HEALTH101

What is the World Health Organization limit for grams of added sugar per day? 65 90 25 15

25

Kevin wants to lose 5 pounds of fat. He finds it hard to cut back on his eating, so he decides that he will walk an hour each day to burn more calories. Approximately how many extra calories must he expend to lose one pound of fat? 3,000 3,500 2,500 4,000

3500

How much has CO2 increased in the atmosphere since 1750? 40% 65% 15% 20%

40%

A muscle's ability to perform repetitive contractions for a length of time is muscle endurance. flexibility. strength. extension.

Endurance

In a fitness program, increasing the amount of weight you lift over time is an example of the specificity principle. overload principle. intensity principle. reversibility principle.

Overload principle

Physical and chemical barriers prevent pathogens from getting into our body. The most comprehensive barrier is the waterproof layer of _______ that covers the body's surface. none of the above antibiotics skin hair

Skin

________ cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. prostate liver stomach skin

Skin

Which type of fiber dissolves in water and can be digested by bacteria in the colon? Insoluble Soluble Complex Composite

Soluble

A swimmer trying to improve her stroke performance concentrates mainly on upper body weight training; her training program is an example of isolation. specificity. tension training. isometric training.

Specificity

Melting ice causes Earth to warm even further. True; the ice would have reflected more sunlight away from Earth's surface, like a white t-shirt False; melting ice decreases ocean temperature, causing global cooling.

True; the ice would have reflected more sunlight away from Earth's surface, like a white t-shirt

Which of these is the best drink for your body? sports drink soda fruit juice water

Water

The overall life expectancy for a baby born in 2017 in the United States is _____ years. 81.0 72.1 80.1 78.6

78.6

Hepatitis B can lead to kidney disease. heart disease. Correct! liver cancer. skin cancer.

Liver cancer

Marijuana is administered therapeutically for all of the following reasons EXCEPT control nausea to reduce appetite for weight control. decrease ocular pressure reduce the muscle pain

To reduce appetite for weight control

There are three main types of distracted driving: visual, physical, auditory visual, manual, cognitive pedestrian, animal, sunlight texting, eating, talking

visual, manual, cognitive

A person who avoids all foods and food products of animal origin, including dairy and eggs, is a pesco-vegetarian. a lacto-ovo-vegetarian. a vegan. a vegetarian.

A Vegan

Which of the following can help prevent cardiovascular disease? Eating a high-fat diet Living a sedentary life Raising LDL levels Avoiding tobacco

Avoiding tobacco

In the ABCDE rule for the warning signs of melanoma, the B stands for bleeding. border irregularity. basal carcinoma. beyond localized.

Border irregularity

The need for social belonging is generally strongest during adulthood older adulthood high school and teenage years childhood

Childhood

Sugar in the blood is known as galactose glucose lactose sucrose

Glucose

The primary action of insulin is to convert glucose to carbon dioxide and water. increase blood glucose concentration. stimulate cells to take up glucose from the bloodstream and carry it into the cell. stimulate cells to carry glucose into the liver for storage

Stimulate cells to take up glucose from the bloodstream and carry it into the cell.

Which of the following is the result of blood flow to the brain being stopped? stroke. peripheral artery disease. atherosclerosis. angina pectoris.

Stroke

What is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' recommendation for the minimum amount of moderate-intensity exercise for adults? 100 minutes per week 200 minutes per week 250 minutes per week 150 minutes per week

150 minutes per week

If Tasha is 26 years old, what would be her estimated maximum heart rate? 200 beats per minute. 175 beats per minute. 184 beats per minute. 194 beats per minute.

194 beats per minute

According to the TED-Ed on heart attacks, how many deaths occur annually around the world from cardiovascular disease? 7 million 3 million 10 million 1 million

7 million

Which of the following is TRUE with respect to tumors? A benign tumor is always harmless, whereas a malignant tumor can be fatal. A benign tumor can invade surrounding tissue, producing mutant cells, but it will not metastasize. A malignant tumor can invade surrounding tissue, produce mutant cells, and metastasize. A malignant tumor is usually encapsulated and can metastasize.

A malignant tumor can invade surrounding tissue, produce mutant cells, and metastasize.

A key reason for the resurgence of measles and mumps infections is an increased mosquito population. poor sanitation and hygiene in certain areas. a public backlash against vaccinations. the rise of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

A public backlash against vaccinations

A psychologically healthy person is able to maintain healthy relationships. successful in school. loud and outspoken. introverted.

