Nutrition For Healthy Living, 6th Edition TEST BANK by
Schiff
Most behaviours we adopt are influenced by our environment (Impact of social
influences and
Personal thought processes) - ANSWER:Environment includes:
Community, culture, family, friends, homes, media, peers, schools, TV/radio, work
place,
Benefits of achieving optimal health - ANSWER:Greater energy levels
Reduced reliance on health-care system
Improved quality of life
More positive outlook on life
Improved self-confidence
Enhanced spiritual health
Stronger immune system
Improved environmental sensitivity
Improved ability to control anger and stress
Improved cardiovascular function
Increased strength, flexibility, endurance
Enhanced relationships
Things to consider for preparing for Behaviour Change - ANSWER:Behaviour change
is time-consuming and difficult
Gradual change may enhance success
Different approaches may be effective for different people
Common behaviours in need of change - ANSWER:Sedentary life stlye
Overeating
Eat unhealthy food
Spend too much time watching tv or surfing on Net
Smoke or drink heavily
Don't wear seat belt
Drinking and Driving
Engaging in unprotected sex
Barriers to change - ANSWER:Gratification
Risk complacency
Indifference and helplessness
Procrastination
Complexity
, Rationalization
Illusions of invincibility
Preconditioned cultural beliefs
Behaviour Change in Context - ANSWER:Research documents show benefits of
physical activity and healthy lifestyle
Pools suggest that Canadians agree and intend to be active in the next six months
Most (70%) drop out of fitness programs
In the face of scientific evidence people still do not adopt healthy lifestyles
Exercise/Exercise Dropout Cycle - ANSWER:Find excuses for not exercising
Contemplate exercise
Realize need for exercise
Consider fitness course
Enroll in fitness course
Participate in exercise
Course ends
Stop exercising
What is Motivation? - ANSWER:The desire and will to do something
Comes from within BUT....influenced by external factors
External factors trigger inner desire to complete task
Therefore.... External factors control behaviour/motivation
Locus of Control - ANSWER:The concept of examining the extent to which a person
believes he or she can influence the external environment.
Your ability to control things in your life
If you become ill, sense of control is vital to recovery.
Internal locus of control - ANSWER:People who believe they have control over
events in their lives
Why are some successful, while others are not? - ANSWER:Motivation
External locust of control - ANSWER:People that believe that what happens to them
is a result of chance or the environment and is unrelated to their behaviour.
People with an internal locust of control - ANSWER:Are healthier
Initiate and adhere to behaviour change
People with an external locust of control - ANSWER:Claim to have no control
Blame environment or fate
Powerless, vulnerable
Increased risk for illness
Improving Internal Locus - ANSWER:Develop competence and confidence
Schiff
Most behaviours we adopt are influenced by our environment (Impact of social
influences and
Personal thought processes) - ANSWER:Environment includes:
Community, culture, family, friends, homes, media, peers, schools, TV/radio, work
place,
Benefits of achieving optimal health - ANSWER:Greater energy levels
Reduced reliance on health-care system
Improved quality of life
More positive outlook on life
Improved self-confidence
Enhanced spiritual health
Stronger immune system
Improved environmental sensitivity
Improved ability to control anger and stress
Improved cardiovascular function
Increased strength, flexibility, endurance
Enhanced relationships
Things to consider for preparing for Behaviour Change - ANSWER:Behaviour change
is time-consuming and difficult
Gradual change may enhance success
Different approaches may be effective for different people
Common behaviours in need of change - ANSWER:Sedentary life stlye
Overeating
Eat unhealthy food
Spend too much time watching tv or surfing on Net
Smoke or drink heavily
Don't wear seat belt
Drinking and Driving
Engaging in unprotected sex
Barriers to change - ANSWER:Gratification
Risk complacency
Indifference and helplessness
Procrastination
Complexity
, Rationalization
Illusions of invincibility
Preconditioned cultural beliefs
Behaviour Change in Context - ANSWER:Research documents show benefits of
physical activity and healthy lifestyle
Pools suggest that Canadians agree and intend to be active in the next six months
Most (70%) drop out of fitness programs
In the face of scientific evidence people still do not adopt healthy lifestyles
Exercise/Exercise Dropout Cycle - ANSWER:Find excuses for not exercising
Contemplate exercise
Realize need for exercise
Consider fitness course
Enroll in fitness course
Participate in exercise
Course ends
Stop exercising
What is Motivation? - ANSWER:The desire and will to do something
Comes from within BUT....influenced by external factors
External factors trigger inner desire to complete task
Therefore.... External factors control behaviour/motivation
Locus of Control - ANSWER:The concept of examining the extent to which a person
believes he or she can influence the external environment.
Your ability to control things in your life
If you become ill, sense of control is vital to recovery.
Internal locus of control - ANSWER:People who believe they have control over
events in their lives
Why are some successful, while others are not? - ANSWER:Motivation
External locust of control - ANSWER:People that believe that what happens to them
is a result of chance or the environment and is unrelated to their behaviour.
People with an internal locust of control - ANSWER:Are healthier
Initiate and adhere to behaviour change
People with an external locust of control - ANSWER:Claim to have no control
Blame environment or fate
Powerless, vulnerable
Increased risk for illness
Improving Internal Locus - ANSWER:Develop competence and confidence
