Chapter 1 Unit 1: Health and Teens

Front

What is a lifestyle disease?

Back

A disease caused partly by unhealthy behaviors and partly by other factors.

Answer explanation

A lifestyle disease is influenced by unhealthy behaviors, such as poor diet and lack of exercise, along with other factors like genetics and environment. This makes the correct choice the one that acknowledges these contributing elements.

Front

What is a risk factor?

Back

Anything that increases the likelihood of injury, disease, or other health problems

Answer explanation

A risk factor is anything that increases the likelihood of injury, disease, or other health problems. This definition clearly identifies the correct choice, distinguishing it from exercise, healthy behaviors, or types of medicine.

Front

What does sedentary mean?

Back

Not taking part in physical activity on a regular basis

Answer explanation

Sedentary refers to a lifestyle characterized by little or no physical activity. Therefore, the correct choice is 'Not taking part in physical activity on a regular basis', as it accurately defines the term.

Front

Which of the following best distinguishes between controllable and uncontrollable risk factors?
Controllable risk factors can be changed, while uncontrollable risk factors cannot be changed.

Back

Controllable risk factors can be changed, while uncontrollable risk factors cannot be changed.

Answer explanation

The correct choice clearly states that controllable risk factors can be changed, while uncontrollable risk factors cannot be changed. This definition accurately distinguishes between the two types of risk factors.

Front

Select three behaviors you can adopt now to improve your health.

Back

Eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep

Answer explanation

Eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep are essential behaviors that promote overall health. These choices support physical fitness, mental well-being, and proper body function.

Front

What is a risk factor? Fill in the blank: A risk factor is anything that increases the likelihood of ______, disease, or other health problems.

Back

injury

Answer explanation

A risk factor is anything that increases the likelihood of injury, disease, or other health problems. The correct choice is 'injury' as it directly relates to health risks, unlike happiness, wealth, or success.

Front

Which of the following is a controllable risk factor for heart disease? A) Age, B) Physical activity, C) Gender, D) Heredity

Back

Physical activity

Answer explanation

Physical activity is a controllable risk factor for heart disease, as individuals can choose to increase their exercise levels. In contrast, age, gender, and heredity are uncontrollable factors.

Front

According to Table 1, which behavior is considered 'Best' for the controllable factor 'Physical activity'? Options: Watching TV very often, Walking the stairs instead of taking elevator, Playing a team sport three times a week

Back

Playing a team sport three times a week

Answer explanation

Playing a team sport three times a week is the best behavior for physical activity as it promotes regular exercise, social interaction, and teamwork, which are all beneficial for physical health compared to the other options.

Front

According to Table 1, what is the 'Better' behavior for the controllable factor 'Smoking'?

Back

Smoking every so often

Answer explanation

The 'Better' behavior for smoking is defined as 'Smoking every so often' because it indicates a more controlled and less frequent habit compared to the other options, which suggest heavier or more detrimental smoking behaviors.

Front

According to Table 1, what is the 'Bad' behavior for the controllable factor 'Weight'?

Back

Weighing 20 percent more than recommended body weight

Answer explanation

The 'Bad' behavior for the controllable factor 'Weight' is defined as weighing 20 percent more than the recommended body weight, as this indicates an unhealthy weight status.