Able to maintain healthy relationships

Which of the following is TRUE about steroids? They are used more by women than men. They are rarely used in collegiate and pro sports. They are used to produce a lean and streamlined physique and to enhance aerobic capacity. Adverse effects include mood swings and other psychiatric issues.

Adverse effects include mood swings and other psychiatric issues.

Which type of exercise is BEST for improving cardiorespiratory fitness? Aerobic Resistance Anaerobic Flexibility

Aerobic

What is the most commonly used and abused substance among youth in the United States? Alcohol Opioids Marijuana Tobacco

Alcohol

Since we have our immune system to protect us from disease, why do we still need a vaccine? Because adaptive immunity takes days to weeks to initiate a response and sometimes it is too late Because some diseases are too severe for our immune system Because some people are immune deficient or have weak immune systems All available answers

All available answers

What should you look for in a mole when trying to identify melanoma? color that is uneven irregular border asymmetry all available answers

All available answers

When choosing a health care facility, you should examine which of the following: All available answers The quality of the facility Whether your health insurance will pay for services there How close it is

All available answers

Protective factors buffer individuals from suicidal thoughts and behavior. These factors include: Easy access to a variety of clinical interventions and support for help seeking. Family and community support (connectedness). Support from ongoing medical and mental health care relationships. Effective clinical care for mental, physical, and substance abuse disorders. all of the above.

All of the above

Among young adults, which of the following illicit drugs has the highest usage rate? (hint: they are sometimes referred to as "club drugs") Narcotics Hallucinogens Cocaine Amphetamines

Amphetamines

When invaded by antigens, the body forms substances called lymphocytes. macrophages. antibodies. helper cells.

Antibodies

Any substance that triggers an immune response is a(n) antibody. antigen. pathogen. toxin.

Antigen

What is the best way to improve communication with a health care professional? don't waste time with your concerns about treatment. relying on your health care provider for all information on health care issues. withholding sensitive information. ask questions.

Ask questions

Having five or more drinks for men, or four or more drinks for women, within a two hour period is known as the unsafe practice of ______ drinking. excessive binge social party

Binge

People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience tolerance but not withdrawal. both tolerance and withdrawal. withdrawal but not tolerance. neither tolerance nor withdrawal.

Both tolerance and withdrawal

One of the most serious fall injuries, especially for the elderly, is a _______________. head trauma broken hip rib fracture broken arm

Broken hip

Which of the following is TRUE about calories? Caloric needs stay about the same during various life stages. Restricted-calorie diets are always safe. Calories are one of the basic nutrient groups. Correct! Calories are a unit of measure of the energy obtained from food.

Calories are a unit of measure of the energy obtained from food.

The primary greenhouse gas is nitrous oxide. methane. carbon dioxide. hydrochlorazine.

Carbon Dioxide

Marijuana smoke and tobacco smoke both contain dangerous substances known as stimulants. depressants. carcinogens. hallucinogens.

Carcinogens

Sierra, now 31, has been trying to get pregnant since she got married 4 years ago. Her doctor suspects that their infertility problem was likely caused by her history of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease from the most commonly reported STI. During her early 20s, Sierra had contracted HIV/AIDS. herpes simplex. gonorrhea. chlamydia.

Chlamydia

A set fee that an insurance plan requires that patients pay at the time of service (per office visit or prescription) is the deductible. copayment. coinsurance. premium.

Co-payment

Which of the following energy sources uses fossil fuels? Nuclear Plants Wind turbines Coal plants Solar Panels

Coal plants

Patients can receive drug addiction treatment in many different settings with various approaches. Outpatient behavioral treatment includes a wide variety of programs for patients who visit a behavioral health counselor on a regular schedule. Most of the programs involve individual or group drug counseling, or both. Which of the following behavioral treatment programs helps patients recognize, avoid, and cope with the situations in which they are most likely to use drugs? motivational interviewing hypnosis multidimensional family therapy cognitive behavioral therapy

Cognitive behavioral therapy

If an insurance policy covers 90 percent of your total medical bills, the remaining 10 percent that you must pay is your coinsurance amount. copayment amount. deductible amount. premium amount.

