Health and Wellness Review

Which of the following best defines "Health"?

• The absence of disease only

• A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being

• The ability to run fast

• Having a healthy diet only

What is "Wellness" most closely related to?

• The process of abstaining from all activities

• The overall balance of physical, mental, and social health

• Only physical fitness

• Avoiding all social interactions

Which of the following is an example of a "Risk Behavior"?

• Eating a balanced diet

• Smoking cigarettes

• Exercising regularly

• Getting enough sleep

Which factor is NOT considered a part of your "Environment"?

• The air you breathe

• Your family traditions

• The water you drink

• The neighborhood you live in

What is "Abstinence"?

• Participating in risky behaviors

• Avoiding harmful behaviors

• Eating unhealthy foods

• Ignoring your health

Which of the following is a lifestyle factor that promotes good health?

• Getting regular physical activity

• Skipping breakfast

• Staying up late every night

• Ignoring stress

What is one step to becoming responsible for your own health?

• Ignoring health warnings

• Making informed decisions about your health

• Relying only on others for health advice

• Avoiding regular check-ups

Which of the following best describes "Cumulative Risks"?

• Risks that occur only once

• Risks that increase in effect with each added risk

• Risks that are always unavoidable

• Risks that are always physical

What is the main difference between physical, social, and mental/emotional well-being?

• Physical is about exercise, social is about relationships, and mental/emotional is about thoughts and feelings

• Physical is about relationships, social is about thoughts, and mental/emotional is about exercise

• All three are the same

• Physical is about feelings, social is about exercise, and mental/emotional is about relationships

What makes a person health literate?

• The ability to read only health magazines

• The ability to obtain, interpret, and understand basic health information and services

• The ability to memorize health facts

• The ability to avoid all health education