Wellness Health And Wellness 4

Question 1

What is the term for the minimum calories your body needs at rest to maintain basic functions?

Accepted Answer

Basal Metabolic Rate

Answer

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the number of calories the body burns at complete rest to sustain vital functions like breathing and circulation.

Question 2

Which component of fitness refers to the ability of muscles to exert force repeatedly over time?

Accepted Answer

Muscular endurance

Answer

Muscular endurance is the capacity of a muscle group to perform repeated contractions over time without fatigue.

Question 3

High levels of LDL cholesterol are associated with increased risk of which condition?

Accepted Answer

Atherosclerosis

Answer

LDL ('bad') cholesterol contributes to plaque buildup in artery walls, leading to atherosclerosis and increased risk of heart attack and stroke.

Question 4

Which practice has been scientifically shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression?

Accepted Answer

Regular physical exercise

Answer

Regular physical exercise boosts endorphins, serotonin, and BDNF, which are shown to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms.

Question 5

What is 'food insecurity' in the context of community health?

Accepted Answer

Lack of consistent access to adequate nutritious food

Answer

Food insecurity is defined as limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods, or limited ability to acquire them.

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