Coinsurance Amount

Besides practicing abstinence, the best way to avoid contracting a sexually transmitted infection is to use a __________ correctly every time you have sex. pill condom cervical cap withdrawl method

Condom

All of the following are well-documented risk factors for breast cancer EXCEPT consuming 3 to 4 alcoholic drinks per week. having a family history of breast cancer. not having children or having your first child later in life. early onset of menstruation and/or late menopause.

Consuming 3 to 4 alcoholic drinks per week.

In California, the health care marketplace is called _________ California. Health Affordable ACA Covered

Covered

Edward Jenner succeeded in creating a vaccine against smallpox by injecting patients with material of which disease? Cattle Virus Measles Cowpox Small Pox

Cowpox

Most private health insurance plans require the patient to a pay a certain amount each year toward health care expenses before the plan benefits begin; this amount is the premium. copayment. deductible. coinsurance.

Deductible

Kübler-Ross' Five Stages of Grief include: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Reality Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Anxiety, Acceptance There are actually only four stages

Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance

The 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA) was designed to do all of the following EXCEPT address the cost of health care. improve access to health care. deny health care coverage to those with preexisting conditions. improve the overall quality of health care.

Deny health care coverage to those with preexisting conditions.

The range of personal, social, economic, and environmental factors that influence health status are known as ______________ of health

Determinant

When drugs activate the brain's pleasure circuit, what neurotransmitter is involved? Ketamine Dopamine Melamine Amphetamine

Dopamine

Which environmental factor encourages us to increase our food consumption? Increasing number of regulations that apply to food labeling Easy access to high-calorie foods in stores and restaurants Social encouragement to work out and be active Increasing use of texting for cell phone communication

Easy access to high-calorie foods in stores and restaurants

____________ is defined as intentionally ending one's life when suffering from a terminal illness or severe disability Euthanasia Suicide Homicide Overdose

Euthanasia

All Americans have welcomed the Affordable Care Act and believe it is the best way to handle health care in the United States. True False

False

Droughts are not affected by human activity. True False

False

Eustress is considered bad stress True False

False

Every day, about five people die from unintentional drowning. True False

False

In the United States, cancer is the leading cause of death for both men and women. True False

False

The goal of meditation is to stop distracting thoughts from occurring. True False

False

____________ is an especially powerful opioid that can easily lead to a fatal overdose. HGH Smack Fetanyl Heroin

Fetanyl

Effective health promotion programs and policies don't attempt to change individual attitudes about health. focus on changing behaviors to improve health. have the most measurable results when implemented in schools. focus on selected negative behaviors

Focus on changing behaviors to improve health

Francisco just found out his HIV test is positive. Which of the following statements is TRUE? Francisco should seek treatment as soon as possible to slow progression of the disease. Francisco's wife does not need to worry about getting infected since she is a heterosexual female. Francisco's positive HIV test means that he has AIDS. Looking back, Francisco knows exactly when he got infected with HIV because the initial symptoms are markedly different than other STIs.

Francisco should seek treatment as soon as possible to slow progression of the disease.

What are the components of the FITT principle that apply to all types of exercise? Frequency, information, time, and tempo Fitness, intensity, tension, and time Frequency, intensity, time, and type Fitness, involvement, time, and type

Frequency, intensity, time, and type

The loss of peripheral vision, frequently due to a buildup of fluid in eye that damages the optic nerve is known as: cataracts tinnitus glaucoma macular degeneration

Glaucoma

Gases that accumulate in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming by trapping heat near Earth's surface are stratospheric gases. ionizing gases. greenhouse gases. hydrocarbons.

Greenhouse gases

According to research, which of the following is a protective factor that can influence students to avoid drugs? Sorority and fraternity membership Mental health problems Positive expectations about drugs Having a healthy social network

Having a healthy social network

A man asks his office-mate to call 911 because he is experiencing tightness in his chest, pain in his left arm and shoulder, shortness of breath, and dizziness. Which condition is he likely experiencing? Heart attack Stroke Peripheral artery disease Angina pectoris

Heart Attack

According to the CDC Website and the chart "10 Leading Causes of Death by Age Group, United States...", the top 5 leading causes of death for all age groups from most to least are:

Heart Disease, Malignant Neoplasms, Unintentional Injury, Chronic Low Respiratory Disease, Cerebrovascular

Diabetes mellitus is a disease characterized by low blood pressure high blood glucose high blood protein high blood fats

High blood glucose

_____________ involves a team of professionals and volunteers who provide terminally ill patients with medical, psychological, and spiritual support, along with support for their families Health care Curative care Palliative care Hospice care

Hospice care

The ozone layer is the layer of gas located 100 miles above the Earth's surface. in the stratosphere and protects the planet from UVB radiation. close to Earth and poses no serious health threats. a chemical that is produced when oxygen interacts with water.

