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SCI 163 Week 5 Summative Assessment 3 Exam
Assignment Content
1. Question 1
In order to obtain optimal health, which of the following are important?
Proper nutrition
Physical activity
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
2. Question 2
What is the definition of an “empty calorie”?
Calories obtained from foods lacking protein
Calories obtained from foods lacking whole grains
Calories obtained from foods with omega fatty acids
Calories obtained from foods with little to no nutritional value
3. Question 3
Well-nourished people are NOT likely to:
Have more energy
Experience osteoporosis
Be more resistant to disease
Tolerate treatments and recover from trauma
4. Question 4
Physical activities that are beneficial to health include all but which of the following?
Walking
Reclining
Participation in sports
Occupational duties
5. Question 5
Type 2 diabetes occurs when cells are no longer able to effectively use sugar (glucose), which increases the risk of:
Heart disease
Kidney disease
Stroke
All of the above
6. Question 6
Poor dietary choices are directly linked to chronic diseases including which of the following?
Obesity
Type 2 diabetes
Osteoporosis
All of the above
7. Question 7
Current physical activity guidelines for American adults seeking substantial health benefits are:
150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity physical activity
30 minutes a day of vigorous-intensity physical activity
15 hours a week of moderate-intensity physical activity
1 hour a day of vigorous-intensity physical activity
8. Question 8
The function of a neurotransmitter is:
To generate an electrical impulse
To transfer the nerve impulse from one nerve to the next nerve
To detect sensations throughout the body
To increase the speed of a nerve signal
9. Question 9
The human brain is metabolically active and uses what percentage of a person’s energy intake while at rest?
90% to 100%
1% to 5%
20% to 30%
60% to 70%
10. Question 10
Which prevention level is associated with health promotion and behavior modification?
Primary prevention
Secondary prevention
Tertiary prevention
Quaternary prevention
11. Question 11
Which prevention level is associated with risk appraisal and risk reduction via screening?
Primary prevention
Secondary prevention
Tertiary prevention
Quaternary prevention
12. Question 12
Which prevention level is associated with treatment and rehabilitation for people experiencing illness, injury, or disability?
Primary prevention
Secondary prevention
Tertiary prevention
Quaternary prevention
13. Question 13
A meal high in carbohydrates will most likely trigger release of which of the following hormones?
Epinephrine
Cortisol
Prolactin
Insulin
14. Question 14
Which of the major macronutrients are composed of amino acids linked together in various sequences?
Proteins
Fats
Carbohydrates
Fiber
15. Question 15
A person’s food intake may impact which of the following?
Mood
Behavior
Brain function
All of the above
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