Identifying Health Risks

Which is an example of media?

• culture

• advertising

• gender

What is the term for all the traits passed biologically from parent to child?

• culture

• habits

• heredity

Which risk factor do you have the least control over?

• your choice of friends

• your use of seat belts

• your environment

Which is an example of a healthy habit?

• eating junk food

• exercising regularly

• staying up late at night

Which can be a positive influence of television?

• learning about a health topic

• being misled by advertisers

Which is a benefit of accepting a ride from a friend with a learner’s permit?

• getting home on time

• getting into a car accident

• having a friend get in trouble

True or False: Eye color is an example of an inherited trait?

• True

• False

Which is a part of your culture?

• healthcare

• whether you are a male or female

• foods you eat with your family

True or False: Analyzing the possible benefits and risks is a way to evaluate a risk factor?

• True

• False

Suppose a friend is always tired because she stays up late watching television. Which factor is having a negative influence on her health?

• heredity

• behavior

• healthcare