Deck 1: Introduction to Health, Wellness, and Fitness

Question 1

The six dimensions of wellness include

A)physical,emotional,intellectual,financial,occupational,and spiritual.
B)emotional,mental,intellectual,spiritual,psychological,and financial.
C)intellectual,social,spiritual,environmental,emotional,and physical.
D)social,intellectual,physical,emotional,financial,and spiritual.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Critical thinking skills for health and wellness can include

A)diagnosing illnesses on the Web.
B)following the doctor's orders.
C)reading food and drug labels.
D)following the guidelines of the latest research study.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The leading cause of death for Americans is

A)cancer.
B)stroke.
C)unintentional injuries (accidents).
D)heart disease.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The leading cause of death for young adults is

A)cancer.
B)stroke.
C)unintentional injuries (accidents).
D)heart disease.

Question 5

Coping strategies to deal with stress include

A)cutting back on sleep.
B)exercise and relaxation techniques.
C)alcohol and tobacco.
D)overeating.

Question 6

A noncommunicable disease can also be called

A)a communicable disease.
B)a chronic disease.
C)an infectious disease.
D)an environmental disease.

Question 7

Chronic diseases include

A)diabetes.
B)HIV.
C)hepatitis.
D)influenza.

Question 8

Critical thinking skills for health and wellness can assist you in

A)diagnosing illnesses on the Web.
B)following the doctor's orders.
C)reading food and drug labels.
D)following the guidelines of the latest research study.

Question 9

Which of the following is a benefit of being physically active?

A)lowering self-esteem and mood
B)increasing anxiety and stress
C)sleeping better
D)living a more sedentary lifestyle

Question 10

In terms of factors that influence wellness,how would you classify laws that mandate child safety seats in vehicles?

A)social and economic factor
B)environmental factor
C)access to health care
D)public policies and intervention

Question 11

Preventing motor vehicle accidents includes all of the following EXCEPT

A)tailgating.
B)decreasing speed.
C)wearing seatbelts.
D)using turn signals when changing lanes.

Question 12

The WHO definition of health is

A)a state of complete physical,mental,and social well-being,and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
B)a state of being sound and whole,generally in reference to the body.
C)a condition with multiple dimensions that falls on a continuum from negative health,characterized by illness and premature death,to positive health.
D)the absence of illness or injury.

Question 13

One risk factor that can be changed is

A)age.
B)excess body weight.
C)height.
D)genes.

Question 14

Environmental wellness can include

A)living with high pollution levels.
B)recycling and disposing of hazardous waste properly.
C)getting plenty of sun.
D)driving more.

Question 15

Another name for a communicable disease is

A)heart disease.
B)infectious disease.
C)cancer.
D)risk factor.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a task of self-care?

A)visiting the dentist and doctor
B)washing your hands frequently
C)eating healthy foods
D)understanding the results of medical studies

Question 17

The leading cause of preventable death in the United States is

A)alcohol.
B)drug use.
C)tobacco.
D)obesity.

Question 18

Elements of a healthy diet include

A)eating more sugary foods and drinks.
B)eating more fruits,vegetables,and whole grains.
C)increasing overall energy intake with decreasing physical activity level.
D)restricting the foods you eat.

Question 19

Obesity does NOT contribute to which of the following health conditions?

A)cancer
B)heart disease
C)diabetes
D)HIV

Question 20

Which of the following can help people assess their risk for a particular disease?

A)learning their family history
B)eating right
C)talking to friends
D)exercising

Question 21

Health and wellness have the same meaning.

Question 22

A chronic disease develops from a specific risk factor.

Question 23

Eliminating distractions while driving is a preventive safety practice.

Question 24

Another name for a communicable disease is an infectious disease.

Question 25

In the developing world,people are more likely to die from diseases associated with abundance.

Question 26

Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for Americans between the age of 5 and 24.

Question 27

On any given day,driving is probably the safest activity that most of us participate in.

Question 28

The most common source of radiation exposure is X-rays.

Question 29

Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death.

Question 30

Disparities in health care in the United States can be attributed to several factors,including

A)easy access to quality health care.
B)lack of health insurance.
C)an influx of health care services.
D)health promotion campaigns.

Question 31

Factors that influence wellness are

A)highly dependent on family history.
B)highly dependent on physical hazards.
C)dependent on a mix of biological,behavioral,and cultural factors.
D)highly dependent on gender.

Question 32

People with chronic diseases must often adapt their lives to accommodate the symptoms and effects of the disease.

Question 33

Having a high level of intellectual wellness can help you navigate the health care system.

Question 34

Explain the ways in which obesity contributes to reduced life expectancy.

Question 35

A communicable disease can be contracted from another individual.

Question 36

Smoking kills thousands of nonsmokers every year.

Question 37

Noncommunicable diseases are caused by pathogens.

Question 38

Your body is designed to function best when it's active-and being busy is not the same thing as being active.

Question 39

Genes are the primary factor in determining your disease risk and overall health status.

Question 40

In the developed world,people are more likely to die from diseases associated with a shortage of necessities and basic public health measures.

Question 41

The satisfaction,fulfillment,and enrichment you obtain through work is the definition of ________ wellness.

Question 42

In general,women have a longer ________ because they are expected to live longer than men.

Question 43

Planned,structured,repetitive body movements specifically designed to develop physical fitness is known as ________.

Question 44

Describe two common health issues of college students.How do these health issues affect overall wellness?

Question 45

Select two risk factors from the following list,and compare and contrast their influence on the overall health of young adults: violence,depression,accidents,assault.

Question 46

Because it touches on issues or beliefs that some people prefer to keep private or others feel compelled to share,________ wellness is the most controversial part of wellness models.

Question 47

Discuss two risky behaviors to avoid in order to decrease the risk of injury or illness.