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WorksheetsLifetime Health (Part 1)
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 6hrs 50mins
Manuel is a well-adjusted person. He maintains friendships, controls stress, deals with everyday problems, exercises, and eats a balanced diet. Manuel feels good about himself and is able to make decisions that maximize his health. Manuel has...
environmental health
average health
public health
optimal health
Annette spends her Saturday morning collecting signatures on a petition to preserve a local park. Annette is a(n)...
advocate
protester
policymaker
researcher
How can having good physical health affect a person's mental health?
good physical health helps a person feel unity with other human beings
good physical health encourages respect for others
good physical health lowers controllable risk factors
good physical health promotes high self-esteem
Prior to the 20th century, most deaths were due to...
homicide
car accidents
infectious diseases
suicide
The leading cause of death among children and infants today is...
homicide
car accidents
diseases
suicide
controllable risk factors for heart disease include...
physical activity
smoking
weight and diet
all of the above
The term WELLNESS describes...
the achievement of a person's best in all six components of health
maintaining a good relationship with others
the absence of disease or injury
an unrealistic goal to strive towards
They ways in which health issues can be addressed include...
medical advances and technology
public policy
education
all of the above
The life skill that helps you deal with troubles or problems is...
communicating effectively
coping
practicing wellness
setting goals
Identify the life skill that teaches you to view TV commercials critically...
making GREAT decisions
Using refusal skills
evaluating media messages
communicating effectively
Identify the step that is NOT part of the "making GREAT decisions' model...
correct the situation
give thought to the problem
review your choices
think it over afterwards
Which step is NOT part of the process for CORRECTING a problem that resulted from a poor decision?
stop and admit you've made a poor choice
Think about who can discuss the situation with you
Wait and don't do anything about it right now
Go and correct the situation
which is a type of direct pressure?
role models
popular people
famous people
threats
Which is a type of indirect pressure?
teasing
radio
put-downs
persuasion
which is NOT an example of a refusal skill?
go along with the idea but don't participate
Ignore the request for pressure
make a joke out of it
give a reason
what should you do when practicing refusal skills
Always respect others
don't put anyone down
Use a firm voice and appropriate body language
all of the above
Which is an example of a SHORT term goal?
deciding whether to study that evening
traveling to Australia next summer
deciding which colleges to submit applications to
planning a birthday party for your grandmother next year
Which of these is an example of a LONG term goal?
calling your friend this evening
picking up a gallon of milk on the way home from school
preparing for the cross country meet that takes place on Thursday
visiting colleges next fall before submitting applications
Which of these is NOT one of the six suggestions for setting goals?
sensible
serious
safe
specific
When you make an action plan you should include...
rewards
a way to track your progress
all of the above
none of the above
why is it important to be able to communicate effectively?
to prevent misunderstandings
to build healthy relationships
to let others know what you need and want
all of the above
which of the following does NOT affect the development of self-esteem?
self-concept
shopping
interpreting messages from strangers
interpreting messages from friends and family
Mary failed her history test. When her parents asked why, Mary told them the teacher asked too many questions on subjects that were not covered in class. what defense mechanism is Mary using to cope with her failing grade?
rationalization
displacement
projection
denial
Symptoms of a mental disorder include all of the following EXCEPT...
too much or too little sleep
feeling very sad for 3 days after a pet dies
extreme anxiety of irrational fear
changes in personality
A mental disorder can be caused by...
inheriting the tendency to develop one
a death, an accident, abuse, or other traumatic event
alcoholism or an infection that affects the brain
all of the above
Characteristics of a mentally healthy person include all of the following EXCEPT...
a tendency to see challenges of life as opportunities
denying one's emotions
taking responsibility for one's behavior
persistence through setbacks and frustrations
You can keep your anger under control by...
recognizing you anger quickly
counting and taking deep breaths
using "I" messages
all of the above
Physical responses to stress can include...
faster breathing
tense muscles
widening of the pupils
all of the above
In response to distress, you can ....
feel frightened
feel confident
become focused
all of the above
Prolonged stress can...
make a person more susceptible to colds and flu
cause tension headaches
contribute to heart disease
all of the above
Stressors can be....
environmental
biological
mental challenges
all of the above
Long term stress can help you...
increase self esteem
reserve energy for fighting illness
keep your brain focused
none of the above
relaxation techniques...
relieve tension
reserve energy for fighting illness
help keep your brain focused
all of the above
All of the following are stages of grief except...
coping
bargaining
acceptance
anger
Harriet was feeling overwhelmed by all she had to do at school. She sat down and prioritized the tasks and assignments that needed to get done. Harriet minimized the effects of stress by using a technique called...
relaxation
positive self-talk
time management
building resiliency
Maggie has been living with terminal illness for almost a year now. Just recently, she has called her lawyer to make a will and has talked to her family about how she would like her funeral arranged. In facing her own death, Maggie is in the stage known as...
acceptance
denial
bargaining
depression
Things you can do to help yourself cope with a loss does NOT include...
getting plenty of rest
blaming yourself
crying to express your feelings
sharing pleasant memories
warning signs of suicide include...
feeling hopeless
withdrawing from family
taking more risks
all of the above
You notice that your friend Robert has been feeling down lately and that his grades have been dropping. He has also joked with you a couple times about suicide. You should...
tell a trusted adult, even if you think he is joking
keep your thoughts to yourself
avoid mentioning suicide
tell him to "snap out of it"
Which of the following is NOT true about TEEN suicide?
