What are the three sides of the health triangle?

• Physical, Mental, Social
• Emotional, Physical, Spiritual
• Mental, Emotional, Academic
• Physical, Emotional, Financial

Answer explanation

The health triangle includes physical, mental, and social health.

Which of the following best describes mental health?

• How much you exercise
• Your ability to read
• Your emotional and psychological well-being
• Your financial status

Answer explanation

Mental health is about how you think, feel, and act.

A balanced health triangle means:

• You focus more on physical health
• All three sides are equally strong
• You ignore mental health
• You focus only on nutrition

Answer explanation

Balance means equal attention to all aspects of health.

Which of these activities improves social health?

• Lifting weights
• Studying alone
• Talking with friends
• Sleeping more

Answer explanation

Social interaction supports social health.

If one part of the health triangle is affected, what happens?

• Nothing changes
• The entire triangle remains balanced
• Other parts may also be affected
• It only affects physical health

Answer explanation

The triangle is interconnected.

What does the health continuum represent?

• How much medicine you take
• The balance of your diet
• A range from poor to excellent health
• Your ability to exercise

Answer explanation

The continuum shows where your health currently lies.

Where would a person with regular sleep, exercise, and good diet fall on the health continuum?

• Near the illness end
• In the hospital
• Middle of the continuum
• Toward the wellness end

Answer explanation

These are signs of good wellness.

Lan is often tired and stressed with little sleep. Where is she likely to be on the health continuum?

• Wellness end
• Illness end
• Middle
• None

Answer explanation

She lacks rest and is overwhelmed.

Which of the following is an example of heredity?

• Getting a cold from a friend
• Having blue eyes like your mom
• Liking to swim
• Learning English

Answer explanation

Heredity includes genetic traits.

An example of environmental influence on health is:

• Your family's height
• Your DNA
• Access to a nearby park
• Your attitude

Answer explanation

Your surroundings affect your health options.