Question 1

MOST people with anorexia nervosa are from

Accepted Answer

A) middle- and upper-income families. 
B) poor and working-class families. 
C) Asian American and African American families. 
D) families with low achievement standards. 
A) middle- and upper-income families. 
B) poor and working-class families. 
C) Asian American and African American families. 
D) families with low achievement standards. A

Question 2

Which of the following elements would be MOST important to include in a program aimed at adolescent drug use prevention?

Accepted Answer

A) community service punishments for drug abuse infractions 
B) fostering positive relations between parents and children 
C) isolating adolescents from drug-using peers 
D) helping students resist temptation and "just say no" to drug use 
A) community service punishments for drug abuse infractions 
B) fostering positive relations between parents and children 
C) isolating adolescents from drug-using peers 
D) helping students resist temptation and "just say no" to drug use B

Question 3

For U.S.adolescents ranging from eighth through twelfth grades,alcohol use has _____ in recent years.

Accepted Answer

A) increased slightly 
B) decreased sizably 
C) increased significantly 
D) stayed the same 
A) increased slightly 
B) decreased sizably 
C) increased significantly 
D) stayed the same B

Question 4

Approximately what percentage of children in the United States have no usual source of health care?

Accepted Answer

A) 7 percent 
B) 10 percent 
C) 18 percent 
D) 21 percent 
A) 7 percent 
B) 10 percent 
C) 18 percent 
D) 21 percent

Question 5

George's blood test reveals very low levels of acetylcholine.An MRI shows an abnormal amount of neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques in his brain.These results indicate that George may have

Accepted Answer

A) hypertension. 
B) depression. 
C) Alzheimer disease. 
D) arthritis. 
A) hypertension. 
B) depression. 
C) Alzheimer disease. 
D) arthritis.

Question 6

Compared to adolescents,emerging adults are more likely to

Accepted Answer

A) have chronic health problems. 
B) be obese. 
C) have a mental disorder. 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
A) have chronic health problems. 
B) be obese. 
C) have a mental disorder. 
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 7

Some scientists believe that restricting calories increases longevity by lowering the body's level of

Accepted Answer

A) protein. 
B) free radicals. 
C) fat. 
D) nutrients. 
A) protein. 
B) free radicals. 
C) fat. 
D) nutrients.

Question 8

What are the percentages of osteoporosis cases that occur in females and males respectively in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) 80 percent; 20 percent 
B) 65 percent; 35 percent 
C) 20 percent; 50 percent 
D) 90 percent; 50 percent 
A) 80 percent; 20 percent 
B) 65 percent; 35 percent 
C) 20 percent; 50 percent 
D) 90 percent; 50 percent

Question 9

Which age group is MOST likely to be binge drinkers?

Accepted Answer

A) young adolescents 
B) older adolescents 
C) emerging adults 
D) middle-aged adults 
A) young adolescents 
B) older adolescents 
C) emerging adults 
D) middle-aged adults

Question 10

Although aging people are often characterized as sickly,only _____ percent of U.S.adults aged 65 to 74 have a disability.

Accepted Answer

A) 29 
B) 23 
C) 17 
D) 5 
A) 29 
B) 23 
C) 17 
D) 5

Question 11

To be successful,dieters should do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) exercise. 
B) plan their meals. 
C) weigh themselves. 
D) take B12 shots. 
A) exercise. 
B) plan their meals. 
C) weigh themselves. 
D) take B12 shots.

Question 12

Currently,there is an increased demand for home-care workers because of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) the decrease in population of older adults 
B) older adults' preference to stay in their own homes 
C) older adults' preference to stay in nursing homes 
D) Older adults who stay at nursing homes were less depressed and had better cognitive functioning. 
A) the decrease in population of older adults 
B) older adults' preference to stay in their own homes 
C) older adults' preference to stay in nursing homes 
D) Older adults who stay at nursing homes were less depressed and had better cognitive functioning.

Question 13

Research has shown that children are less likely to be obese in states

Accepted Answer

A) with better health services for the poor. 
B) that force schools to offer healthier food choices. 
C) that offer comprehensive health care plans for individuals and families. 
D) with higher average education levels for adults. 
A) with better health services for the poor. 
B) that force schools to offer healthier food choices. 
C) that offer comprehensive health care plans for individuals and families. 
D) with higher average education levels for adults.

Question 14

Alzheimer disease involves a deficiency in

Accepted Answer

A) dopamine. 
B) acetylcholine. 
C) amyloid plaques. 
D) neurofibrillary tangles. 
A) dopamine. 
B) acetylcholine. 
C) amyloid plaques. 
D) neurofibrillary tangles.

Question 15

Research indicates that the most effective weight-loss programs include

Accepted Answer

A) prescription drugs. 
B) liquid dietary supplements. 
C) calorie restriction only. 
D) diet and exercise. 
A) prescription drugs. 
B) liquid dietary supplements. 
C) calorie restriction only. 
D) diet and exercise.

Question 16

Levels of _____ in the blood increase faster in Alzheimer caregivers than in older adults who do not care for a critically ill spouse.

Accepted Answer

A) IL-6 
B) acetylcholine 
C) amyloid plaques 
D) cholinerase 
A) IL-6 
B) acetylcholine 
C) amyloid plaques 
D) cholinerase

Question 17

Men have a higher incidence of _____ chronic conditions,whereas women have a higher incidence of _____ chronic conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) sinus; coronary heart 
B) fatal; nonfatal 
C) arthritis; hearing 
D) nonfatal; fatal 
A) sinus; coronary heart 
B) fatal; nonfatal 
C) arthritis; hearing 
D) nonfatal; fatal

Question 18

Older adults who exercise regularly will likely enjoy which of the following benefits?

