Health Semester Exam

Mr. Willis wants to get rid of his "pot belly," the body fat at his waist. What is the BEST way for him to do this? Do hundreds of crunches to reduce fat just at the waist. Cut back on his caloric intake and increase his physical activity. Cut back on his caloric intake without increasing his physical activity. Increase his metabolic rate and physical activity.

Cut back on his caloric intake and increase his physical activity.

Which of the following statements about suicide is TRUE? Schools and communities can offer little in the way of suicide-prevention resources. Having good problem-solving skills helps to protect a person from the risk of suicide. Suicide is the leading cause of death for people age 15-24. Asking a person if they are thinking about suicide increases the likelihood they will go through with it.

Having good problem-solving skills helps to protect a person from the risk of suicide.

Among U.S. high school students, what is TRUE about intimate partner violence (IPV)? Teenage IPV looks very different from adult IPV. IPV is not a significant problem. IPV occurs more in rural areas than in urban areas. IPV affects about one tenth of the population.

IPV affects about one tenth of the population.

Why is it common for people to binge on "comfort food" after a stressful day? Stress causes people to burn more calories, so they need the extra caloric "boost" of comfort food. People often forget to eat when they are stressed. The fats and carbohydrates in typical comfort foods act to temporarily relieve stress and elevate a person's mood. The act of chewing helps to relieve muscle tension in the temporomandibular joint.

The fats and carbohydrates in typical comfort foods act to temporarily relieve stress and elevate a person's mood.

Which of the following is NOT a reliable online source of health information? Vera's Crystal Emporium (www.crystalsforhealth.com) Georgetown University School of Medicine (https://som.georgetown.edu/) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov) the American Heart Association (www.heart.org)

Vera's Crystal Emporium (www.crystalsforhealth.com)

What is the MyPlate guide? a weight-loss program sponsored by the government an app for recording what you eat and drink each day a researched source of nutrition information created by the USDA a source for recipes using fresh fruits and vegetables

a researched source of nutrition information created by the USDA

Riley is a gymnast. Which of the following components of fitness is likely MOST important to her? muscle endurance agility muscle strength speed

agility

What is the BEST definition of violence? an interpersonal use of force that is not socially accepted any interpersonal use of force that causes lasting physical harm the use of force with the intent to cause serious bodily injury any action that causes intentional or unintentional harm to another person

an interpersonal use of force that is not socially accepted

According to the theory of defense mechanisms, human behavior is driven by the need to give and receive love. a desire for mastery. guilt and anxiety. safety needs.

guilt and anxiety.

Rodney wants to increase his physical activity to improve his overall health. What change to his level of optimal wellness can Rodney expect as a result? immediate improvements to IQ level improved ability to relate to others reduced risk of lung cancer improved mood/reduced level of anxiety

improved mood/reduced level of anxiety

The effects of relaxation include increased blood pressure to move blood from the limbs back to the core. shallow breathing to move oxygen in and carbon dioxide out faster. improved problem-solving ability because the mind is not exhausted from staying alert. improved vision because the pupils return to their normal size.

improved problem-solving ability because the mind is not exhausted from staying alert.

What type of violence might be present if one partner in a relationship controls where the other person goes and who he or she spends time with? intimate partner violence community violence elder abuse gang-related violence

intimate partner violence

Which of these aspects of life MOST affects a person's ability to achieve optimal wellness? popularity among peers physical appearance psychological health daily hygiene practices

psychological health

For three months, Jude sticks to his plan of eating a vegetarian diet, a change recommended by his wrestling coach. Then one night Jude eats a big pile of barbecued ribs. This is an example of what type of behavior? relapse incentive maintenance initiative

relapse

Stress is a cascade of hormones that prepare your body to face a physical threat. always harmful to an individual's long-term health. something that can be completely eliminated from a person's life. series of physical and psychological reactions that occur when you respond to a demanding or threatening situation.

series of physical and psychological reactions that occur when you respond to a demanding or threatening situation.

What is the most likely cause of vitamin toxicity? not eating enough fruits and vegetable eating fish and chicken rather than red meat taking excessive supplements becoming a vegetarian

taking excessive supplements

A psychological illness exists when a person's genetics cause him or her to develop schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. thoughts and/or emotions prevent a person from functioning normally. a person has delusions, thoughts or beliefs without a basis in reality. emotions like nervousness or sadness get out of control.

thoughts and/or emotions prevent a person from functioning normally.

What is the BEST way to use information about the Percent Daily Values of nutrients? as an eating plan when you want or need to maximize vitamin and mineral intake to determine how a specific food contributes to your total nutrition for a day to create a detailed plan for staying healthy by eating well as a fool-proof way to lose weight quickly without feeling hungry

to determine how a specific food contributes to your total nutrition for a day