Question 1

Nearly half of college students are binge drinkers-men who have consumed seven or more,and women who have consumed 6 or more drinks in a row at least once during the previous 2 weeks.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Adolescents with a bedroom television reported more television viewing time,less physical activity,poorer dietary habits,fewer family meals,and poorer school performance.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Chinese believe that pregnancy is a "cold" condition during which the expectant mother should:

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A)  eat "cold" foods such as ice cream and cheese
B)  consume "hot" foods such as oils and expensive cuts of meat
C)  eat both "hot" and "cold" foods
D)  foods high in fat.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Who drinks,how much,and why? Write what you know about alcohol abuse,including binge drinking.

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Question 5

The odds of smoking are greater for older women who:

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A)  are widowed
B)  who do not live near family members
C)  earn more money
D)  have less income and lower educationE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

People who drink a glass of wine each day show a:

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A)  lower mortality than those who drink spirits or beer
B)  higher mortality than those who drink spirits or beer
C)  show a higher risk of being alcoholic
D)  show a higher risk of having cardiovascular problemsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 7

A body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 29.9:

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A)  is considered to be anorexic
B)  is considered to be the appropriate weight
C)  is considered to be overweight
D)  is considered to be morbidly obeseE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Latinos typically avoid hot foods during pregnancy because pregnancy is considered to be a "hot" condition,believing that this will prevent the infant from contracting a "hot" illness,such as a skin rash.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

How many individuals smoke in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  one fourth
B)  one fifth
C)  half
D)  three quartersE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Who is at most risk from environmental tobacco smoke?

Accepted Answer

A)  elders
B)  woman
C)  minorities
D)  infants and childrenE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is an innate food preference?

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A)  sour
B)  salty
C)  sweet
D)  fattyE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Women with body mass index of _____ showed the lowest mortality rates.

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A)  18-20
B)  19-21
C)  22-25
D)  25-30E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following statements about culture and eating disorders is NOT true?

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A)  most body image research has focused on European Americans
B)  cultures vary in ideal body shape perceptions
C)  eating disorders are primarily a European-American problem
D)  research has found no difference between Asian and European American womenE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

What are some of the cultural beliefs held by diverse cultures concerning the types of food that should be consumed during pregnancy?

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Question 15

For individuals who abstain from the consumption of alcohol:

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A)  there is not enough clinical evidence for science to recommend they should drink
B)  they might consider having a glass of wine at night to improve cardiovascular health
C)  they should be encouraged to walk 20 minutes a day to make up the difference in improved health for those who do drink in moderation
D)  they need to do some other health improvement to make up for the reduction of lipoproteinE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

The 2008 version of the nutritional guidelines for Americans,called MyPyramid,has key changes in:

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing protein such as eggs in your diet
B)  decreasing whole grains
C)  increasing physical activity
D)  adding more meat to the dietE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The chance of being obese increases with age,and obesity occurs more commonly in women than men.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a major component of fitness?

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiovascular endurance
B)  muscular power
C)  flexibility
D)  speedE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Psychological reasons to start smoking include:

Accepted Answer

A)  low self-esteem
B)  smoke increases the arousal and they find the arousal rewarding
C)  the idea that smoking will enhance vitality
D)  both a and bE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Women who choose a larger body size as their ideal weight are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Chinese American
B)  Puerto Rican
C)  European American
D)  African AmericanE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Exam 7: Health Behaviors: Eating, Physical Activity, Smoking and Drinking

Latinos typically avoid hot foods during pregnancy because pregnancy is considered to be a "hot" condition,believing that this will prevent the infant from contracting a "hot" illness,such as a skin rash.

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Nearly half of college students are binge drinkers-men who have consumed seven or more,and women who have consumed 6 or more drinks in a row at least once during the previous 2 weeks.

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Which of the following statements about culture and eating disorders is NOT true?

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What are some of the cultural beliefs held by diverse cultures concerning the types of food that should be consumed during pregnancy?

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How many individuals smoke in the United States?

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A body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 29.9:

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The 2008 version of the nutritional guidelines for Americans,called MyPyramid,has key changes in:

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Women who choose a larger body size as their ideal weight are:

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Which of the following is an innate food preference?

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People who drink a glass of wine each day show a:

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The chance of being obese increases with age,and obesity occurs more commonly in women than men.

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The odds of smoking are greater for older women who:

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Who is at most risk from environmental tobacco smoke?

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For individuals who abstain from the consumption of alcohol:

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The Chinese believe that pregnancy is a "cold" condition during which the expectant mother should:

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Who drinks,how much,and why? Write what you know about alcohol abuse,including binge drinking.

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Adolescents with a bedroom television reported more television viewing time,less physical activity,poorer dietary habits,fewer family meals,and poorer school performance.

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Women with body mass index of _____ showed the lowest mortality rates.

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Psychological reasons to start smoking include:

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