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Respect yourself, others, and authority
100

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


100

Which description shows the best balance of physical, social, and mental/emotional health?

A. April has low self-esteem and is working on making more friends.
B. Barbara plays hockey, eats well, and has frequent conflicts with her teammates.
C. Marta has a large circle of friends and eats primarily junk food and chocolate.
D. Terrence exercises for 30 minutes a day, eats well, and enjoys new challenges.


D. 

Terrence exercises for 30 minutes a day, eats well, and enjoys new challenges.

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.


200

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

300

Ron has a family history of high blood pressure. He has studied the causes, signs, and possible outcomes of the disease. What kind of strategy has he used to improve his health?

A. He has found immediate and cumulative risks.
B. He has set long-term and short-term goals.
C. He has incorporated risk reduction into his life.
D. He has increased his knowledge.


D. 

He has increased his knowledge.

300

Claire lost weight with the support and encouragement of her friends. They helped her stick to a healthy diet and inspired her to engage in physical exercise every day. Identify the factor that helped her lose weight.

A. culture
B. heredity
C. physical environment
D. social environment


D. 

social environment

400

Which description best defines 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


400

Which list describes the aspects of health that should be in balance to achieve total wellness?

A. nutritional, physical, and mental
B. physical, social, and emotional
C. intellectual, short-term, and long-term
D. cultural, technological, and analytical


B. physical, social, and emotional


500

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 one of the following people has the most direct and most cost-effective opportunity to avoid developing disease or injury?

A. Cathy is addicted to cigarettes.
B. Juan is depressed because of a recent death in the family.
C. Meryl has diabetes just as her mother did.
D. Paul lives and works in a city with poor air quality.


A. 

Cathy is addicted to cigarettes.