6th Grade Health Multiple Choice
1. Randy has started attending a new school. He is invited to a party where people will be
bringing beer and marijuana. What is the MOST responsible choice for Randy to make in this
situation?
A. Invite his friends from his old school to the party
B. Stay away from the party
C. Go to the party if his new friends are going
D. Avoid the alcohol and drugs at the party
2. Drinking a lot of alcohol within a few hours is called -A. social drinking
B. binge drinking
C. addictive drinking
D. impact drinking
3. How are a glass of wine, a can of beer, and a shot of whiskey similar?
A. They all cause hallucinations.
B. They are all stimulants.
C. They are all narcotics.
D. They all contain the same amount of alcohol.
4. Which information is included on the "Nutrition Facts" panel of a food label?
A. How much fat is in the food
B. How much of every ingredient is in the food
C. Why the food is good for you
D. What the government thinks of the food
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5. Donnel eats a serving of this cereal with skim milk for breakfast each morning. This cereal is
good to include in his diet because it -A. is a good source of fiber
B. is a good source of sodium
C. does not contain sugar
D. does not contain fat
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6. People gain weight when they take in more calories than their bodies use through activity.
This situation occurs MAINLY because -A. extra calories cause the body to retain water
B. all calories turn into fat in the body
C. exercising and other physical activities cause people to eat too much
D. the body stores the extra calories as fat
7. Which of these is NOT a healthy nutrition habit?
A. Eating one large meal a day
B. Consuming a small percentage of daily calories from fat
C. Drinking several glasses of water each day
D. Eating foods from each food group
8. Which of these foods would be an example of a carbohydrate?
A. Milk products
B. Nuts and dry beans
C. Red meat
D. Whole grain breads
9. High levels of sodium in the diet have been linked MAINLY to -A. cancer
B. lung disease
C. diabetes
D. high blood pressure
10. Which statement BEST explains how smoking tobacco harms the human body?
A. Tobacco smoke allows the body to absorb ultraviolet rays.
B. Tobacco smoke lowers the body's blood pressure.
C. The chemicals in tobacco increase the amount of iron in the body.
D. The chemicals in tobacco make the heart and lungs work harder.
11. Which of these statements about chewing (smokeless) tobacco is true?
A. It is safer than smoking tobacco.
B. It is not addictive because the user does not inhale nicotine into the lungs.
C. It increases the risk of mouth and throat cancer more than smoking tobacco.
D. It is a good substitute for people who like tobacco but don't want the nicotine.
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12. Jewel is thinking about starting smoking. Which of these questions is MOST important for
her to answer before making a decision to smoke or not?
A. Is smoking harmful to others and the environment?
B. Why do so many people smoke?
C. Do the benefits of smoking outweigh the harmful effects?
D. Is smoking allowed in public places?
13. Cigarette advertising often shows young, healthy people having fun in beautiful places.
Which of these statements does NOT represent the messages implied in these ads?
A. People can enjoy life more by smoking with their friends.
B. The people in these ads made their decisions about smoking based on scientific facts.
C. The people in these ads look healthy, so tobacco smoking cannot be harmful.
D. If you smoke, other people will see you as attractive and fun to be with.
14. Trina, who is a good student, has been smoking marijuana almost daily. Her teachers and
classmates have noticed that her behavior has changed. Which behavior might the teachers
and classmates notice in Trina?
A. Trina has difficulty thinking, remembering, and grasping new concepts.
B. Trina is more talkative and producing better class work.
C. Trina is more focused and actively involved in the lessons presented to the class.
D. Trina is less talkative, but remembers everything.
15. In the hall between classes, Wanda runs by Sandra and knocks her books out of her hands.
Of the following, the best thing Sandra can do in this situation is:
A. assume it was unintentional and forget about it.
B. make things even by knocking Wanda's books out of her hands.
C. pick up her books and yell at Wanda.
D. leave her books on the floor and chase Wanda down the hall.
16. Safety glasses are recommended as protective equipment for which of the following
activities?
A. Jogging
B. Skateboarding
C. Racquet ball
D. In-line skating
17. Caleb has several yard jobs after school. One of his clients has a large tree that drops leaves
on the sidewalk. The client suggests that Caleb use the leaf blower to clear the leaves. Caleb
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likes the idea, but the client does not have any earplugs for him to use. What is the safest thing
to do in this situation?
A. Use the leaf blower anyway
B. Use a rake or broom to clear the leaves
C. Use the leaf blower for a half hour and then use a rake
D. Put cotton balls in his ears and then use the leaf blower
18. Ingredients on a food label are listed:
A. from lowest amount by weight to highest.
B. from highest amount by weight to lowest.
C. in alphabetical order.
D. sugars first, fats second, and proteins third.
19. Selecting foods based on their nutritional value is an example of selecting foods because of:
A. marketing.
B. peer pressure.
C. legal reasons.
D. health reasons.
20. Littering/dumping trash in an open field is an example of -A. Air pollution
B. Land pollution
C. Water pollution
D. ozone depletion
21. Which of the following is the most healthful way to maintain weight?
A. Skip breakfast every day and exercise regularly
B. Follow diets often and limit exercise
C. Eat one big meal a day and exercise regularly
D. Eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly
22. Marvin's doctor has advised him to gain weight. The most healthful way to do this would be
to:
A. drink more water.
B. eat a balanced diet and use steroids.
C. eat a balanced diet and begin a supervised weight lifting program.
D. use dietary supplements in place of regular meals.
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23. Sarah's friends came to her house and asked her to go bike riding with them. What sort of
influence is this?
