Health EOC Review

Nutrition & Fitness

1. Which of these is NOT a good source of vitamin C?

a. Grapefruitsb. Applesc. Cantaloupesd. Bell peppers

Answer: D

2. Which of these is NOT part of a good eating plan for maintaining a healthy weight?

a. Eating a variety of foodsb. Eating a balanced dietc. Eating in moderationd. Eating no fat

Answer: D

3. Which of these is NOT a symptom of anorexia?

a. Denial of feelings of hungerb. Excessive exercisingc. Loss of body fatd. Episodes of binge eating

Answer: D

4. Which of the following would be the best way to reduce the amount of daily fat intake in an individual’s diet?

a. Only eat foods prepared at homeb. Substitute margarine for butterc. Bake, broil, grill, or steam foodsd. Deep fry foods

Answer: C

5. Which of the following would be the best source f reliable nutrition information

a. An advertisementb. A best selling book on nutritionc. A registered dietitiand. An aerobics instructor

Answer: C

6. Brian’s doctor has recommended that he lose weight for medical reason. Which of the following would be the most healthful way for Brian to lose

weight?

a. Eat one meal a day and exercise regularlyb. Eat only one type of food and limit exercisec. Eat a balanced low fat diet and exercise

regularlyd. Eat only foods without fat and limit exercise

Answer: C

7. Which of these is NOT a health benefit of exercising regularly?

a. Increased amount of cartilage in the bonesb. Better ability to control stressc. Lower risk of high blood pressured. Improved physical appearance

Answer: A

8. One important reason for including aerobic exercise in a personal fitness plan is to

a. Raise the blood pressureb. Move nutrients quickly to the body’s cellsc. Strengthen the heart muscled. Decrease the oxygen levels in the blood

Answer: C

9. When compared to people who do not exercise regularly, people who exercise regularly tend to have

a. Less flexibilityb. Higher blood pressurec. Lower resting heart ratesd. More body fat

Answer: C

10. Exercising on a daily basis will MOST likely result in:

a. Increased energyb. Poor sleeping patternsc. Build up of physical tensiond. Increased fat and muscle tissue

Answer: A

11. Which of these statements about a strong heart is true?

a. It beats more often per minute than a weak heart

b. It increases the body’s blood pressurec. It pumps more blood with each beat than

weak heart doesd. It strains the body with the strength of its

beatAnswer: C

12. Which of the following would most likely increase a person's risk of injury when participating in some type of physical activity?

a. Being alert to the surroundingsb. Being aware of and following the rulesc. Using alcohol or other drugsd. Using equipment properly

Answer: C

13. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular exercise?

a. Improved ability to concentrateb. Increased self confidencec. Reduced self imaged. Stress relief

Answer: C

14. If a person is advocating for a new park, the person should do all the following EXCEPT

a. Identify and be aware of her/his target audience

b. Defend her/his position with valid supporting information

c. Speak in an aggressive, forceful tone of voiced. Develop assertive arguments for her/his

point of viewAnswer: C

15. Which of the following would be the best exercise plan to achieve physical fitness?

a. Exercising for an entire day once a weekb. Exercising for five minutes every dayc. Exercising for twenty minutes at least three

days a weekd. Exercising whenever you feel like it

Answer: C