Health and Wellness
Which of these factors does NOT significantly affect our wellness? A. number of siblings B. heredity C. environment D. culture
A
Sarah has optimal health, but she lives in a metro area that has high levels of air pollution. Which dimension of health will be lower for Sarah?
Environmental
By definition, a socially healthy person has access to clean water and adequate living space and makes an effort to recycle.
F
Deaths due to lifestyle diseases have declined since the early 1900s.
F
Heredity is considered a controllable risk factor.
F
Making good lifestyle choices will prevent all diseases.
F
Personal behavior is the only factor that determines if a person becomes ill.
F
Taking impulsive action is the result of making decisions that require a lot of thought.
F
The dimensions of health operate independently; they don't affect one another.
F
The media's role is primarily entertainment, so it has little effect on our wellness.
F
Two components of your environment that can affect your wellness are peer influence and role models.
true
Falls are the leading cause of injury to seniors.
true
Lifestyle diseases are caused by a combination of __________. A. heredity, unhealthy behaviors, and the environment B. lifestyle choices, the environment, and current epidemics C. your habits, your diet, and your friends D. the environment, your history, and current medications taken
A
Wellness is a continuum, which means __________. A. personal wellness can vary between very poor and very good B. each of the dimensions of health are interrelated C. people must always cope with low levels of wellness D. wellness can be achieved with concentration
A
Which of the following is a controllable risk factor of infectious diseases? A. drug abuse B. pollution C. air D. heredity
A
Identify the characteristics of a physically healthy person.
A physically healthy person eats healthy food, exercises regularly, avoids harmful habits, prevents injuries, and gets adequate rest each day.
What is the purpose of an action plan?
An action plan can identify ways that milestones and short-term goals can be reached while working toward a long-term goal.
Physical health refers to the degree of functionality of a person's body.
true
An individual is a fifty-year-old smoker that lives in a highly polluted city, gets no exercise, eats fast food every day, and has a family history of lung cancer. Which of the following is an uncontrollable risk factor? A. diet choice B. heredity C. smoking D. lack of exercise
B
How has the development of technology positively affected our wellness? A. It has provided entertainment in which people are less active. B. It has increased the quality and availability of treatments. C. It has increased the amount of advertising on the Internet. D. Some technology has led to an increase in pollution.
B
If someone is predisposed to a disease, they are more likely to contract the disease due to __________. A. lifestyle choices B. heredity C. random chance D. factors other than heredity or lifestyle
B
Which of the following does NOT contribute to wellness? A. habits B. tendencies C. exercise D. diet
B
Which of the following is an important hygiene practice for your nails? A. polish and paint B. regular trimming C. moisturizing D. periodic removal of entire nail
B
Give a summary of the guidelines for using sunscreen to prevent overexposure.
Be sure to buy sunscreen of at least 15 SPF and apply it to all areas of the skin that will be exposed to sunlight at least 20 minutes before going outside. Generally, sunscreen should be reapplied every 2 hours. If you exercise moderately, sweat, or swim during that time, you should reapply more often.
Premature death can occur if the dimensions of health are underdeveloped.
true
An advertisement on the radio warning the public against the dangers of smoking is called a __________. A. public service declaration B. public health message C. public service announcement D. public health initiative
C
Someone who promotes health and chooses safe, healthy, and legal behaviors is demonstrating which of the following skills? A. being a critical thinker B. being a problem solver C. being responsible D. being an effective communicator
C
Which of the following is NOT an effective way of taking charge of your health and wellness? A. participating in health education programs B. advocating for your health and the health of others C. following the advice of the media D. becoming health literate
C
Which of these choices is NOT a cultural influence on our wellness? A. attitude B. behavior C. hereditary diseases D. media
C
Amanda (age 39) lives a very hectic life that allows for little sleep. She doesn't eat a healthy diet or exercise. She is worried because her mother developed heart disease at the age of 40. What are the uncontrollable risk factors in Amanda's situation? A. environment, stress, lack of sleep B. diet, age, and lack of exercise C. gender, diet, and the environment D. heredity, age, and gender
D
How can you increase your awareness of hereditary diseases? A. performing self-checks B. getting screened by a professional C. looking for indicators D. all of the above
D
Mindy is speaking at a community event to help people understand the importance of healthy eating. Which statement BEST describes Mindy's behavior? A. Mindy is leading by example. B. Mindy is living a healthy lifestyle. C. Mindy is actively learning about healthy lifestyles. D. Mindy is acting as a health advocate.
