Health - Final Exam Review (2019)

Which of the following best describes the health triangle?

• When two sides of the triangle are strong, the third will take care of itself.

• It is best to focus on improving one side of the triangle at a time.

• To be truly healthy, all three sides need to be in balance.

Abstinence can lead to

• an addiction to tobacco or alcohol.

• getting a sexually transmitted disease.

• a lower risk for disease.

Which of the following is NOT a lifestyle factor?

• smoking cigarettes

• having weak eyesight

• having friends

The three elements of your health triangle are

• relationships, physical exercise, and stress management.

• heredity, lifestyle factors, and nutrition.

• physical, mental/emotional, and social health.

The dynamic nature of our health means that

• it is constantly changing.

• we have little control over it.

• we have little control over it.

Which influence on health cannot be changed?

• heredity

• your values

• the environment

Which of the following is a cumulative risk?

• not wearing a seatbelt

• riding a bike without a helmet

• eating a high-fat diet

Which of the following is most likely to be an unreliable source of health information?

• an online chat room

• an encyclopedia

• a medical school's Internet site

Which of the following is necessary for effective communication?

• making sure your facial expressions and gestures reflect your verbal message

• interrupting the speaker to ask questions

• speaking in a sarcastic tone

Which is an internal influence on your health?

• your family

• your friends

• your likes and dislikes