Chapter 1 Leading a Healthy Lifestyle

Prior to the twentieth century, what were the leading causes of death?

• unhealthy behaviors
• infectious diseases
• controllable risk factors
• age, race, and gender

Controllable risk factors for heart disease include

• age, race, and gender.
• heredity, weight, and physical activity.
• high blood pressure, smoking, and age. 
• physical activity, weight, and smoking.

Knowledge of health information needed to make good health decisions is 

• health literacy.
• physical health.
• emotional health.
• wellness.

What is the cause of most health problems today?

• lifestyle
• infectious diseases
• risk factors
• heredity

The risk behaviors that cause the most serious health problems today include

• sedentary lifestyle and poor eating habits.
• sexual activity and behaviors that cause injuries.
• alcohol, drug, and tobacco use.
• all of the above

Having satisfying relationships is an example of good

• spiritual health.
• mental health.
• emotional health.
• social health.

Manuel is a well-adjusted person. He maintains friendships, controls stress, deals with everyday problems, exercises, and eats a balanced diet. Manuel feels good about himself and is able to make decisions that maximize his health. Manuel has

• physical health.
• average health.
• good self-esteem.
• wellness.

What is the single leading preventable cause of death in the United States?

• a high-fat diet
• failure to wear a seat belt
• homicide
• tobacco use

Health concerns can be addressed by

• conducting medical research and developing new technologies.
• promoting health education.
• creating public policies such as governmental regulations.
• all of the above

Abel is mentally healthy, He

• expresses emotions constructively and asks for help when he's sad.
• recycles used paper, glass, and aluminum.
• has high self-esteem, enjoys new things, and is free of mental illness.
• respects others, has supportive relationships, and expresses needs to others.