In the stratosphere and protects the planet from UVB radiation.

Marijuana may have all the following adverse effects EXCEPT increased risk of heart attack. increased risk of lung disorders (although more research is needed) increased production of testosterone in males. short-term issues with learning and memory issues.

Increased production of testosterone in males

Which of the following is a concern in regard to overpopulation? Increased fish stocks Increased use of alternative fuels Increased levels of prosperity in developed nations Increased use of non-renewable resources

Increased use of non-renewable resources

The term ______________ describes physical violence, sexual violence, stalking, or psychological harm by a current or former partner or spouse. assault intimate partner violence none of the above sexual harrassment

Intimate Partner Violence

________ cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States. lung prostate colon skin

Lung

When Maria's boyfriend returned from the health clinic, he told her he had been diagnosed with gonorrhea. Which of the following statements is TRUE? Maria should take lots of vitamins and eat a healthy diet to prevent infection. Maria does not need to worry because she does not have any gonorrhea symptoms. Maria should go to the clinic to get tested for gonorrhea and treated if she has it. Maria does not need to worry about contracting an STI because she was checked last year.

Maria should go to the clinic to get tested for gonorrhea and treated if she has it.

The health insurance program jointly funded by the states and the federal government that provides coverage for low-income individuals and families is Medicare. Social Security. COBRA. Medicaid.

Medicaid

A 70-year-old retired person would be eligible for health insurance coverage through Medicare. Social Security. Medicaid. COBRA.

Medicare

Several factors why women live longer than men include all of the following EXCEPT: Men are more likely than women to have health insurance. Estrogen levels in women appear to have a protective effect on their heart and circulatory systems. Testosterone levels are higher in men than in women and are related to more frequent cardiovascular and immune disorders. Males work in more dangerous jobs, including police, fire fighters, and construction, and they are more exposed to violence.

Men are more likely than women to have health insurance.

A biopsy reveals that a woman who has had breast cancer now has cancer in her lymph nodes. The process of cancer spreading from one organ or body area to others is metastasis. transvergence. malignance. transference.

Metastasis

According to the 2012 National Health Interview Survey, which of the following is the most common complimentary health approach among adults? Meditation Massage Natural products like herbal medicines and dietary supplements Special diets

Natural products like herbal medicines and dietary supplements

When trying to ensure clean air in your home, sources of pollution to look for include all of the following EXCEPT radon. carbon monoxide nitroglycerine. mold.

Nitroglycerine

The primary care practitioner in your school's health clinic has a master's degree and is authorized to perform exams, conduct diagnostic tests, and in some states may also prescribe medications. She is a licensed practical nurse. nurse practitioner. vocational nurse. registered nurse.

Nurse practitioner

Drugs that can be purchased without a prescription as part of self-care are brand-name drugs. generic drugs. formulary drugs. over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.

OTC Drugs

____________ is a disease that thins and weakens bones to the point that they become fragile and break easily. Shingles Calcification Osteoporosis Arthritis

Osteoporosis

Which organ did German scientists remove from dogs to first re-create the signs and symptoms of diabetes mellitus? pancreas kidney stomach liver

Pancreas

Microscopic organisms that are disease-causing agents are called toxins. carcinogens. antibodies. pathogens.

Pathogens

Walking to class or up a flight of stairs would be examples of physical activity. physical fitness. exercise. endurance.

Physical Activity

A ___________ is any substance, including medications, that is harmful to your body if too much is eaten, inhaled, injected, or absorbed through the skin poison drug opoid pharmaceutical

Poison

The term for an environmental contaminant that causes potential harm to living organisms is compound. runoff. pollutant. hazard.

Pollutant

What country decided to decriminalize all drugs and use the resources for things like addiction and job creation programs? Spain Brazil Germany Portugal

Portugal

The stage of change a smoker is in when he or she has no intention of quitting is preparation. contemplation. maintenance. precontemplation.

Precontemplation

A payment made to an insurance company, usually on a monthly basis, to cover the cost of an insurance policy is the premium. deductible. waiting period. lifetime limit.

Premium

Using prescription drugs for non-medical reasons is known as drug tolerance. none of the available answers. detoxification prescription drug abuse.

