Health True/False (HOLT)

A parent's behavior affects how his or her children feel about themselves.

TRUE

A shot of vodka has the same amount of alcohol that a can of beer has.

TRUE

Alcohol overdose can be fatal.

TRUE

An increasing number of single fathers are raising their children.

TRUE

At high doses, nicotine is a nerve poison.

TRUE

Babies born to teen mothers are more likely to suffer health problems.

TRUE

Both sperm and urine travel through a man's urethra, although not at the same time.

TRUE

Breast development is the first sign of puberty in girls.

TRUE

Children of alcoholics have an increased risk of becoming alcoholics.

TRUE

Cold medicines can cause drowsiness when they are taken with antihistamines.

TRUE

Diarrhea can be life threatening.

TRUE

Eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day can lower your chances of suffering from cancer or heart disease.

TRUE

Eating breakfast can help your performance inschool.

TRUE

Eating disorders are serious problems that require medical help.

TRUE

Eating too much protein, carbohydrate, or fat will make you gain weight.

TRUE

Eggs are made in the ovaries.

TRUE

Even young and healthy people are at risk of becoming infected with HIV.

TRUE

Exercise can help improve depression.

TRUE

Fertilization of the egg usually occurs in the fallopian tubes.

TRUE

Generic drugs work equally as well as brand-name drugs.

TRUE

It is possible for a person with a high bodyweight to have a healthy level of body fat.

TRUE

Many of the problems caused by alcohol are due to loss of judgment.

TRUE

Most deaths are caused by our behaviors.

TRUE

Most prison inmates committed their crime while high on drugs.

TRUE

Nonsmokers get fewer colds than smokers.

TRUE

Not following doctor's orders while taking a prescription medicine can be dangerous.

TRUE

Nutritional supplements are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the same way medicines are.

TRUE

One drink can affect a person's ability to drive.

TRUE

Only about one-third of pregnant teenagers ever complete high school.

TRUE

Only boys experience voice changes duringpuberty.

TRUE

Smoking is the single leading preventable cause of death in the United States.

TRUE

Taking drugs or drinking alcohol can lead to unwanted sexual activity

TRUE

Teen parents usually must interrupt their education to work.

TRUE

Teens need more sleep than their younger sib-lings or their parents need.

TRUE

The Recommended Dietary Allowances are guidelines for the amounts of nutrients we need.

TRUE

The leading cause of death in teens is motor vehicle accidents.

TRUE

The most common cause of disabilities involving movement is injury to the nervous system.

TRUE

The smoke that escapes from a burning cigarette is dangerous to others.

TRUE

The uterus is the organ in which a fetus develops.

TRUE

Water is a nutrient.

TRUE

With stimulating activities, mental capacity can be maintained throughout adulthood

TRUE

You are not at risk of becoming infected with HIV by kissing the cheek of a person infected with HIV.

TRUE

You cannot become infected with HIV by using a toilet after a person infected with HIV has used it.

TRUE

You cannot tell if a person is infected with HIV just by looking at him or her.

TRUE

Your friends, family, and environment can influence what foods you eat.

TRUE

If you drink from a water fountain after a person infected with HIV has, you are at risk of becoming infected with HIV.

false, HIV is not transmitted through casual contact, such as drinking from a water fountain after a person infected with HIV has

You can get HIV after shaking hands with a person infected with HIV.

false, HIV is not transmitted through casualcontact, such as shaking hands

A spouse should depend on his or her partner to solve all conflict in the marriage.

false, a mature person initiates resolution to marital conflicts

Weight loss is the focus of any weight management plan.

false, a weight management program includes healthy eating and exercise habits that maintain a healthy weight

There is no effective way to prevent all of the risks of teen sexual activity

false, abstinence eliminates all of the risks of teen sexual activity

Alcoholism affects only the alcoholic.

false, alcoholism affects all people who know the alcoholic

Drugs that come from natural products are safer than drugs made from chemicals.

false, all drugs, despite their source, are made from chemicals

Allergies, asthma, and arthritis are all examples of autoimmune disorders.

false, allergies and asthma are types of immune disorders while rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disease

Anabolic steroids are illegal drugs.

false, anabolic steroids are used to treat medical problems, but their use to improve athletic performance is illegal

Anabolic steroids are male hormones, so they should make guys appear more masculine.

false, anabolic steroids can actually cause males to develop breasts, have a lower sperm count, and have shrunken testes

There's really nothing a teen can do to a void the pressures to become sexually active.

false, as in any situation in life, each individual has choices, and there are many ways to avoid the pressures of becoming sexually active

Autoimmune diseases are caused by viruses that attack the immune system.

false, autoimmune diseases are caused primarily by defective genes

To gain the benefits of exercise, you must exercise every day.

false, benefits can be obtained from exercising less often (5 days a week)