D
Which of the following is NOT a reason why communicable diseases, such as pneumonia, kill fewer people today than they did in the past? A. continuing medical advances B. slower population growth C. improved living conditions D. better preventive treatment
D
If you wanted to improve your health by making better lifestyle choices, what are five choices that you could make?
Getting 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night; eating a healthy breakfast; maintaining a healthy weight; being active for 30 minutes most days; avoiding tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs; managing stress; maintaining positive relationships; practicing safe behaviors, such as safe sex and wearing safety equipment.
Describe the key steps for maintaining healthy skin.
Healthy skin is the result of eating a healthy diet, washing frequently, avoiding oily products, and resisting the temptation to pick at skin blemishes.
Explain how hereditary diseases are passed from one generation to another.
Hereditary diseases are passed from one generation to the next through the human gene structure called DNA. Children have very similar gene structures to their parents, so traits, appearance, and diseases are often passed from parents to children.
Describe steps you can take if you have difficulty falling asleep.
Important steps to help people fall asleep include establishing a bedtime routine, making sure your bed is comfortable, blocking out extra light and noise, and exercising regularly.
Compare the most likely cause of death for an individual born in 1900 and an individual born in 2006.
In 1900, communicable diseases, like pneumonia, TB, influenza, chicken pox, and polio, were the most common causes of death. In 2006, lifestyle diseases, like cancer, heart disease, and stroke, were the most common causes of death.
Describe internal factors of decision making.
Internal factors that affect decision making include attitude, emotions, and ethics. Attitude is how you react when faced with making a decision. It is best to have a positive attitude because it often helps one see more options as well as make decision making easier. Next, decisions can also be made based on how you feel. This emotional decision making can lead to poor decisions or roadblocks and should generally be avoided. The last factor is ethics. Ethics influence the way you live and an ethically motivated person will make decisions based on what they believe is just and fair. Values, goals, and priorities are the foundation upon which wise decisions are made.
How has the development of technology positively affected our wellness?
It has increased the quality and availability of treatments.
Explain why it is important to create measurable goals.
It is important to create measurable goals in order to determine the point at which the goal has been achieved. Also, a measurable goal can help improve motivation by allowing an individual to effectively track progress toward meeting the goal. This step-by-step tracking can also help an individual create a more efficient plan to achieve a goal, thereby increasing the likelihood that it will be achieved.
What are three things you could do if you were asked to become an advocate for health and wellness?
Leading by example, volunteering my time, and raising public awareness by creating public service announcements are three things I can do if I were asked to become an advocate for health and wellness.
Compare and contrast mental health and emotional health.
Mental illness is related to a person's ability to deal with the demands of daily life. We all face ups and downs; coping with these fluctuations is a measure of our mental health. Emotional health refers to one's ability to express feelings in an appropriate manner. Emotions are part of being human, but an inability to express them can lead to difficulties in life.
Describe the major differences between a person with good wellness and one heading toward premature death.
People with wellness have maintained balance between the six dimensions of health over a long period of time. Everyone has their ups and downs in various parts of their lives, but striving to improve the six dimensions of health at all times is the sign of a person with wellness. On the other hand, when the six dimensions of health are not properly maintained, premature death is often the result.
Why are poor decisions made?
Poor decisions are made when people have poor decision-making skills, when they do not consider the consequences of their decisions, when they do not understand all the factors involved in decisions, when they make decisions based on emotion, or when they make decisions impulsively.
Explain how poor physical health may affect your social health.
Poor physical health can result in an unhealthy body composition, which in turn, may lower your self-esteem. A low self-esteem makes it more difficult to create healthy social bonds. Poor physical health may also make it more difficult to participate in many social activities.
Define and describe the different types of risk factors.
Risk factors are anything that increase your chances of injury, illness, or health problems. There are two types or risk factors: controllable and uncontrollable. Uncontrollable risk factors are those like age, gender, race, etc., which you cannot change. Controllable risk factors relate to your situation or behavior choices.
Describe the decision-making process STRONG.
S: State the issue. What decisions need to be made? T: Think about your list of options. What's important? Are there possible alternatives? R: Rate the consequences for each option (HELP).O: Organize your thoughts. Reflect on your values. N: Narrow down the possibilities to one and act on it. G: Go over your decision. Did you achieve the desired outcome? Do you need to make changes?
