WorksheetsLifestyle Diseases
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is not an example of a controllable risk factor for your health?
a)
heredity
b)
daily levels of physical activity
c)
smoking and alcohol abuse
d)
diet and body weight
2.
Which of the following is not an example of an uncontrollable risk factor for your health?
a)
amount time you spend in the sun
b)
heredity
c)
ethinicity
d)
age
3.
The risk factor for health that also determines an individual’s gender is
a)
race
b)
heredity
c)
age
d)
ethnicity
4.
The incidence of heart disease is lower in
a)
women
b)
African Americans
c)
Hispanics
d)
men
5.
Heart attack, atherosclerosis, stroke, and high blood pressure are all different kinds of
a)
uncontrollable lifestyle diseases
b)
cancer
c)
CVD
d)
type 1 diabetes
6.
Your risk of developing CVD increases if you
a)
are female
b)
have diabetes
c)
exercise regularly
d)
limit your salt intake
7.
One way to detect cardiovascular disease is
a)
EKG
b)
take your pulse
c)
angioplasty
d)
take high blood pressure medication
8.
Blood pressure is considered high if it is
a)
between 120/80 and 130/90
b)
over 140/90
c)
under 140/90
d)
over 110/70
9.
Stroke occurs when there is an interruption of blood flow to the
a)
liver
b)
heart
c)
brain
d)
pancreas
10.
A metal cage that helps keep an artery open is called a
a)
transplant
b)
surgical bypass
c)
pacemaker
d)
stent
11.
Diet, exercise, and tobacco affect your risk of developing
a)
CVD, certain cancers and type 2 diabetes
b)
certain cancers and type 2 diabetes only
c)
cardiovascular disease only
d)
CVD and certain cancers only
12.
Cancer is characterized by
a)
a higher than normal systolic pressure.
b)
reduced blood flow to the brain.
c)
a high blood-glucose level.
d)
uncontrolled cell growth.
13.
Asbestos, human papilloma virus, chemicals found in tobacco smoke, and exposure to radioactivity and UV radiation are all carcinogens that cause
a)
heart disease
b)
diabetes
c)
heart attack
d)
cancer
14.
A malignant tumor is a mass of cells that
a)
invades healthy tissue.
b)
do not spread to other parts of the body.
c)
rarely damages vital organs.
d)
is usually not harmful.
15.
Your chances of developing cancer of the skin can be reduced by
a)
not smoking.
b)
using sunscreen.
c)
maintaining a healthy weight.
d)
exercising regularly.
16.
Insulin is released into the blood when
a)
blood-glucose levels are high.
b)
blood-glucose levels are low.
c)
oxygen levels are high.
d)
oxygen levels are low.
17.
Increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and weight loss are all symptoms of
a)
type 2 diabetes only.
b)
type 1 diabetes only.
c)
all of the above
d)
none of the above
18.
The type of diabetes that is genetic and requires regular, daily insulin injections
a)
both type 1 and type 2 diabetes
b)
gestational diabetes
c)
type 2 diabetes only
d)
type 1 diabetes only.
19.
The risk of developing type 2 diabetes can be reduced by
a)
avoiding high sugar diet
b)
all of these are correct
c)
exercise regularly
d)
avoiding alcohol
20.
Which of the following does not help reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease?
a)
maintaining a healthy weight
b)
exercising regularly
c)
having a high blood pressure
d)
managing your stress
21.
A build up of fatty materials on the inner walls of arteries is:
a)
high cholesterol
b)
necrosis
c)
atherosclerosis
d)
cancer
22.
A way to treat cardiovascular disease:
a)
medications to keep blood pressure in check
b)
all of these are correct
c)
surgery to remove plaques, clogs
d)
angioplasty
23.
A method to detect cardiovascular disease which involves injecting a dye into the coronary arteries to look for blockages is
a)
angioplasty
b)
EKG
c)
angiograph
d)
ultrasound
24.
A way to detect different types of cancers
a)
all of these are correct
b)
self exam
c)
MRI
d)
biopsy
25.
A warning sign for certain types of cancer
a)
a lump anywhere in the body
b)
a sore that doesn't heal
c)
obvious change in a wart or mole
d)
all of these are correct
26.
Treatment options for cancer is
a)
all of these are correct
b)
surgery to remove cancerous cells
c)
chemotherapy
d)
radiation therapy
27.
Ways to prevent cancer:
a)
limit exposure to UV radiation & use sunscreen
b)
eat more fruits, vegetables, & fiber
c)
all of these are correct
d)
avoid using tobacco products
28.
Someone with diabetes can fall into a diabetic coma if there is too much sugar in the blood and too many toxicities in the blood
a)
true
b)
false
c)
i don't know
d)
maybe
29.
Chances of acquiring a lifestyle disease increase as a person ages
a)
true
b)
false
c)
i don't know
d)
maybe
30.
Cardiovascular disease is progressive, meaning that it takes many years to develop, in most cases.
a)
true
b)
false
c)
i don't know
d)
maybe
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