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100
True Or False: Chocolate Can Cause Acne.
False While chocolate, pizza, greasy foods and dairy products have all been pointed to as triggers for skin problems, experts have never found a link between diet and acne. It’s important to eat a healthy diet for your good overall health, but because acne is caused by the skin producing too much sebum, which leads to plugged pores, splurging on a slice of pepperoni, eating a candy bar, and indulging in dairy won’t cause the breakout.
100
if you do both weight training and cardio in the same session, which should come first? ( weight training or cardio) 
Weight training. A light cardio warm-up is acceptable.
100
The only way to lose weight is to cut calories drastically? ( true or false )
False. When you deprive yourself of calories and fat, the food you eat is more likely to lead to weight gain. A better idea would be to listen to your body: if you're hungry, eat. If you reduce your intake to less than 1,000 calories per day, your body will react as though it is starving: it will slow its metabolism in order to conserve calories, and you may not lose any weight.
100
Running one mile burns approximately how many calories? a: 100 b: 200 c: 300 d: 400
Running or walking one mile is equivalent to approximately 100 calories. The speed does not matter.
100
Working out aids in memory retention and getting sick less. (true or false)
TRUE
200
Strawberries are berries. (true or false)
FALSE
200
When you have to have fast food, what's your least offensive option? A: Salad with low-fat dressing B: No-bun burger C: Baked potato with sour cream D: Grilled chicken BBQ sandwich
A: Salad with low-fat dressing But it's important to go easy on the cheese, croutons, and bacon bits as well as fatty dressings like ranch and creamy Italian.
200
For optimal fat burning, immediately prior to long & slow cardio training session, you should eat? A: nothing B: simple carbs C: complex carbs D: protein E: protein & simple carbs
Nothing-- its best to workout cardio for optimal fat loss when your glycogen levels are low and exhausted.
200
How many excess calories must you burn in order to lose a pound of fat? a: 500 b: 2000 c: 3500 d: 5000
c: 3500
200
About ____% of Americans eat more sodium than is recommended for a healthy diet A. 85 B. 75 C. 60 D. 90
D. 90
300
In one day, some ______ children and teenagers take up smoking. A. 2000 B. 1500 C. 4000 D. 6000
C. 4000
300
Which of the following is a good snack immediately before exercise (15-30 min pre-exercise)? A: Whole Wheat Toast B: Orange C: Grilled Chicken D: Broccoli
B-fruits are good immediately before exercise because of the simple sugars. Whole grains are not recommended prior to exercise because they are difficult to digest.
300
Drinking eight to 12 glasses of water a day will help you lose weight. ( true or false )
true! Water is a secret weapon in the war against extra pounds. It helps keep you feeling full, encouraging you to eat less, and it also helps with digestion and assimilation of nutrients so that you aren't chronically hungry.
300
Which component of physical fitness is most important to improving fitness? a: Workout time b: Workout intensity c: Number of repetitions d: Resting time between exercises
B-intensity is most important to consider in a workout. All the other factos are important, but ultimately, an intensity of 60-80% should be achieved in order to be considered a good workout.
300
How much moderate physical activity (i.e. jogging or brisk walking) is recommended to make positive changes? a: 30 minutes, 3 days per week b: 30 minutes, 5 days per week c: 60 minutes, 3 days per week d: 60 minutes, 5 days per week
B- 30 min, 5x/wk is needed to make changes, 30 min, 3x/week is needed to maintain the current physical state
400
True Or False: Turning Up The Radio, Rolling Down The Window, And Turning On The Air Conditioner Are Effective Ways To Stay Awake When Driving.
False These "aids" are ineffective and can be dangerous to the person who is driving while feeling drowsy or sleepy. If you’re feeling tired while driving, the best thing to do is to pull off the road in a safe rest area and take a nap for 15-45 minutes. Caffeinated beverages can help overcome drowsiness for a short period of time only. However, it takes about 30 minutes before the effects are felt. The best prevention for drowsy driving is a good night's sleep the night before your trip.
400
Strength training can help you lose weight by changing your metabolic rate. (true or false)
True. Strength training can help you lose weight by changing your metabolic rate. Some claim that by building muscle and trimming fat, strength training boosts your resting metabolic rate, helping you burn more calories just sitting still. 
400
Muscle weighs more than fat (True or false)
False! A pound is a pound regardless of whether the pound is fat or muscle. the truth about muscle is that it's denser than fat and takes up a smaller amount of space in the body. In fact, scientists estimate that 1 pound of muscle occupies about 22% less space than 1 pound of fat!
400
The most important facet of exercise in improving health is: a: Consistency 
b: Type of exercise c: Amount of exercise
a: Consistency
400
Lemons: (select the best response) A. Contain your daily dose of vitamin C B. Cleanse the liver C. Boost immunity D. All of the above
d: all the above!
500
What is your “metabolism"? a: the rate it takes you to burn calories b:the rate at which you eat or drink calories c:the processes your body uses to convert or use energy d: none of the above
c: The processes your body uses to convert or use energy
500
Holiday plates piled high with gravy, mashed potatoes, and pie are not exactly good for you. How can you minimize the negative health impact of a fatty meal?” A. Fast for the rest of the night B. Walk for 45 minutes after the meal C. Wake up 30 minutes earlier the next day D. Do nothing; one meal won’t hurt you
B. Walk for 45 minutes after the meal
500
True or False: Exercisers could enhance their own performance by about 15% if they listen to music whilst working out.
True! By listening to music, you are following an effective dissociation strategy, decreasing perception of fatigue and effort by 12 %. Dancing will make moving in time with music into less of a chore and more of a party. Sometimes, dancing is the best exercise.
500
Active people need extra protein or protein supplements to build muscles. (true or false)
False Muscles develop from training and exercise. Extra servings of protein in foods or protein supplements do not assist in muscle development
500
One in three Americans will develop diabetes as an adult. What’s the most important thing you can do to lower your risk? A. Exercise B. Maintain a healthy weight C. Get enough sleep D. Eat a low-calorie diet
B: Maintain a healthy weight