Chapter 1 – Physical Fitness and Wellness

Chapter 1 – Physical Fitness and Wellness

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

Multiple Choice

LO#   An.    Question

1       b       11. Research shows that deterioration of the human body can be hastened by:

1. physical activity.
2. physical inactivity.
3. good nutrition.
4. regular exercise.

1       d       12. The epidemic of physical inactivity in the United States is called:

1. Inactive Death Syndrome.
2. Physical Death Syndrome.
3. Secondary Death Syndrome.
4. Sedentary Death Syndrome.

1       d       13. Life expectancy for a girl born today in the United States is between _____ years.

1. 50 and 60
2. 60 and 70
3. 70 and 80
4. 80 and 90

1       b       14. The factor LEAST affecting health and longevity is:

1. family genetics.
2. health care accessibility.
3. personal behavior.
4. the surrounding environment.

1       c       15. One possible factor that contributed to the United States’ low ranking of life expectancy as compared to many industrialized countries is:

1. its low status as a developed country.
2. the inadequate medical care systems.
3. the extremely poor health of some groups.
4. its low incidence of coronary heart disease.

2       b       16. The top leading cause of death in the U.S. is (Leading Health Problems in the:

1. cancer.
2. cardiovascular disease.
3. accidents.
4. CLRD.

2       d       17. Tobacco use causes _____ percent of lung cancer in the United States.

1. 20
2. 40
3. 60
4. 80

2       d       18. Evidence indicates that as much as _____ percent of all human cancer can be prevented through positive lifestyle behaviors.

1. 20
2. 40
3. 60