Exam 5: Developing More Healthful Behavior

Many health experts recommend that we consume ______ grams of dietary fiber a day.

Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are equally prevalent in nearly all cultures.

Which of the following is true of sleep?

Marijuana increases the release of neurotransmitters involved in the consolidation of learning.

Women are more likely than men to control their weight through intense exercise.

Newborn babies tend to sleep about ______ hours a day.

The body mass index is a measure of ______.

______ are the major sources of energy in our diets.

Mary is 6 years old. She is also hyperactive. In an effort to control her hyperactivity, her doctor is most likely to prescribe ______.

Which of the following is MOST likely to develop an eating disorder?

Nicole's day is dominated by cycles of binge eating of foods rich in carbohydrates, then purging the food she has eaten to avoid getting fat. Her behavior is typical of someone with ______.

______ was introduced in the Civil War in the United States and was used to deaden pain from wounds.

Elrod knows that his drinking is destroying his family and threatening his job, but he continues to drink heavily. In fact, his drinking is increasing and he is spending more and more time obtaining and drinking alcohol. The few times he has tried to quit he has suffered severe anxiety, tremors, and rapid pulse. Elrod's symptoms are characteristic of ______.

Morphine, heroin, codeine, methadone, and similar drugs whose major medicinal application is analgesia are examples of ______.

______ is the process by which organisms consume and utilize foods.

Global obesity rates have ______ since 1980.

In her efforts to lower her calorie intake, Sharon eats only in the dining area of her house and refuses to let herself eat while studying or watching television. These efforts are examples of ______.

About ______ Americans die each year because of excess weight.

The majority of American college students engage in binge drinking.

Successful dieting involves each of the following EXCEPT ______.