Prescription drug abuse

Prevention includes a wide range of activities aimed at reducing risks or threats to health. Taking an online health class and learning about healthy habits is an example of secondary prevention primary prevention tertiary prevention none of the available answers

Primary Prevention

Which of the following play a role in developing and repairing bone, muscle, skin, and blood cells? Water Fats Carbohydrates Proteins

Proteins

What is the examination of the interactions among psychological, behavioral, and social factors with immunological and neuroendocrine outcomes? Neurology Psychoneuroimmunology Kinesiology Neurotransmission

Psychoneuroimmunology

Which of the following is NOT part of the "3 Rs" of waste hierarchy? reduce recovery recycle reuse

Recovery

Most experts agree that a key step in slowing climate change is to make cars larger and more efficient. reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. repeal all industrial waste laws. eliminate mass transportation.

Reduce emissions of greenhouse gases

The recommended diet for individuals at risk of developing diabetes includes all of the following foods EXCEPT fatty fish refined grains whole grains. high-fiber foods

Refined grains

Overpopulation can result from all of the following EXCEPT rising economic status. increase in immigration decline in mortality rates. little control over reproductive choices, resulting in an increase in births

Rising economic status

Thanks in part to successful fire injury prevention activities, such as ______________________, deaths and injuries caused by residential fires have declined over the past several decades. smoke alarm installation and fire safety education smoke alarm installation fire safety education stove technology

Smoke alarm installation and fire safety education

Climate change includes all of the following features EXCEPT the end of seasonal variations. increasing global temperatures. changes in rain or snowfall amounts. rising sea levels.

The end of seasonal variations

Increases in the planet's temperature over the past few decades can be attributed to the enhanced greenhouse effect. the increased use of chlorofluorocarbons. excess carbon monoxide. acid rain.

The enhanced greenhouse effect

James is no longer able to feel the same effect from his drug of choice with his regular dose; he needs to increase the amount of the drug to feel the desired effect. This demonstrates withdrawal. adjustment. tolerance. intolerance.

Tolerance

Although improvements have occurred in overall life expectancy, children born in America today may be the first generation to have a shorter life span than their parents. True False

True

Burnout is a psychosocial syndrome. It involves feelings of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and lack of energy. True False

True

Drowning is the fifth leading cause of unintentional injury death for people of all ages, and the second leading cause of injury death for children ages 1 to 14 years. True False

True

Many people seek out foods that provide the greatest health benefits. This trend is giving rise to the idea of functional foods, which not only help meet basic nutritional needs but also are reported to fight illness and aging True False

True

The common cold is a virus, which means it cannot be treated with antibiotics. True False

True

The concept of death stays the same from early childhood to late adulthood. True False

True

There is no safe level of exposure to tobacco smoke. True False

True

Vaccines contain killed pathogens, or extracts from pathogens, or modified strains of pathogens that are no longer harmful. True False

True

Waste management is intended to reduce adverse effects of waste on health, the environment, and/or aesthetics True False

True

Taking responsibility for your health care and developing health literacy involve all of the following EXCEPT using over-the-counter medications to treat a sudden, serious illness. learning when to seek medical attention. learning how to navigate the health care system. being knowledgeable about the benefits and limits of self-care.

Using over-the-counter medications to treat a sudden, serious illness.

Bethany is 42 and has cervical cancer. It is probably related to an infection she had during her college years, which was Chlamydia. syphilis. human papillomavirus (HPV). hepatitis A.

human papillomavirus (HPV)

Based on a recent cholesterol screening, Marlon decided that he has to stop eating so much fast food and get more exercise. Between work and school, his free time is limited, but he is determined to lower his cholesterol level and improve his overall health. The BEST way for Marlon to stay motivated to improve his diet and work out regularly is to make weekly resolutions for how many times to work out and chastise himself if he hasn't accomplished his planned goal. set an ambitious goal and chart daily and weekly progress using online tools. set specific and realistic short- and long-term goals and reward himself for meeting them. depend on his friends to keep him away from his favorite fast-food restaurants.

set specific and realistic short- and long-term goals and reward himself for meeting them.

HIV can potentially be transmitted through all of the following EXCEPT receiving a blood transfusion prior to 1985. sharing food utensils with an infected person. a condom breaking during vaginal intercourse. sharing a needle/syringe with an infected person.

sharing food utensils with an infected person.