Heart disease is a hereditary risk factor in Jamal's family. Describe and discuss what kinds of behavioral choices he could make to reduce his risk of developing this disease.
Sedentary lifestyle, drug and alcohol use, tobacco use, and poor diet are factors he can control. Unacceptable examples would include: Heredity, age, or gender
Why does a lack of sleep affect your body's performance?
Sleep is required for the body to recover from the day's activities. If you don't rest the body adequately, the by-products of the previous day will impair your ability to function effectively.
Describe the key factors in correcting a poor decision.
Stop-Think-Go. Stop and admit that you made a poor decision and don't cast blame on others. Think about whom you can talk to and discuss options to correct the situation. Go and do your best to correct the problem, which includes leaving the situation if necessary, reporting unsafe situations, and apologizing to those you have hurt.
What is the purpose of the sweat glands in our skin?
Sweat glands secrete liquid onto the surface of the skin when our body temperature rises. When the sweat evaporates, the skin and the body are cooled.
An advocate speaks out in favor of something they believe in.
T
Cancer and diabetes are two common hereditary diseases.
T
Eating a well-balanced diet helps to maintain healthy skin.
T
Every decision has consequences.
T
Falls are the leading cause of injury to seniors.
T
Heart disease and cancer were two of the most common causes of death in 2006.
T
One factor that can increase sensitivity to sunlight is genetics.
T
Overall health is related to a balance of the six dimensions of health.
T
Personal hygiene is an important part of being a responsible person.
T
Physical health refers to the degree of functionality of a person's body.
T
Premature death can occur if the dimensions of health are underdeveloped.
T
Two components of your environment that can affect your wellness are peer influence and role models.
T
Wellness is a goal for which we all strive by improving each of the six dimensions of health.
T
Explain the process of creating an effective list of tasks to accomplish a goal.
Tasks are activities that must be done on a daily or recurring basis in order to accomplish a goal. An individual who wishes to accomplish a goal must determine what tasks must be completed in order to reach the goal. An effective list of tasks will include the necessary steps an individual should take to reach the desired goal. For example, a student wishing to obtain a driver's license might set tasks for practicing driving, taking practice written tests for the driving exam, and reviewing the driving laws.
Summarize the main steps an individual should take when developing an action plan.
The first step in developing an action plan is to clarify the goal by visualizing an outcome, determining the goal's measurability, and by looking at possible difficulties that may arise in pursuing the goal. The second step is to create a list of possible actions by brainstorming as many ideas as possible. After this brainstormed list is developed, it should be analyzed and prioritized so that only the essential actions remain. These essential actions should be organized into a plan of sequenced steps. Finally, the plan should be monitored and reviewed to determine its effectiveness toward reaching a goal. If it can be improved, the plan should be adjusted to optimize results.
Discuss the importance of your peer group with regard for striving toward wellness.
We tend to make choices that are similar to those made by the people with whom we spend the most time. If your peer group values and strives for wellness, then you are likely to do the same. Conversely, if your peers have poor wellness, then you may also suffer.
Explain why some people think that indirect sunlight will not cause skin damage.
When there are clouds or a window in between us and the sunlight, it's common to believe that all the ultraviolet radiation from the sun will be blocked. A large amount of the UV radiation is blocked, but we often make the mistake of staying outside longer on a cloudy day and getting sunburned.
How can you increase your awareness of hereditary diseases?
all of the above
Which of these is NOT a routine decision?
deciding to end a relationship
Which of the following is NOT a necessary step to effectively prioritize goals?
determining a set of tasks for each goal
Which of the following phrases belong together?
emotional health : expressing feelings
By definition, a socially healthy person has access to clean water and adequate living space and makes an effort to recycle.
false
The dimensions of health operate independently; they don't affect one another.
false
The media's role is primarily entertainment, so it has little effect on our wellness.
false
Which of these choices is NOT a cultural influence on our wellness?
hereditary diseases
Which of the following steps to developing an action plan includes the process of brainstorming?
listing actions
A(n) _________ person is free from mental illness, has a desire to try new things, and high self esteem.
mentally healthy
Spiritual health is defined by
none of the above
Which of these factors does NOT significantly affect our wellness?
number of siblings
Wellness is a continuum, which means
personal wellness can vary between very poor and very good
Which of the following is an important hygiene practice for your nails?
regular trimming
Which of the following does NOT contribute to wellness?
tendencies
Cancer and diabetes are two common hereditary diseases.
true