Wellness Exam Two With Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Mowing the lawn is best characterized as a(n) _____________ activity.
moderate
Which of the following statement is true?
"Lifestyle" activity is generally categorized in the moderate intensity category.
Brisk walking would most likely be at what MET level?
4
Activities that require 5 METS of energy are considered?
moderate
______is the best example of "lifestyle" physical activity
raking leaves
____________________ means "in the presence of oxygen"
Aerobic
Walking as an exercise:
is the most popular of all leisure time activities
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of moderate physical activity?
It promotes higher levels of fitness than aerobic sports
What is another term for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogensis?
Light activity
Which of the follow is used to describe moderate intensity activity?
between 3 and 6 METS
What is the "target zone" for step counts for healthy adults?
10,000-12,500 steps
Which is true moderate activity?
It can be achieved with brisk walks throughout the day.
Current physical activity guidelines from the Department of Health and Human Services suggest that
one minute of vigorous activity is equivalent to _____ minutes of moderate activity.
2
, Which of the following represents the activity recommendations from the original Surgeon Generals
Report on Physical Activity and Health?
100 calories a week
Which of the following satisfies the minimum U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines developed by the
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHSS)?
75 minutes of vigorous or 150 minutes of moderate activity each week
Why is moderate-intensity activity positioned at the base of the activity pyramid?
It can be performed by virtually all people regardless of age and fitness level.
What is the approximate caloric equivalent of 1 MET?
100 kcal/kg/hour
Chapter 8
Cardio-respiratory endurance is considered the most important aspect of physical fitness because
it reduces risks for chronic disease and improves quality of life
Which of the following is true of the cardiorespiratory system?
blood in veins has less oxygen than blood in arteries
Which is true of the heart?
A healthy heart pumps more blood with each beat.
cardiorespiratory endurance has been referred to as "cardiovascular fitness" because
the heart and vessels make up the circuit for the circulation of blood
The sequence of blood flow is
arteries>capillaries>veins
Good coronary circulation
nourishes the heart and reduces the risk of a heart attack
Veins contain small valves in order to
prevent the backward flow of blood
A condition caused by a lack of hemoglobin is known as
anemia
Which of the following best summarizes the relationship between cardiorespiratory endurance and
cardiovascular risk?
as cardiorespiratory endurance increases, risk decreases
Graded A+
Mowing the lawn is best characterized as a(n) _____________ activity.
moderate
Which of the following statement is true?
"Lifestyle" activity is generally categorized in the moderate intensity category.
Brisk walking would most likely be at what MET level?
4
Activities that require 5 METS of energy are considered?
moderate
______is the best example of "lifestyle" physical activity
raking leaves
____________________ means "in the presence of oxygen"
Aerobic
Walking as an exercise:
is the most popular of all leisure time activities
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of moderate physical activity?
It promotes higher levels of fitness than aerobic sports
What is another term for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogensis?
Light activity
Which of the follow is used to describe moderate intensity activity?
between 3 and 6 METS
What is the "target zone" for step counts for healthy adults?
10,000-12,500 steps
Which is true moderate activity?
It can be achieved with brisk walks throughout the day.
Current physical activity guidelines from the Department of Health and Human Services suggest that
one minute of vigorous activity is equivalent to _____ minutes of moderate activity.
2
, Which of the following represents the activity recommendations from the original Surgeon Generals
Report on Physical Activity and Health?
100 calories a week
Which of the following satisfies the minimum U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines developed by the
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHSS)?
75 minutes of vigorous or 150 minutes of moderate activity each week
Why is moderate-intensity activity positioned at the base of the activity pyramid?
It can be performed by virtually all people regardless of age and fitness level.
What is the approximate caloric equivalent of 1 MET?
100 kcal/kg/hour
Chapter 8
Cardio-respiratory endurance is considered the most important aspect of physical fitness because
it reduces risks for chronic disease and improves quality of life
Which of the following is true of the cardiorespiratory system?
blood in veins has less oxygen than blood in arteries
Which is true of the heart?
A healthy heart pumps more blood with each beat.
cardiorespiratory endurance has been referred to as "cardiovascular fitness" because
the heart and vessels make up the circuit for the circulation of blood
The sequence of blood flow is
arteries>capillaries>veins
Good coronary circulation
nourishes the heart and reduces the risk of a heart attack
Veins contain small valves in order to
prevent the backward flow of blood
A condition caused by a lack of hemoglobin is known as
anemia
Which of the following best summarizes the relationship between cardiorespiratory endurance and
cardiovascular risk?
as cardiorespiratory endurance increases, risk decreases