The leading cause of unintentional deaths in the United states according to the CDC is ________________. unintentional poisoning. unintentional suffocation. unintentional fall. unintentional motor vehicle traffic.

unintentional poisoning

An example of an event likely to be associated with distress is the end of final exam week. bouncing several checks. getting the highest score on a difficult exam. completing an assignment.

Bouncing several checks

According to the documentary Weight of the Nation, obesity in children is linked to watching television primarily because children drink a lot of fruit juice and soda while watching TV. children who watch TV do not engage in physical activity. children are exposed to toxic food advertising of unhealthy foods.

Children are exposed to toxic food advertising of unhealthy foods.

Which type of proteins contain all nine essential amino acids? Incomplete Complementary Complete Plant-source

Complete

Which of the following hormones might contribute to the "Freshman 15"—the tendency to gain about 15 pounds during the first year of college? Estrogen Epinephrine Testosterone Cortisol

Cortisol

The Six Dimensions of Health are (check each answer below): Environmental Social Religion Spiritual Physical Sexual Emotional Mental Intellectual

Environmental Social Spiritual Physical Emotional Intellectual

Which type of physical activity involves planned, structured, and repetitive body movement? Strength Fitness Exercise Aerobic

Exercise

The measure of energy expended while a person is engaged in physical activities is basal metabolic rate. exercise metabolic rate. resting metabolic rate. calorie intake.

Exercise metabolic rate

Even though we have seen dramatic increases in overweight and obesity in the United States, there have not been increases in eating disorders and body image issues. True False

False

Measuring neck circumference helps screen for possible health risks that come with being overweight and obesity, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. True False

False

Most nutrition researchers believe low carbohydrate diets are the best way to lose weight. True False

False

Which of the following is the most energy-dense source of calories in the human diet? Fats Water Carbohydrates Proteins

Fats

Stress management consists of eliminating all sources of stress. firmly controlling reactions to stress. learning to juggle as many tasks as possible. finding balance and developing coping strategies.

Finding balance and developing coping strategies

The range of motion that a joint or series of joints can achieve is flexibility. extension. strength. endurance.

Flexibility

Celia spends a good deal of her time worrying, is easily fatigued, and often has difficulty concentrating, which is affecting her grades. Her symptoms may characterize panic disorder. obsessive-compulsive disorder. generalized anxiety disorder. bipolar disorder.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

The high prevalence of overweight and obesity across the population is of concern because individuals who are overweight obese, compared to those with a normal or healthy weight, are at increased risk for many serious diseases and health conditions, including the following EXCEPT: Mental Illness High blood pressure Glaucoma Type 2 diabetes Heart Disease

Glaucoma

The body converts all forms of simple sugars into which of the following substances to provide energy to cells? Glucose Maltose Glycogen Starch

Glucose

The complex carbohydrate form of a sugar that is stored in the liver and muscles is glucose. glucagon. glycogen. galactose.

Glycogen

Wellness is BEST described as physical health. freedom from illness. freedom from stress. good physical and mental health.

Good Physical and Mental Health

Overall, the leading cause of death for Americans is heart disease. respiratory disease. accidents. cancer.

Heart Disease

Regular aerobic exercise improves the functioning of the lungs, bronchi, and large vessels. bones and muscles. heart, lungs, and blood vessels. skeletal and cardiac muscles.

Heart, lungs, and blood vessels

The ideal cholesterol ratio for an individual would include low HDL and low LDL. high HDL and high LDL. low HDL and high LDL. high HDL and low LDL

high HDL and low LDL

Approximately what percentage of Americans are not active at recommended levels? 50% 40% 70% 60%

60%

Jo has been seeing a counselor to discuss her issues with anxiety and depression, which developed a few months after she moved to a new city for a job. Which of the following is the most likely source of her anxiety and depression? An ethical conflict A lack of social support A dull daily routine Multiple physical factors

A lack of social support

Anxiety disorders are the least costly of mental health disorders to treat. affect approximately 1 out of 5 Americans. are the main type of disorder affecting adults over the age of 65. are an acceptable condition of the majority of employees

Affect approximately 1 out of 5 Americans

Examples of individual behavior determinants of health include all of the following EXCEPT: hand washing alcohol, cigarette, and other drug use physical activity diet age

Age

Hearing ominous footsteps following you late at night on a campus walking path would likely trigger which phase of the general adaptation syndrome? Recovery Resistance Alarm Exhaustion