The placenta protects a fetus from smoke in women that smoke during pregnancy.

false, chemicals in tobacco smoke readily passthrough the placenta

Chewing tobacco is safer than smoking tobacco because no smoke gets into the lungs.

false, chewing tobacco causes serious problems to mouth, throat, and stomach

Snacking is bad for you.

false, choosing the right kind of snacks can provide energy and nutrients needed for active, growing people

Because I'm young, any damage drugs do to my brain will heal by the time I'm an adult.

false, damage to the brain due to drug use is usually permanent

Differences in values and personality don't really matter when choosing a dating partner.

false, differences in values and personality are a significant thing to consider when datingsomeone

Fiber isn't important because it cannot beabsorbed.

false, fiber is important because it enables food to move through the intestines efficiently

With successful dieting, a girl going through puberty can avoid developing extra body fat.

false, girls naturally have more body fat than boys

Girls will develop large, manly muscles if they lift weights.

false, girls will increase their muscle mass but will not develop bulky muscles typical of males

Herbal cigarettes are safer than tobacco cigarettes because they don't contain tobacco.

false, herbal cigarettes do contain tobacco

In healthy marriages, the spouses try to meet each other's needs.

false, it's not realistic to expect one's spouse to meet all of his or her partner's needs

Lifting weights develops cardiorespiratoryendurance.

false, lifting weights is anaerobic exercise

Most people who are infected with HIV know they are infected and will warn others that they are infected.

false, many HIV-infected people are unaware of their infection and therefore cannot warn anyone else of their infection

People can't get addicted to marijuana.

false, marijuana is an addictive drug

Barbiturates are safe because they're used asmedicine.

false, medicinal barbituates are given under physician supervision; however, they are still dangerous and addictive

Side effects of over-the-counter medicines are rare.

false, minor side effects of OTC medicines arecommon

Testicular cancer is most common among men who are over the age of 55

false, most cases of testicular cancer occur among men aged 15 to 35

Most food-borne illnesses are caused by food eaten at restaurants.

false, most food-borne illnesses are caused by foods that are prepared or eaten at home

Most older adults eventually develop Alzheimer's disease.

false, most older adults do not experience Alzheimer's disease

If illegal drugs were really dangerous, people wouldn't use them.

false, most people try drugs for various reasons, such as peer pressure

Drunk driving is the No. 1 cause of death among teens in the United States.

false, motor vehicle accidents is the No. 1 cause of death among teens; the majority of these accidents are alcohol related.

Most teen mothers eventually marry the father of their child.

false, only about 20 percent of teen mothers eventually marry the father of the child

People cannot become addicted to prescription drugs

false, people can become addicted to prescription drugs such as painkillers

If you are not physically sick, then you are healthy.

false, physical health is just one aspect of overall health

Peanut butter and potato chips are high in cholesterol.

false, plant foods do not contain cholesterol

The Human Genome Project has allowed scientists to develop new treatments for hereditary diseases.

false, scientists hope to develop such treatments but have not done so yet

You can smoke for many years before you start to harm your lungs.

false, smoking can harm your lungs after smoking for only a short time

Sperm are made in the vas deferens.

false, sperm are made in the testes

If you donate blood at the blood bank, you are at risk of becoming infected with HIV.

false, sterile, single-use needles are used during blood donations in the U.S., so blood donors are not at risk of HIV infection

Stimulants can help you study more effectively.

false, stimulants can give you increased energy and alertness yet can be extremely harmful to the body

Estrogen is the primary hormone in males.

false, testosterone is the primary hormone inmales

By the end of the sixth month of pregnancy, all the baby's major body structures are formed.

false, the baby's major body structures are formed by the end of the first trimester

The longer and harder you train, the better your health will be.

false, the body needs rest from exercise or injury will occur

The serious emotional consequences of divorce are felt only by the couple divorcing.

false, the consequences can also be felt by the couples children, family, and friends

A person's chances of developing a hereditary disease are determined only by his or her genes.

false, the development of some hereditary diseases is influenced by behavioral factors

The leading causes of death in young and middle adulthood are cancer and heart disease.

false, the leading cause of death in young adults is unintentional injuries; in middle adult hood, the leading cause is cancer

If you have a history of heart disease in your family, there is nothing you can do about your risk for heart disease.

false, there are many behavioral risk factors for heart disease. You can follow healthy behaviors to help reduce your chances of developing heartdisease

A woman produces several eggs every month.

false, women typically produce and release only one mature egg each month

You don't need to worry about getting enough vitamins and minerals because they are needed in such small amounts.

false, you need to consume vitamins and minerals in your diet because your body can't produce them and many of them cannot be stored very long in the body

Many teens who have had sex wish they'd waited.

true

The majority of high school students have never had sexual intercourse.

true