MAKING CONSUMER CHOICES
Choose the letter of the best answer for questions 1-14.
Use what you learned throughout the chapter to answer the final question.
1. Using false advertising to sell worthless products is
a. quackery.
b. fitness-related.
c. a rare occurrence.
d. consumerism.
2. Which of the following is NOT a sign of potential quackery?
a. an expert with high-quality, accurate credentials
b. ads that discredit well-known or established organizations
c. a promise of immediate results
d. products advertised as “brand new in the United States”
3. The expert most qualified to tell you about diet, food, and nutrition is a
a. physical educator.
b. registered dietitian.
c. nutritionist.
d. registered nurse.
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presents activities appropriate for beginners, intermediates, or advanced
13. An example of a reliable consumer protection agency is
a. American Sales Associates Group.
b. Nike.
c. Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
d. Nutritionists Anonymous.
14. If you decide to join a health club, you should
a. choose a club that advertises on TV.
b. choose a facility with fitness experts.
c. save money by signing a contract immediately.
d. choose a club endorsed by a famous person.
15. List three guidelines you can use to evaluate printed materials about health and fitness.
1. ____1. A person like PE teacher. 2. Recommended exercises should be safe and effective.
3. Information about using, overloading, and other exercise physiology rules.
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From Fitness for Life Teacher Resources and Materials, Fifth Edition by Karen McConnell, Charles B. Corbin, and Darren Dale, 2005, Champaign, IL: Human