Alarm

Barriers to accessing health services include: High cost Lack of availability Lack of insurance coverage All available answers

All available answers

Safety and security needs include: all available answers personal security financial security health and well-being

All available answers

Which of the following is a possible characteristic of a fad-diet? It involves using specific food substitutes It involves eating only specific combinations of food It involves cutting out entire food groups All available answers are possible characteristics of a fad diet

All available answers are possible characteristics of a fad diet

__________ is a type of eating disorder that mainly affects adolescent girls and young women, but can also affect men. A person with this disease has an intense fear of gaining weight and severely limits food intake. Binge Eating Bipolar Anorexia Nervosa Anxiety

Anorexia Nervosa

A measurement based on the relationship between a person's height and weight that is highly correlated to the amount of body fat is the body mass index. body fat index. body composition index. obesity index.

Body Mass Index

Some controllable health risk factors include: Sex/gender Family history of a disease How much physical activity you get What you eat Whether you misuse drugs Ancestry How much alcohol you drink Whether you use tobacco

How much physical activity you get What you eat Whether you misuse drugs How much alcohol you drink Whether you use tobacco

To manage stress, the first step is to determine which stressors can be reduced or eliminated. choose to ignore the stressors in your life. identify and assess the stressors in your life. control your emotional responses.

Identify and assess the stressors in your life

According to the TED-Ed video on stress and research on stress and body function, prolonged stress has been found to increases adaptive energy stores. affect a limited number of body systems. increase B cell function. impair the immune response.

Impair the immune response

Healthy People 2020 is a plan designed to improve health-related quality of life and years of life for all Americans. update FDA regulations on the manufacture and sale of drugs in the United States. extend health insurance coverage to millions more Americans. increase payments to doctors who serve Medicaid and Medicare patients

Improve health-related quality of life and years of life for all Americans.

Exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease by all of the following EXCEPT increasing heart efficiency. improving resting heart rate improving blood flow. increasing LDL levels.

Increasing LDL levels

Exercise reduces stress by providing a therapeutic way to reduce or eliminate pain. suppressing endocrine function. increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormones. expanding aerobic capacity.

Increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormones

Cortisol contributes to weight gain by increasing thirst for sweet beverages. increasing hunger and activating fat storage enzymes. increasing testosterone production. stimulating cravings for healthy foods such as vegetables.

Increasing hunger and activating fat storage enzymes

The ability to think clearly, analyze information, and use one's mental capacity to meet life's challenges is known as emotional health. Social health. physical health. intellectual health.

Intellectual Health

The increasingly high rate of overweight and obesity among Americans is primarily due to heredity. lifestyle. metabolism. environment.

Lifestyle

In the United States, which of the following factors does NOT affect most people's choices about dietary intake? Advertising Cultural traditions Convenience Limited food supply

Limited food supply

Keisha puts herself down all the time. She approaches any challenge with a negative attitude and doubts her ability to succeed. Keisha is displaying low self-esteem. poor self-control. clinical depression. a dysfunctional response.

Low self-esteem

Which of the following is a time management tip that can reduce stress? Make a daily list of tasks and prioritize them. Take a day off even if you have assignments due. Only clean up clutter when you have enough time to do it right. Let your mail pile up and only look at it once a week.

Make a daily list of tasks and prioritize them

Which type of disorder disrupts thoughts, feelings, moods, and behavior to the extent that it causes distress and difficulty functioning in day-to-day life? Neurological impairment Cognitive disorder Post-traumatic stress Mental illness

Mental Illness

The amount of force that a muscle is capable of exerting is referred to as muscular endurance. overload. Correct! muscular strength. aerobic capacity.

Muscular strength

Serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine are all examples of depression medications neurotransmitters hormones herbal supplements

Neurotransmitter

A 20-year-old female with a BMI of 34 would be categorized as athletic normal obese. underweight

Obese

Evan washes his hands more than 50 times a day because of an ongoing fixation on germs; he is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. obsessive-compulsive disorder. schizophrenia. a phobia.

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

To check your pulse and determine your heart rate during aerobic exercise, it is best to place your index and middle fingers on arteries located inside the wrist or behind the knee. on the side of neck or inside the wrist. over the heart or inside the elbow. on the temple or side of the neck.