Teens are especially susceptible to feeling emotion and impulsive because of the physical and emotional changes they are going through
Suicide is the 3rd highest leading cause of death for people between the ages of 15-25
Teens with serious thoughts about suicide can rarely be stopped from attempting to commit suicide
Any talk or mention of suicide by a friend should be taken seriously
Sexual Abuse is...
sexual activity between family members
any sexual activity in which force or the threat of force is used
any sexual contact without consent
any unwanted remark, behavior, or touch that has sexual content
Ways to avoid dangerous situations include...
recognizing the signs that a situations is getting out of control
calming things down
leaving the situations
all of the above
If threatened at school, you could prevent bullying by...
avoiding bullies, standing up for yourself, and fighting back
respecting yourself, being assertive, and avoiding bullies
ignoring bullying, dealing with bullies yourself, not telling anyone about being bullied
joining a gang, fighting back, and scaring bullies
As your best friend changes for gym class, you notice bruises on her upper arms. You suspect that she has been abused. What can you do to help her stop the abuse?
encourage her to tell someone, go somewhere safe, and consider counseling
encourage her to confront her abuser, then leave the scene
encourage her to behave better, so that she will not get hurt
none of the above
Ashley just got home from a date with a boy she has been seeing for three months. She calls you and is very upset. She tells you that her date forced her to have sexual intercourse with him after she repeatedly told him no. What would you tell Ashley?
She asked for such behavior because she always flirts with him
she should take a shower and get cleaned up before calling the police
she should talk with her parents and inform the police and should NOT shower or change clothes
she should give him another chance
Sexual harassment is...
any sexual act without consent
sexual activity between family members
any unwanted remark, behavior or touch that has sexual content
any sexual activity in which force is used
Exercise is important because exercise can help you...
prevent the development of disease
better cope with stress
increase your energy level
all of the above
Exercise is beneficial to the heart because exercise...
raises blood cholesterol
increases heart strength
raises blood pressure
all of the above
An example of aerobic exercise is...
walking
cycling
swimming
all of the above
An example of anaerobic exercise is ...
baseball
bowling
weight lifting
all of the above
A rule to follow when exercising is...
always ignore pain
always dress for the weather
wear a rubberized suit when you exercise to lose weight
plan to work out strenuously only one day per week
Knowing your target heart rate zone can help you determine f you are exercising at the proper intensity. Your target heart rate zone should be between what percentages of your maximum heart rate?
35-50
25-80
60-85
93-110
The classes of nutrients include...
carbohydrates and fats
proteins and water
minerals and vitamins
all of the above
you can increase your calcium intake by...
eating more dark green leafy vegetables and bony fish
eating more peas and beans
eating more red meat and nuts
eating more seafood and iodized salt
Athletes, infants, and people who are ill...
have different energy, nutrient, and fluid needs than most other people
need much more protein than most other people
need to restrict fluid intake
should avoid sodium because it causes water retention
What do carbohydrates and fats have in common?
they are both good sources of energy
they both are made of many sugar molecules
they both cause heart disease
all of the above
Which statement BEST describes the relationship between diet and health?
a healthy diet includes drinking water
diet has little influence on health
diet can affect the risk of developing heart disease and other ailments
a healthy diet boosts metabolism
Vitamins needed to produce energy from carbohydrates, fats, and/or proteins include...
B1, B2, B3 and B5
folate, biotin, Vitamin C
vitamin A, C, D
Vitamins A, C, E
To choose a healthful diet, the food pyramid guide can be used to ...
select the recommended number of servings from each of the six food groups
obtain the recommended daily amount of a nutrient
meet the needs of almost all healthy people
combine four sets of reference values for nutrients
Carla skipped breakfast, but had 2 cups of vegetable soup, a grilled-cheese sandwich, and a banana for lunch; and had a yogurt after school...
she has plenty of calories left for a fast food dinner
she still requires 4-9 grains, 1-3 servings of fruits and vegetables, and 2-3 servings of protein
she has taken in far too much fat
she needs to eat a balanced nutrient-dense foods with the junk food she has eaten
Healthy snack choices include...
chips and a candy bar
low-nutrient density foods
high-nutrient density foods
none of the above, snacking is a bad habit
Vegetarians must carefully plan their diets because...
animal foods are the only source of dietary protein
it can be complicated to get all the essential vitamins and minerals from plant sources alone
vegetarian diets are not healthy
a plant base diet provides little fiber
Mike found out he did not make the basketball team. That evening, he was invited to have pizza with his friends. He chose not to eat an pizza. Mike's decision was influenced by...
his friends
the smell of pizza
his mood
the weather
Elizabeth and Miriam are shopping at the mall. Miriam is hungry. Elizabeth isn't hungry but agrees to get some food. Miriam orders stir fried rice as does Elizabeth. Elizabeth's choice to order food is influenced by...
the smell of the food
health concerns
her appetite
her culture.
According to the healthy BMI range for her age, Rosaline's body mass index should be between 17.3-25.2. Her calculations put her BMI at 23. According to this index, Rosaline is...
at a healthy weight
overweight
obese
underweight
Digestive problems can be caused by..
overeating
a food intolerance
a food allergy
all of the above
A healthful and efficient way to treat a case of constipation is to ...
take a laxative
drink more water
add more high-fiber food to your diet
all of the above
James notices that when he drinks milk, he experiences gas, cramps, and diarrhea. James is experiencing...
a food allergy
symptoms of ulcers
a food intolerance
dehydration
Our body has different ways of telling us when to eat. A clear message that our body is hungry would be...
feeling bored
excitement over being invited to a party
wanting to be a part of a peer group
your stomach growling and difficulty concentrating
Susan is creating a healthy weight-loss plan for herself. Which of the following can Susan add to her plan to increase her activity level in a healthy way.
stay up later at night
eat meals on the way to school
add a 15 minute walk to her routine each morning
eat 6 instead of 3 meals per day
