Total Health Quiz

Historically, the definition of health is the absence of injury, illness, and negative emotion.

• True

• False

One of the most important 20th century breakthroughs in medicine was the discovery of:

• Protein

• RNA

• DNA

• Lipid

Many _____________ have been developed over time to prevent people from

acquiring diseases such as smallpox, polio, and COVID-19.

• antibiotics

• vaccines

• hormones

• vitamins

The discovery of penicillin was so revolutionary for medical treatment because:

• it was the first antibiotic that could effectively treat bacterial infections

• it was the first vaccine developed for viral diseases

• it was the first painkiller used in surgeries

• it was the first method to cure genetic disorders

What is one of the public health advances that improved human hygiene?

• Expansion of fast food chains

• Increased use of fossil fuels

• Clean water and sanitation systems

• Development of video games

Which public health advance focuses on ensuring the safety of what we eat?

• Food safety regulations

• Air pollution control

• Vaccination programs

• Water fluoridation

Which of the following is a current challenge in medicine?

• Marine biology

• Film production

• Automotive engineering

• Rising healthcare costs

Heredity can play a significant role in determining a person's total health.

• True

• False

Name at least three categories of total health.

Choose one category of total health:

1) Describe what it means, and

2) Give an example of something in your life related to the category