Unit 1: Personal Health, Nutrition & Fitness Review

Your Lifestyle & Your Health

100

Which description defines overall Health:

A. being physically fit, eating a good diet, and not having any major diseases

B. being in the middle, rather than at either extreme, of the health continuum

C. maintaining a balance of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being

D. eating well, having friends, liking yourself, and living for a long time

C. 

maintaining a balance of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being

200

Which description indicates a problem with the social aspect of health?

A. Alex is the captain of the soccer team and is very popular. He's a very picky eater, especially about vegetables.

B. Barbara exercises regularly and eats nutritious food. She is very shy and keeps to herself all the time.

C. Ross enjoys rock-climbing adventures with his four best friends. He enjoys junk food in moderation.

D. Laney loves to spend the afternoon at the burger joint next to school with her friends. She dislikes exercise.

B. 

Barbara exercises regularly and eats nutritious food. She is very shy and keeps to herself all the time.

300

Which list includes only lifestyle factors that people can change to improve their health?

A. having many friends, parents with heart diseases, sleeping 8 to 10 hours a night

B. a family history of diabetes, lack of energy, thinking critically about health risks

C. knowledge of common risk factors, level of physical activity, ways of reacting to conflict

D. ways of interacting with others, changing the images in the media, resisting pressure from peers

C. 

knowledge of common risk factors, level of physical activity, ways of reacting to conflict

400

Which of the following aspects of Jason's life best indicate that he has good mental health?

A. He exercises for 30 minutes a day.

B. He enjoys spending time with friends.

C. He sleeps for 8 to 10 hours every night.

D. He handles challenges with a positive attitude.

D. 

He handles challenges with a positive attitude.

500

Which of the following risk factors can have an immediate impact on a person's health?

A. eating too much junk food

B. not exercising for at least 30 minutes a day

C. not wearing a seat belt while driving

D. smoking one cigarette

C. 

not wearing a seat belt while driving

Your role in maintaining your health

100

Which health factor is outside your individual control?

A. using proper safety equipment such as helmets

B. having a safe or clean living environment

C. having a support structure of people you can count on for advice

B. 

having a safe or clean living environment

200

Which of the following health-related problems can best be solved by community action?

A. There has been a sudden increase in the crime rate in Hannah's neighborhood, and she feels unsafe.

B. Peter recently started smoking because all his friends were doing it, and he's starting to regret it.

C. Rebecca will be travelling abroad and needs to find out where to get the required immunizations.

A. 

There has been a sudden increase in the crime rate in Hannah's neighborhood, and she feels unsafe.

300

Andy has been feeling depressed for the last three months. He cannot find an obvious reason for it. What should he do?

A. He should accept that he may be a sad person; some things you just can't change.

B. He should look for areas in his life that he is dissatisfied with and speak to a counselor.

C. He should change his current lifestyle because clearly that is causing his depression.

B. 

He should look for areas in his life that he is dissatisfied with and speak to a counselor.

400

You are at the supermarket. Which strategy is best for choosing a brand of cereal to buy?

A. check the information in the ads

B. determine which brand is the cheapest

C. read the nutrition facts label

C. 

read the nutrition facts label

500

Which is true about mental and emotional health?

A. Suppressing strong emotions is a good way to deal with them.

B. Impulsively giving in to emotions makes you more vibrant and sociable.

C. Engaging in creative tasks relieves stress and keeps you emotionally healthy.

C. 

Engaging in creative tasks relieves stress and keeps you emotionally healthy.

Guidelines for a healthy diet

100

Monica likes chicken. Help her plan her diet by identifying the daily serving size for the food group that includes chicken.

A. 1 ounce

B. 2 to 3 ounces

C. 5 to 6 ounces

D. 10 to 12 ounces

Monica likes chicken. Help her plan her diet by identifying the daily serving size for the food group that includes chicken.

A. 1 ounce

B. 2 to 3 ounces

C. 5 to 6 ounces

D. 10 to 12 ounces

C. 

5 to 6 ounces

200

Ray should consume 2,000 calories every day. He consumes 1,735 calories to get essential nutrients. What is Ray's discretionary calorie allowance?

A. 115 calories

B. 265 calories

C. 1,735 calories

D. 2,000 calories

B. 

  (2,000 - 1,735) = 265 calories

300

Which item belongs to one of the five food groups in the USDA's MyPlate Food Guidance System?

A. oatmeal cookie

B. milk

C. olive oil

D. salt

B. 

milk

400

Ron wants to make fish for dinner. Which is the healthiest way for him cook the fish?

A. fried

B. baked in cream sauce

C. grilled

D. sauteed in oil

C. 

grilled

500

Sally goes jogging every morning. She also enjoys playing tennis and baseball. Identify the lifestyle that Sally maintains.

A. sedentary lifestyle

B. moderately active lifestyle

C. active lifestyle

D. inactive lifestyle

C. 

active lifestyle

Dietary Guidelines and Nutritional Facts

100

According to the food plate, which of these foods should make up the smallest part of your diet?

A. grains and cereals

B. milk and meats

C. fruits and vegetables

D. fats and oils

D. 

fats and oils

200

Which is the primary nutrient we get from fruits and vegetables?

A. fats

B. proteins

C. vitamins

C. 

vitamins

300

According to the food plate, grains should make up the largest portion of our diet. Grains are rich in which nutrient?

A. carbohydrates

B. fats

C. proteins

D. vitamins

A.

 carbohydrates

400

Sheila is moderately active and loves sweet foods. Which is the best practice for her to adopt?

A. ban sugars completely and decrease activity levels

B. eat only fruits and cut out all activity

C. have desserts in small portions and increase activity level

C. 

have desserts in small portions and increase activity level

500

What kind of information does the Nutrition Facts label give about requirements for essential nutrients?

A. the number of calories from vitamins and minerals

B. the number of servings needed for a nutritious daily diet

C. the percent of various nutrients in one serving

C. 

the percent of various nutrients in one serving

Nutrition & Chronic Diseases

100

Sandra has a family history of osteoporosis. Her doctor advises her to eat foods rich in calcium. Which foods should she add to her diet?

A. fruits, especially grapes and berries

B. 

unsaturated fats like olive and soybean oil

C. beet greens, broccoli, and cheese

C. 

beet greens, broccoli, and cheese

200

Which statement best explains the relationship between diet and osteoporosis?

A. Protein and iron build strong and flexible bones. A diet lacking these nutrients can lead to osteoporosis.

B. Cholesterol blocks calcium from reaching bone cells. A diet high in cholesterol can lead to osteoporosis.

C. Calcium and phosphorus build strong and flexible bones. A diet lacking these nutrients can lead to osteoporosis.

C.

Calcium and phosphorus build strong and flexible bones. A diet lacking these nutrients can lead to osteoporosis.

300

Which kind of tumor grows slowly and is surrounded by membranes that prevent it from spreading from the original site?

A. benign

B. metastasis

C. malignant

A. 

benign

400

Which choice is best for lowering the amount of saturated fat in your diet?

A. replace processed grains with whole grains

B. replace beef or pork with leaner meats

C. replace sodas with fresh fruit juices

B. 

replace beef or pork with leaner meats

500

How does diet affect diabetes?

A. Calcium helps maintain blood sugar level, and a diet low in calcium contributes to diabetes.

B. A diet high in sugar and fat can lead to obesity, and obesity contributes to diabetes.

C. Cholesterol prevents maintenance of blood sugar level, and a diet high in cholesterol contributes to diabetes.

B.

A diet high in sugar and fat can lead to obesity, and obesity contributes to diabetes.