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Understanding Health Basics Quiz

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT a component of health?

a)

Physical health

b)

Social health

c)

Financial health

d)

Mental/emotional health

2.

What is the definition of wellness?

a)

The absence of disease

b)

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

c)

Having a strong body

d)

Being able to run fast

3.

Which of the following is an example of a risk behavior?

a)

Wearing a seatbelt

b)

Smoking cigarettes

c)

Eating vegetables

d)

Exercising regularly

4.

What is the term for the sum of your surroundings, including family, neighborhood, school, and culture?

a)

Heredity

b)

Environment

c)

Wellness

d)

Prevention

5.

Which of the following is a way to prevent illness?

a)

Ignoring symptoms

b)

Practicing good hygiene

c)

Sharing drinks with others

d)

Avoiding exercise

6.

What is heredity?

a)

The way you choose to live

b)

The traits passed down from parents to children

c)

The food you eat

d)

The friends you have

7.

Which of the following is a sign of good mental/emotional health?

a)

Ignoring your feelings

b)

Being able to handle stress in healthy ways

c)

Never asking for help

d)

Blaming others for your problems

8.

What is the first step in making a healthy decision?

a)

Act on your decision

b)

Identify the decision to be made

c)

Ignore the problem

d)

Ask a friend to decide for you

9.

Which of the following is an example of a cumulative risk?

a)

Eating one unhealthy meal

b)

Riding a bike without a helmet every day

c)

Washing your hands

d)

Sleeping 8 hours a night

10.

What is the health triangle?

a)

A type of food pyramid

b)

A model showing the balance of physical, mental/emotional, and social health

c)

A type of exercise

d)

A disease prevention method

11.

Which of the following is a benefit of good social health?

a)

Feeling isolated

b)

Having supportive relationships

c)

Ignoring others

d)

Avoiding teamwork

12.

Which of the following is an example of a healthy habit?

a)

Skipping breakfast

b)

Getting regular physical activity

c)

Staying up all night

d)

Eating lots of junk food