Accepted Answer

A) improved cellular and cognitive functioning 
B) prevention of common chronic illnesses such as stroke,breast cancer,and cardiovascular disease 
C) reduction in the decline of motor skills 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
A) improved cellular and cognitive functioning 
B) prevention of common chronic illnesses such as stroke,breast cancer,and cardiovascular disease 
C) reduction in the decline of motor skills 
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 19

Marc,an older adult,has an exercise program that helps him burn over 2,000 calories..By doing this,he likely

Accepted Answer

A) increases his life expectancy by about 50 percent. 
B) cuts his risk of adult-onset diabetes by as much as 30 percent. 
C) increases his risk of arthritis due to joint strain. 
D) increases his risk of asthma due to too much aerobic exercise. 
A) increases his life expectancy by about 50 percent. 
B) cuts his risk of adult-onset diabetes by as much as 30 percent. 
C) increases his risk of arthritis due to joint strain. 
D) increases his risk of asthma due to too much aerobic exercise.

Question 20

Nutritionists recommend that infants consume approximately 50 calories per day for each pound they weigh.How does this compare to an adult's requirement?

Accepted Answer

A) This is more than twice an adult's requirement per pound. 
B) This is half an adult's requirement per pound. 
C) This is one-third an adult's requirement per pound. 
D) This is the same as an adult's requirement per pound. 
A) This is more than twice an adult's requirement per pound. 
B) This is half an adult's requirement per pound. 
C) This is one-third an adult's requirement per pound. 
D) This is the same as an adult's requirement per pound.

MOST people with anorexia nervosa are from

Which of the following elements would be MOST important to include in a program aimed at adolescent drug use prevention?

For U.S.adolescents ranging from eighth through twelfth grades,alcohol use has _____ in recent years.

Approximately what percentage of children in the United States have no usual source of health care?

George's blood test reveals very low levels of acetylcholine.An MRI shows an abnormal amount of neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques in his brain.These results indicate that George may have

Compared to adolescents,emerging adults are more likely to

Some scientists believe that restricting calories increases longevity by lowering the body's level of

What are the percentages of osteoporosis cases that occur in females and males respectively in the United States?

Which age group is MOST likely to be binge drinkers?

Although aging people are often characterized as sickly,only _____ percent of U.S.adults aged 65 to 74 have a disability.

To be successful,dieters should do all of the following EXCEPT

Currently,there is an increased demand for home-care workers because of which of the following?

Research has shown that children are less likely to be obese in states

Alzheimer disease involves a deficiency in

Research indicates that the most effective weight-loss programs include

Levels of _____ in the blood increase faster in Alzheimer caregivers than in older adults who do not care for a critically ill spouse.

Men have a higher incidence of _ chronic conditions,whereas women have a higher incidence of _ chronic conditions.

Older adults who exercise regularly will likely enjoy which of the following benefits?

Marc,an older adult,has an exercise program that helps him burn over 2,000 calories..By doing this,he likely

Nutritionists recommend that infants consume approximately 50 calories per day for each pound they weigh.How does this compare to an adult's requirement?

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Physical Development and Biological Aging

Motor, sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development and Attachment

The Self, identity, and Personality

Gender and Sexuality

Moral Development,values,and Religion

Families, lifestyles, and Parenting

Peers and the Sociocultural World

Schools, achievement, and Work

Death, dying, and Grieving

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Exam 4: Health

MOST people with anorexia nervosa are from

Which of the following elements would be MOST important to include in a program aimed at adolescent drug use prevention?

For U.S.adolescents ranging from eighth through twelfth grades,alcohol use has _____ in recent years.

Approximately what percentage of children in the United States have no usual source of health care?

George's blood test reveals very low levels of acetylcholine.An MRI shows an abnormal amount of neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques in his brain.These results indicate that George may have

Compared to adolescents,emerging adults are more likely to

Some scientists believe that restricting calories increases longevity by lowering the body's level of

What are the percentages of osteoporosis cases that occur in females and males respectively in the United States?

Which age group is MOST likely to be binge drinkers?

Although aging people are often characterized as sickly,only _____ percent of U.S.adults aged 65 to 74 have a disability.

To be successful,dieters should do all of the following EXCEPT

Currently,there is an increased demand for home-care workers because of which of the following?

Research has shown that children are less likely to be obese in states

Alzheimer disease involves a deficiency in

Research indicates that the most effective weight-loss programs include

Levels of _____ in the blood increase faster in Alzheimer caregivers than in older adults who do not care for a critically ill spouse.

Men have a higher incidence of _____ chronic conditions,whereas women have a higher incidence of _____ chronic conditions.

Older adults who exercise regularly will likely enjoy which of the following benefits?

Marc,an older adult,has an exercise program that helps him burn over 2,000 calories..By doing this,he likely

Nutritionists recommend that infants consume approximately 50 calories per day for each pound they weigh.How does this compare to an adult's requirement?

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Physical Development and Biological Aging

Motor, sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development and Attachment

The Self, identity, and Personality

Gender and Sexuality

Moral Development,values,and Religion

Families, lifestyles, and Parenting

Peers and the Sociocultural World

Schools, achievement, and Work

Death, dying, and Grieving

Filters

Men have a higher incidence of _ chronic conditions,whereas women have a higher incidence of _ chronic conditions.