24. Bulimia is a condition described by which of the following?
self-imposed starvation
a binge-purge regime to control weight
a metabolic disorder in which the victim cannot break down food
intake of excessive vitamins and minerals

25. What are the effects of exercise on the bones?
It increases calcium deposits in the bones.
It weakens the muscles that support the bones.
It increases the risk of arthritis in the joints.
It makes bones brittle, weak, and subject to fracture.

26. What is the recommendation by the New Food Guide Pyramid for the amount of physical activity a teenager should get weekly?
be physically active one to two times a week for 45 to 60 minutes
be physically active four times a week for 15 minutes each
be physically active every day or most days for 60 minutes
be physically active seven days a week for 90 minutes

27. What is your appetite?
desire for food
physical need for food
illness caused by the lack of nutrients
basal metabolic rate

28. If an athlete experiences low blood pressure, thirst, dry skin, and mental confusion, what nutrient may be lacking?
protein
carbohydrates
fats
water

29. Which of the following is a long-term benefit of aerobic exercise?
decreased energy expenditure
decreased levels of stress
increased heart rate
increased blood pressure

30. What effect does exercise have on a person?
It decreases the amount of oxygen needed by the blood.
It decreases the heart size, increasing the strength of the contractions.
It decreases the heart output and work the heart muscle must do.
It decreases the amount of cholesterol/fat in the blood vessels.

31. Which of the following activities provides the greatest aerobic benefits?
baseball
golf
swimming
tennis

32. Sue Jane tries to do thirteen sit-ups and then cannot do any more. What component of Sue Jane’s fitness needs to be improved?
body composition
flexibility
strength
endurance

33. Robert tries to reach behind his back and finds out that he can’t do it. What component of Robert’s fitness needs to be improved?
body composition
flexibility
strength
endurance

34. What disorder is associated with self-imposed starvation and an obsession with thinness?
obesity
anorexia nervosa
bulimia nervosa
binge eating

35. Brendan wants to improve the health of his heart. What type of exercise would you recommend to him?
flexibility
strength
anaerobic exercise
cardiovascular endurance

36. What Body Mass Index range is normal?
13-19
20-27
28-35
36-45

37. Andrea has been feeling very tired and she looks pale. What mineral should she take to increase the number of red blood cells her body produces as well as her oxygen-carrying capacity?
fluoride
calcium
potassium
iron

38. Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of anorexia nervosa?
loss of menstrual cycles or periods
low blood pressure
increased sore throats and tooth decay
increased dry, scaly, cold skin

39. In America, what is the MOST significant factor which unconsciously encourages eating disorders?
The availability and low cost of food
The current trend of physical fitness and health
The emphasis on being thin and social acceptance
The advertisements for organic foods and products

40. What type of body tissue burns the most calories, even when the person is sleeping?
bone
fat
nervous tissue
muscle

41. What seems to be a major cause of eating disorders?
low self-esteem
excellent organizational skills
good family relationships
a positive outlook on life

42. Which disorder is characterized by a craving to eat non-foods due to a mineral deficiency?
pica
obesity
bulimia nervosa
anorexia nervosa

43. Which disorder is related to OCD and causes a person to be overly concerned with a body defect?
binge eating
obesity
body dysmorphic disorder
anorexia nervosa

44. Which of the following is a complication of bulimia nervosa?
tooth decay
growth of lanugo
loss of menstrual periods
osteoporosis

The Louisiana purchase negatively effects our economy in a very bad way, and we probably send more there in welfare and social programs than those states earn in Gross Domestic Product.

If we really need to we can turn elsewhere to find states to raise our obesity, crime, and poverty rates.

http://www.athealth.com/consumer/newslet…

http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/foodnu…

http://www.usda.gov/cnpp/seminars/obesit…

http://www.nih.gov/news/wordonhealth/jun…

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/childho…

It’s a meaner world out there folks. Everywhere you turn there are people who choose to be hateful in deed and word for just about any reason you can think of. There is the obvious and not so subtle racism, class prejudice, ageism, and political polarization, just to name a few.

That’s not to say that there are not exceptions to every rule but so many people have adopted political correctness to such a degree that humans have found much more subtle ways of showing their hatreds.

Some of these behaviors have gone underground only to emerge in our institutions, businesses and social strata. Sure it’s always been there but now it appears that its effects are more noticeable and very, effectively dehumanizing to those on the receiving end of the many prejudices and bigotry being voiced concerning those of us who are not a size 5.

Obese, heavy, overweight people are REALLY catching hell. People assume that when they see an overweight or obese person that they must be lazy, unproductive; lacking the will to take better care of them selves. I am sure that a small percentage of people in the USA fit that bill, however, you may be surprised that most of them do not.

There are many reasons for obesity. The bottom line though is that people who are obese or become obese have bodies that literally no longer work the way they are supposed to.

Here are a few medical and non-medical reasons people become obese:

Processed Foods: White-flour-based anything, sugar, coffee, booze and high sodium content (all of which usually make up processed food) is the enemy of the human body. It doesn’t know what to do with it but glean what little nutrients it can, store the majority and dump the rest.

Hypothyroidism: Since the thyroid controls the basic workings of the human metabolism, if it is too low, then it cannot convert many food calories into a usable source and that inability will cause weight gain despite healthy eating practices. When the thyroid goes wacko on the low end you WILL get fat. If it goes wacko on the high end, you can lose weight exponentially and have as many medical problems as an obese person.

Cushing’s Disease/Syndrome (Cushing’s disease has always been considered a dog or horse problem, hmmm go figure): This disease is “reportedly” prevalent in only 10% of each million people if you want to believe what the CDC, FDA and AMA bother to report. Cushing’s occurs because the body producing too much Cortisol. Cortisol controls regulation of blood pressure and the immune system, and keeps insulin levels in the body stable. In Cushing’s Disease, it is assumed that only a tumor on the pituitary gland is responsible for the production of excess Cortisol. However, a few other doctors disagree and have found that Cushing’s Syndrome can also be caused by food dependency and steroid- based products such as Prednisone; especially if they have been taken for long periods of time.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: is a hormonal disorder in women. Most women would not know to ask their doctors to have them tested for this disease because the medical community considers it rare. I dare say it may be the norm today with the amount of hormones coming through our food products for many years.

Oral Contraceptives: Progestins and other steroid based drugs for cancer often throw the thyroid out of balance and injure the Hypothalamus, which usually results in weight gain.

Anti-Psychotic and Anti-Depressants: Taken even a short time, depending on the health of the thyroid or hypothalamus, will cause either weight gain or weight loss. The majority is weight gain especially in those taking these drugs for many years. I am doing research now as to how many people taking these drugs have had their thyroid effected, treated ,or removed.

Insulin and Insulin-Stimulating Drugs: These drugs are used to treat diabetes almost always leads to weight gain. Talking about a conflict of interest when it comes to a person already overweight from diabetes and deeply disturbing for those with type 2 diabetes

[ Reviewed By: Harvey Simon, MD, Editor-in-Chief, Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; ]

Doctors, pharmaceutical companies, the diet industry, and exercise businesses have a vested interest in keeping as many people obese as possible. Money.
I mean do you know how much a lap-band and stomach stapling costs? In some instances Medicare will pay for these surgeries before they pay for the many tests available to diagnose any one of the above stated problems.

Instead, millions are spent on denigrating people who find themselves obese and have no clue why. Billions are spent on gyms, get-thin drugs, exercise tapes and books, special foods, diet clubs, plastic surgeons and equipment, by people desperate to reclaim active, healthier lives and avoid the worse part…social stigma.
People are openly mea