Health_Unit 3_How Government and Culture Influence Our Health

Using famous people in their commercials is a technique that advertisers make smoking ____________.

• look cool

• unattractive

• unappealing

• not pleasant

Answer explanation

Unit 3 Lesson 3

In Food Swamps/Deserts, fruits are vegetables are readily available.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Unit 3 Lesson 2

"For those with limited resources, it can be difficult to purchase healthy foods. Areas without healthy options are called food deserts, or places where residents don’t have easy access to fresh fruits and vegetables, which are an essential part of a healthy diet. Food deserts are most often found in poorer areas."

FDA approval does what?

• Shows products are safe and effective

• Increases profit

• Helps with advertising

• FDA approval doesn't matter

Answer explanation

Unit 3 Lesson 1

"FDA, or Food and Drug Administration was born – this is the government agency that regulates food and drug production and use, among other things."

What is a social norm?

• standards for behaving socially

• a social law

• stated rules

• Inappropriate language/behavior

Answer explanation

Unit 3 Lesson 4

"norms, meaning standards, within our culture."

Why is there not a universal set of norms?

• People and cultures are different with different ways of thinking

• Norms are stated rules/laws and not everyone follows them

• We don't know what norms are

• You have to think the same to have the same norms

Answer explanation

Unit 3 Lesson 4

"But the idea of “normal” does not come from just the media, it also comes from culture, including our families. There are a lot of ways that people get messages about what cultural standards are. In reality, people and their lives are so diverse and interesting that there are many ways to be healthy and productive. No one standard defines what normal is."

How are ethics formed?

• entirely from family

• group projects in school

• interacting with several groups and communities

• religious organizations

One way to improve a food swamp/desert is to

• bring in more fast food options.

• give access to clean water.

• provide access to fresh fruits and veggies.

• move away.

Answer explanation

Unit 3 Lesson 2

"Today, several government agencies are looking at ways to get more fresh produce into these areas and encourage both retailers and residents to have healthier options on hand."

Zero tolerance policies....

• create a safe school environment

• encourage parent involvement

• highlight positive behaviors

• expel bad students

Answer explanation

Unit 3 Lesson 2

"In 1994, zero tolerance policies were enacted to protect students from the dangerous behaviors of others."

In a healthy diet, most of the food should come from ____________.

• fruits and vegetables.

• junk food.

• meat and potatoes.

• carbs.

Answer explanation

Unit 3 Lesson 2

"fresh fruits and vegetables, which are an essential part of a healthy diet."

When does a product recall occur?

• A product is unpopular

• A product is making people sick

• A new product comes out

• A product has run out in stores

Answer explanation

Unit 3 Lesson 1

"recall, which is a process that requires consumers to return a defective or dangerous product to the manufacturer,"