Recognizing factors that affect health and wellness

Lily, Abigail, and Priya are discussing their health habits. Lily believes that the choices they make now do not determine their level of health and wellness now and in the future. Is Lily's statement correct?

• false

• true

Dr. Smith is studying Michael's family history to determine his risk factors for diseases or disorders. Arjun and Maya are also his patients. Is this a valid method?

• true

• false

Anika, David, and Kai are part of a social group that practices a unique culture and community behaviors. Does this affect their health and wellness?

• false

• true

Olivia, a student with lower income and lower education, is linked to better health than Michael and Kai who have higher income and education.

• true

• false

Nora saw Liam texting while driving and Jackson smoking. These are examples of risky behaviors that can negatively impact their health and wellness.

• false

• true

Avery, Liam, and Jackson went on a school trip to a big city. They noticed that the weather conditions and pollution levels were quite different from their hometown. These are examples of risk factors in a person’s ____ environment.

• economic

• social

• physical

• health and wellness

Harper, Isla, and Evelyn are studying biology. They learned about segments of DNA that determine the structure and function of a person’s cells and affect individual development, personality, and health. What are these segments called?

• culture

• risk factors

• environment

• genes

• protective factors

Rohan, Anika, and Charlotte are studying about a group of people. They are trying to understand their beliefs, values, customs, and arts. What are they studying?

• genes

• risk factors

• protective factors

• culture

• environment

Mason, Olivia, and Lily are discussing the circumstances, objects, or conditions that surround them in their everyday life at school and home. What term best describes these?

• culture

• environment

• protective factors

• risk factors

• genes

Rohan, Kai, and William are discussing about aspects of their lives that could potentially increase the chance of a disease, injury, or decline in health. What are they discussing about?

• protective factors

• genes

• culture

• environment

• risk factors