A. Internal influence
B. Family influence
C. Peer influence
D. Media influence
24. What are the two MOST basic things needed to make a baby?
A. Woman and man
B. Family and house
C. Doctor and hospital
D. Money and job
25. The ability to manage the difficulties that are a part of life is called-A. Reliability
B. Hostility
C. Empathy
D.Resilience
26. Which of these statements about stress is true?
A. Stress can be avoided.
B. There is nothing that can be done about stress.
C. Stress is the same for all people.
D. Stress is a normal part of life.
27. Which of these is an important part of effective communication?
A. Telling everyone what to do
B. Looking away when someone is talking
C. Being a good listener
D. Only talking with friends
28. When you stand up for your rights in a nonviolent way, you are acting in a way that is -A. passive
B. aggressive
C. juvenile
D. assertive
29. Sometimes people can become anxious about an unpleasant event that they are not looking
forward to. This is an example of a type of --
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A. paralysis
B. stress
C. homeostasis
D. neurosis
30. Darius was out with a group of his friends. They met some of the girls from their class and
began to talk to them. A boy named James began to tease one of the girls about her boyfriend.
Darius asked James to stop talking that way to her. Darius exhibited a behavior that could BEST
be described as -A. assertive
B. aggressive
C. repressive
D. passive
31. How many ova are needed to conceive a child?
A. One
B. Two
C. Hundreds
D. Thousands
32. The physical changes that occur during puberty are caused by changes in:
A. diet.
B. weight.
C. hormone levels.
D. physical activity.
33. During which stage of development do boys and girls become sexually mature and able to
have children?
A. childhood
B. puberty
C. adulthood
D. Middle age
34. Which of these agencies makes sure that advertisements for health-related products and
services are not false or misleading?
A. Food and Drug Administration
B. Public Health Service
C. Consumer Product Safety Commission
D. Federal Trade Commission
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35. Tom wants to go to the movies with his friends for the second night in a row. His parents
think he should stay home. The most positive way for Tom to handle this situation would be to:
A. complain about his parents to his friends.
B. ignore his parents unless they let him go.
C. demand his parents let him go.
D. talk to his parents about his feelings.
36. Who can be victims of physical or emotional abuse?
I. Mothers
II. Fathers
III. Children
A. I only
B. II only
C. III only
D. I, II, and III
37. Turning one's back and walking away are effective ways of:
A. saying "no."
B. resolving a disagreement.
C. making parents do what one wants.
D. making one's siblings agree with one's point of view.
38. Karen is offered a cigarette by a friend. The most healthful thing Karen could do is:
A. take the cigarette and smoke it.
B. pretend to smoke the cigarette.
C. let her friend smoke by herself.
D. suggest she and her friend do something else instead.
39. Which of the following substances in tobacco and/or tobacco smoke makes tobacco
addictive?
A. tar
B. Nicotine
C. Carbon monoxide
D. Ammonia
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40. Some of Sada's friends have started smoking after school. Sada does not want to smoke.
Which of the following would be the most healthful way for Sada to deal with this situation?
A. She should tell her friends they are stupid to smoke and constantly bother them
about their smoking.
B. She should say nothing to her friends about their smoking so she can keep them as
friends.
C. She should tell her friends she'll hang out with them, but not when they smoke.
D. She should smoke as well so she fits in with her friends.
41. George wants to earn a track scholarship when he graduates from high school. Which of the
following would NOT help George reach this goal?
A. Working hard at track team practices
B. Studying and keeping up on his assignments
C. Eating healthy foods
D. Smoking only cigars
42. When you are angry, it causes you stress. Which of these would probably NOT happen to
you if you were angry?
A. Your heart rate and breathing almost stop.
B. Your muscles tense and want to move.
C. You feel like you have an upset stomach.
D. You lose control and become emotional.
43. Which of the following would best help a person avoid feeling rushed with too many
activities?
A. Getting plenty of exercise
B. Finding time to relax every day
C. Creating lists to prioritize activities
D. Practicing good communication skills by expressing feelings and needs
44. Which of the following is a technique a person could use that would best reduce the
amount of negative stress from relationships with other people?
A. Eat right and exercise
B. Express emotions and needs
C. Get counseling from a friend
D. Practice taking one's pulse rate
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45. One important communication skill is active, reflective listening. Active, reflective listening
includes:
A. restating aloud the other person's viewpoint.
B. listening continuously for three minutes or longer.
C. drawing other people into the conversation.
D. interrupting to ask important questions.
46. Todd has been diagnosed by his family doctor as having asthma. Consider the consequences
of the following options. Where should Todd keep his inhaler when not in school?
A. In the medicine cabinet
B. With his best friend
C. On his bed stand
D. With himself at all times
47. Which of the following activities would NOT help prevent germs from entering one's body?
A. Bathing on a regular basis
B. Washing one's hands with soap and water on a regular basis
C. Sharing food and drink only with one's friends
D. Wearing clean clothes
49. Which of the following would be an effective way for Tim to help his friend who is being
bullied by older students at school?
A. Ask a group of friends to return the bullying so the bully knows how it feels
B. Stay with his friend at all times
C. Tell his friend not to let it bother him or her
D. Ask a teacher or counselor for advice
50. Which of the following is an example of a communicable disease?
A. Heart Disease
B. Diabetes
C. Flu
D. Cancer