What is life expectancy?
A - the ability to find enjoyment in life
B- the only factor used to evaluate health
C - the average age in a population
D - the number of years a person is likely to live
D - the number of years a person is likely to live
A person's cultute is a part of his or her___
C - social environment
What does the term prevention mean?
A - increasing years of healthy life
B - eliminating differences in health
C - being productive at school and work
D - acting to avoid negative health outcomes
D - acting to avoid negative health outcomes
Which is a consumable product?
A - soap
B - helmet
C - bicycle
D - CD player
A - soap
All the traits that are passed biologically from parent to child
C - heredity
The degree of overall satisfaction a person gets from life is called...
People are more likely to take advantage of available healthcare if____
What is an example of gaining awareness about a health problem?
A - having your blood pressure measured during a medical checkup
B - reading about the effects of high blood pressure
C - taking medicine to lower blood pressure
D - communicating the dangers of high blood pressure
A - having your blood pressure measured during a medical checkup
An example of a service is a...
A - haircut
B - new pair of shoes
C - battery-powered radio
D - reconditioned video game
A - haircut
All the physical and social conditions that surround a person
B - environment
Which aspect of health refers to how you react to events in your life?
A - emotional health
If you are tired because you stay up late watching TV, the factor having a negative influence on your health is_________
C - behaviors
Figuring out why you choose to eat certain foods is an example of....
A - accessing information
B - analyzing information
C - making decisions
D - communicating
B - analyzing information
To evaluate health information, you need to consider
A - safety
B - the source
C - the warranty
D - consumer testing
B - the source
Forms of communication that provide news and entertainment
A - media
A trait associated with good social health is the ability to...
B - get along well with others
You cannot control health risks that result from_____
B - heredity
In the DECIDE process, the letter I stands for Identify your...
A - values
B - results
C - actions
D - decisions
A - values
Which is a consumer right?
A - right to information
B - right to a lower price
C - right to pay sales tax
D - right to free shipping
A - right to information
Behavior that is repeated so often that it becomes automatic
A person at the midpoint of the health continuum is...
C - neither ill nor well
D - unable move on the continuum
C - neither ill nor well
One way to evaluate health risks is to_______
C - consider consequences
How is communication generally used in advocacy?
A - to gather and understand health information
B - to make a plan for breaking an unhealthy habit
C - to practice new behaviors until they become habits
D - to influence others in making positive health decisions
D - to influence others in making positive health decisions
What is the message of the bandwagon approach to advertising?
A - the product is more effective than others
B - the product is safest for you and your family
C - the product gives you more for your money
D - everyone is using the product and you should too
D - everyone is using the product and you should too
Action or condition that increases the chances of illness or injury