children to integrate healthful eating habits into their daily lives?
including a variety of fresh and cooked foods from all major food groups in children's
meals
Which of the following family strategies is likely to be most important in
supporting weight-management plans for elementary school-age children who
are at risk for obesity?
educating children about healthy alternatives to high-calorie foods and ensuring that
these alternatives are readily available
Which of the following statements best describes a likely adaptation of the body
to regular endurance training?
Resting heart rate will decrease as the heart is able to pump more blood per heartbeat
The increased endurance of skeletal muscles that results from physical fitness
activities is mainly due to;
improved blood flow to working muscles.
Which of the following types of exercise would be most appropriate for promoting
the flexibility component of students' physical fitness?
static stretches or partner-assisted stretching exercises
In the context of health-related physical fitness, the ratio of lean body tissue,
including bones, muscles, and organs, to fat tissue is known as:
body composition
According to personal consensus among infectious disease experts, the
emergence of drug -resistant bacteria is mainly a result of:
the indiscriminate, inappropriate, and prolonged use of particular classes of antibiotics.
Which of the following statements best describes how vaccines work to control
the spread of various illnesses and diseases?
A similar but less dangerous version of the disease antigen stimulates the immune
system to produce antibodies
Which of the following functions is carried out by dietary fat?
providing the body with a source of energy at rest and enabling vitamin support
, Which of the following strategies is likely to be most useful to a student who is
evaluating nutritional claims on food products, such as "rich in fiber" and "low in
sodium"?
Reviewing the nutrient content of the food on its Nutrition Facts Panel
Students who regularly consume two or more energy drinks per day are most
likely to be at risk for which of the following long-term consequences?
Caffeine dependency
A 15 year old student follows a vegan diet that includes a wide variety of fruits,
veggies, whole grains, nuts and legumes. Student is active and exposed to
adequate sunlight. Given these factors... what vitamin does the student need to
ensure they are taking plenty of?
B12
Including soluble fiber such as oat and rice bran in a daily diet is beneficial
primarily because of fiber's role in:
Lowering blood cholesterol levels
Which of the following types of food are the best sources of antioxidants such as
selenium and vitamins C &E?
Dark green veggies and orange, red and yellow fruits and veggies
Since the 1980s, studies of U.S. children and adolescents have revealed that up
to half participate only minimally in physical activity and some do not participate
at all. Among these youths, this trend has led directly to a significant increase in
the:
presence of cardiovascular disease risk factors.
Which of the statements accurately describes how the nervous system works?
Sensory receptors detect messages and create signals that cause the body to respond
The excretory system includes which of the following organs?
kidney, ureter, bladder
When prolonged moderate-to-vigorous physical activity disrupts the the body's
electrolyte balance and increases the osmotic pressure of of blood plasma, the
brain triggers:
the thirst sensation
The physical growth and development that occurs during adolescence is most
directly affected by changes in the:
types of chemicals secreted by the endocrine gland
Students who are 8-12 years old would most likely have the greatest difficulty
with which of the following cognitive tasks?
thinking in terms of abstract concepts and principles
A high school senior's mother suddenly becomes very ill, and the student's father
is unable to take time off from work to take care of her. The parents ask the
student to postpone college for a year to help to care for the mother, and the
student agrees. This scenario best illustrates the student's successful
achievement of which of the following developmental milestones?
assuming increasing levels of responsibility
Jaundice, inflammation of the liver, fever and darkening of the urine are key
symptoms of which of the following diseases?
