Health & Wellness
What term describes the overall state of physical, mental, and social well-being?
health or well-being
What is one common sign of clinical depression in adolescents?
Persistent sadness or loss of interest in usual activities.
What macronutrient is the primary source of energy for the body?
Carbohydrates are the primary energy source.
What is the active addictive substance in cigarettes?
Nicotine
What pathogen causes the flu?
Influenza
Name the model that recognizes multiple dimensions (physical, emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual) contributing to wellness.
Holistic wellness model or multi-dimensional wellness model
Name a healthy coping strategy for managing stress.
Exercise, deep breathing, talking with a trusted person, or journaling.
Give one example of a preventative behavior that reduces the risk of chronic disease.
Regular physical activity, healthy eating, avoiding tobacco, or routine health screenings.
Name one immediate physiological effect of alcohol consumption.
Impaired coordination, slowed reaction time, or lowered inhibitions.
What does "chronic disease" mean?
A disease that is long-lasting and persistent or recurrent over time.
What is the recommended amount of moderate aerobic physical activity per week for adolescents per general public health guidelines?
150 minutes per week
What does "resilience" mean in the context of mental health?
Resilience is the capacity to recover from setbacks, adapt to change, and keep going in the face of adversity.
Name one public health strategy used to reduce spread of infectious disease in a community.
Vaccination campaigns, hand hygiene promotion, contact tracing, or quarantine measures.
Give one reason why prescription drugs can be dangerous when misused.
Risk of overdose, dangerous interactions, or side effects when taken without medical supervision.
Name one common symptom of a cardiovascular event (heart attack).
Chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, or pain radiating to the arm or jaw.
Identify one valid method for evaluating the credibility of a health information source.
Check author credentials, publication date, citations, or peer-reviewed status
Provide one example of how sleep affects emotional regulation.
Poor sleep increases irritability and reduces ability to manage emotions.
What is the role of vaccinations in herd immunity in one sentence?
Reduce the number of susceptible hosts, lowering transmission and protecting those who cannot be vaccinated.
What does "secondhand smoke" refer to?
Smoke inhaled by people near someone who is smoking.
Provide one example of a behavior that lowers risk for Type 2 diabetes.
Maintain a healthy weight through balanced diet and regular physical activity.
Define "health literacy" in one sentence.
Health literacy is the ability to obtain, understand, and use health information to make informed decisions
Explain in one sentence what cognitive distortions are.
Inaccurate or biased ways of thinking that reinforce negative emotions and behaviors.
State one long-term health consequence of sustained poor nutrition.
Long-term poor nutrition can lead to obesity, heart disease, nutrient deficiencies, or impaired growth and development.
Explain in one sentence why combining substances (polydrug use) increases risk.
Combining substances can cause unpredictable interactions that amplify toxicity and increase risk of overdose.
Explain the difference between incidence and prevalence in one sentence.
Incidence measures new cases over a time period, while prevalence measures all existing cases at a point in time.