On the side of neck or inside the wrist

How does your body adjust to the caloric decrease in some diets? The body produces its own calories to make up for the loss The body lowers its metabolic rate The body increases its metabolic rate All available answers may apply

The body lowers its metabolic rate

Living a sedentary lifestyle means that an individual has high levels of physical activity. does a lot of walking, but nothing else. only engages in light physical activity associated with typical day-to-day activities. only engages in strength based activities.

Only engages in light physical activity associated with typical day-to-day activities.

According to the TED-Ed video on depression, how long does it usually take for someone with a mental illness to seek help? over five years around one year around six months over ten years

Over ten years

The U.S. population has become increasingly sedentary because physical education is required in schools. people spend more time sitting at home and at work. people are under more stress at work. people have less access to health clubs than in the past.

People spend more time sitting at home and at work

Immunization against infectious diseases is an example of what category of disease prevention? none of the available answers primary secondary tertiary

Primary

To successfully change a behavior, a person must recognize that change is a(n) isolated event. chance to wipe out past mistakes. stressful situation. process that occurs in stages.

Process that occurs in stages

Which of the following is a good strategy for eliminating the stigma associated with mental illness? suggesting to a friend with mental illness to get over it. avoiding treatment facilities. providing accurate information about mental illness. feeling sympathy for those with mental illness.

Providing accurate information about mental illness

Risk factors for suicide include all of the following EXCEPT depression and other mental disorders firearms in the home prior suicide attempt renewed sexual interest

Renewed Sexual Interest

Activities that cause the body's muscles to work or hold against an applied force or weight is known as ___________ training. aerobic mental flexibility resistance

Resistance

There is some evidence that relaxation techniques may be an effective part of an overall treatment plan for some stress related disorders, including all of the following EXCEPT: depression headache schizophrenia anxiety pain

Schizophrenia

Jill has many friends, is respected by her coworkers, and maintains a great relationship with her boyfriend. Her ability to interact with others is an example of which dimension of health? Social Intellectual Physical Emotional

Social

Which of the following is TRUE about stress? Stress does not affect a person's general health. Stress is only produced by externally imposed factors and is always negative. It is possible to eliminate all stressors in our lives if we try hard enough. Stress is a mental and physical response to real or perceived changes and challenges

Stress is a mental and physical response to real or perceived changes and challenges

What is the phone number 1-800-273-TALK (8255) primarily used for? Substance Abuse Roadside Assistance Suicide Prevention Poison Control

Suicide Prevention

As Joe prepares to spar with a tae kwon do opponent, his heart rate and respiration rate increase. These are indicators that which branch of the nervous system has been activated? Parasympathetic Sympathetic Autonomic Central

Sympathetic

Which of the following is TRUE about a major depressive disorder? True depressive disorders are the same as feeling down after a bad experience. Symptoms include physical exhaustion and an inability to concentrate. People can snap out of it if they choose. Symptoms usually do not last for more than a month or two and can be easily managed.

Symptoms include physical exhaustion and an inability to concentrate

Nutrients are the constituents in food that the body requires to function properly. the healthful compounds found in vitamins and minerals. made up of three basic food groups: proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. units of measure that indicate the amount of energy in a particular food.

The constituents in food that the body requires to function properly.

David woke up in the middle of the night because he smelled smoke. This most likely caused him to experience the adaptation syndrome. the flight-or-fight response. insomnia. the resistance response.

The flight-or-fight response

Over the last 20 years, the calorie intake of Americans has increased. This is due in part to the increase in low-price restaurant chains. increased consumption of fat. increased consumption of organic food. the inability to recognize normal serving sizes.

The inability to recognize normal serving sizes

Psychological health is a complex interaction of opinions and interpretations of past experiences. thoughts, feelings, and personal experiences. personal experiences and thoughts of future events. thoughts of present and future events.

Thoughts, feelings, and personal experiences

When liquid oils are hydrogenated LDLs are produced. trans fatty acids are produced. HDLs are produced. amino acids are produced.

Trans fatty acids are produced

The change model that assesses an individual's readiness to implement a healthier behavior and provides insight into the decision making process that leads to action is known as behavior modification model. health belief model. transtheoretical model. social cognitive model.

Transtheoretical Model

Exercise can improve mental health and relieve stress. True False

True

When setting SMART Goals, S.M.A.R.T. stands for Specific, Measurable, Action-Oriented or Attainable, Realistic and Time-Bound

True

Potent and essential organic compounds that promote growth and help to maintain life and health are nutrients. minerals. additives. vitamins.

Vitamins