Health Quiz

Which of the following statements about your total health is NOT true?

• physical health is the most important area of your health triangle

• your health triangle includes physical, mental/emotional, and social health

• it's important to pay attention to all three areas of your health triangle

• spiritual health is a part of mental/emotional health

Which of the following is a health risk behavior?

• using sunscreen

• being aware of your surroundings

• getting 4 hours of sleep

• wearing a seatbelt

The health skill that involves taking the time to understand the factors that impact your health is

• accessing information.

• conflict resolution.

• analyzing influences.

• goal setting.

Which health skill is used by an individual who carefully evaluates the validity of the health information found on a Web site?

• decision making

• accessing information

• analyzing influences

• conflict resolution

“Mindless eating” is most likely to cause you to

• need food.

• gain weight.

• forget to eat.

• feel hungry.

Which of the following factors that influence health do individuals have the least control over?

• behavior

• heredity

• attitude

• social environment

Good nutrition can affect your lifelong health by

• increasing your risk of stroke.

• helping you avoid weight gain.

• leading to osteoporosis.

• causing cardiovascular disease.

The primary purpose of television commercials advertising health products is to

• sell particular products.

• inform the consumer about health products.

• advocate for consumer’s rights.

• share information with medical professionals.

Which of the following is NOT a risk behavior?

• tobacco use

• violence

• abstinence

• alcohol use

Which of the following behaviors would have a negative impact on an individual's total health?

• making responsible decisions

• showing disrespect to other students

• avoiding tobacco

• taking responsibility for actions