Chapter 1.1 Questions
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___D___
a.
b.
c.
d.
1. What is life expectancy?
the ability to find enjoyment in life
the only factor used to evaluate health
the average age of people in a population
the number of years a person is likely to live
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a.
b.
c.
d.
2. The degree of overall satisfaction a person gets from life is called
quality of life.
quality of health.
life expectancy.
life satisfaction.
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a.
b.
c.
d.
3. Which aspect of health refers to how you react to events in your life?
emotional health
physical health
mental health
social health
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a.
b.
c.
d.
4. A trait associated with good social health is the ability to
learn from your mistakes.
get along well with others.
recognize your achievements.
do daily tasks without getting too tired.
___C___ 5. A person at the midpoint of the health continuum is
a. very ill.
B. perfectly well.
C. neither ill nor perfectly well.
D. unable to move on the continuum.
Decide whether each statement is true or false. Write true or false in the space provided.
False 6. Health is the same as the absence of illness.
False 7. Life expectancy in the United States today is 90 years.
True 8. Physical health refers to how well your body functions.
False 9. Physical health is more important than mental and emotional health.
True 10. Your choices affect your position on the health continuum.
Chapter 1.2 Questions
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___C___ 1. all the traits that are passed biologically from parent to child
___F___ 2. all the physical and social conditions that surround a person
___B___ 3. forms of communication that provide news and entertainment
___A___ 4. behavior that is repeated so often it becomes almost automatic
___E___ 5. action or condition that increases the chances of illness or injury
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Habit
Media
Heredity
Gender
Risk Factor
Environment
___C___ 6. A person’s culture is part of his or her
a. heredity.
b. indoor surroundings.
c. social environment.
d. physical environment.
___D___ 7. People are more likely to take advantage of available healthcare if
a. they need to take time off from work for a checkup.
b. they must travel for over an hour to see a doctor.
c. a clinic is open only during the day Monday through Friday.
d. They have health insurance that pays for medications.
___D___ 8. If you are tired because you stay up late watching television, the
factor having a negative influence on your health is
a. environment.
b. technology.
c. behavior.
d. media.
___B___ 9. You cannot control health risks that result from
a. media.
b. heredity.
c. environment.
d. behavior.
___C___ 10. One way to evaluate health risks is to
a. get enough sleep.
b. break unhealthy habits.
c. consider consequences.
d. engage in risk-free behaviors.
Chapter 1.3 Questions
Review the slides on your own and answer the following questions.
1. What does prevention mean in relation to health? (1 pt)
Acting to avoid negative health outcomes
2. List the five broad goals of Healthy People 2030. (4 pts)
a.) Attain healthy, thriving lives and well-being free to preventable, disease, disability,
injury, and premature death.
b.) Eliminate health disparities, achieve health equity, and attain health literacy to
improve the health and well-being of all.
c.) Create social, physical, and economic environments that promote attaining the full
potential for health and well-being for all.
d.) Promote healthy development, healthy behaviors, and well-being across all life
stages.
e.) Engage leadership, key constituents, and the public across multiple sectors to take
action and design policies that improve the health and well-being of all.
3. What are the 3 steps that can help people meet their personal health goals? (3 pts)
a.) Gaining awareness.
b.) Gaining knowledge.
c.) Building skills.
4. What is an action plan? What health skills are you applying when you develop an action
plan? (2 pts)
a.) A series of specific steps you can take to achieve a goal.
b.) The health skill you apply is settling goals.
Chapter 1.4 Questions
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a.
b.
c.
d.
1.
Which is a consumable product? A
soap
helmet
bicycle
CD player
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.
An example of a service is a(an) A
hair cut.
new pair of shoes.
battery-powered radio.
reconditioned video game.
a.
b.
c.
d.
3.
To evaluate health information, you need to consider B
safety.
the source.
the warranty.
consumer testing.
a.
b.
c.
d.
4.
What is the message of the bandwagon approach in advertising? D
The product is more effective than others.
The product is safest for you and your family.
The product gives you more for your money.
Everyone is using the product, and so should you.
a.
b.
c.
d.
5.
Which is a consumer right? A
right to information
right to a lower price
right to pay sales tax
right to free shipping
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6.
someone who buys products or services for personal use D
7.
offer to repair or replace a product if there is a problem B
8.
public promotion of a product or service E
9.
lying to obtain money or property A
10.
selling useless medical treatments or products C
a. Fraud 9
b. Warranty 7
c. Quackery 10
d. Consumer 6
e. Advertising 8
f. Certification