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Health Ch 01



Completion
Complete each sentence or statement.
 

 1. 

Not exercising on a regular basis is known as being ____________________.
 

 

 2. 

Optimal health is described by the term “____________________.”
 

 

 3. 

A(n) ____________________ is someone who speaks out in favor of something.
 

 

 4. 

The practice of protecting and improving the health in a community is ____________________.
 

 

 5. 

Uncontrollable ____________________ for disease include age, gender, race, and heredity.
 

 

Matching
 
 
Match each item with the correct statement.
a.
physical health
h.
wellness
b.
social health
i.
value
c.
risk factor
j.
health literacy
d.
sedentary
k.
public health
e.
mental health
l.
advocate
f.
emotional health
m.
health
g.
spiritual health
n.
public service announcement
 

 6. 

the practice of protecting and improving the health of people in a community
 

 7. 

optimal health in each of the six components of health
 

 8. 

involves interacting well with people and having satisfying relationships
 

 9. 

a message created to educate people about an issue
 

 10. 

having a sense of self-worth and the ability to tolerate differences
 

 11. 

aspects of health related to the body
 

 12. 

ability to find peace with yourself and with those around you
 

 13. 

a strong belief or ideal
 

 14. 

one who speaks or argues in favor of something
 

 15. 

ability to control and appropriately express feelings
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 16. 

Prior to the twentieth century, what were the leading causes of death?
a.
unhealthy behaviors
c.
age, race, and gender
b.
controllable risk factors
d.
infectious diseases
 

 17. 

Having satisfying relationships is an example of good
a.
social health.
c.
emotional health.
b.
mental health.
d.
spiritual health.
 

 18. 

Knowledge of health information needed to make good health decisions is
a.
physical health.
c.
health literacy.
b.
wellness.
d.
emotional health.
 

 19. 

Many of the leading causes of death among teenagers and adults can best be prevented through
a.
government regulations of public health.
b.
lifestyle changes.
c.
changes in the environment.
d.
new and better medical treatment.
 

 20. 

Controllable risk factors for heart disease include
a.
heredity, weight, and physical activity.
b.
physical activity, weight, and smoking.
c.
age, race, and gender.
d.
high blood pressure, smoking, and age.
 

 21. 

What is the major cause of death for teens?
a.
infectious diseases
c.
car accidents
b.
suicide
d.
homicide
 

 22. 

What is the single leading preventable cause of death in the United States?
a.
homicide
c.
tobacco use
b.
failure to wear a seat belt
d.
a high-fat diet
 

 23. 

The values, beliefs, and practices shared by people who have a common background make up the group’s
a.
environment.
c.
culture.
b.
society.
d.
inheritance.
 

 24. 

The risk behaviors that cause the most serious health problems today include
a.
sedentary lifestyle and poor eating habits.
b.
sexual activity and behaviors that cause injuries.
c.
alcohol, drug, and tobacco use.
d.
all of the above
 

 25. 

What is the cause of most health problems today?
a.
lifestyle
c.
heredity
b.
risk factors
d.
infectious diseases
 



 
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