Health Online- Nutrition & Physical Activity (Unit Test
Review). Activity- Unit Test Complete Answered Spring
2023. Rated A+.
How do nutritional needs change from young adulthood through old age? - ANSFewer
calories are needed.
Michael stopped using performance enhancing drugs at the end of his high school
athletic career. Which long term effects might he experience as he grows older? -
ANSenlarged heart, muscle weakness, liver disease
Miriam is exercising outdoors in high temperatures when she starts experiencing signs
of a heat stroke. What are her symptoms? - ANSnausea, vomiting, dizziness
What can a person do to prevent barriers to exercise? - ANS- understand myths about
working out
- look for inexpensive classes in the area
- take a physical education course at school
What is the primary reason the body needs nutrients? - ANSto aid in new growth
What should an individual do to ensure safety while exercising at a gym? - ANS- use
the equipment properly
- stop exercising if an injury occurs
- do cool-down stretches after each workout
What steps can an individual take to maintain a healthy body weight? - ANS- take
personal responsibility for all choices
- work out with vigorous and moderate exercise
- make a commitment to maintain a healthy body weight
Which are characteristics of eating disorders? - ANS- They are associated with serious
emotional and physical issues that can be life-threatening.
- They are associated with elevated suicide risks.
- They are not choices or lifestyles.
Which are classified as performance-enhancing drugs? - ANSsteroid precursors,
anabolic steroids, human growth hormone
Which factors affect how people develop their body image? - ANSculture, family, health
care
Which factors affect the number of calories a person needs each day? - ANSage, sex,
height
