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WorksheetsImpact of Nutrition on Health and Wellness
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 21mins
What is the definition of wellness according to the World Health Organization?
The absence of illness
An optimal state of health
Fulfillment of personal goals
Physical fitness only
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven domains of wellness?
Emotional
Financial
Nutritional
Culinary
Emotional wellness includes which of the following?
Avoiding all emotions
Coping with stress in positive ways
Hiding feelings
Ignoring emotions
Financial wellness involves:
Having large sums of money
Spending impulsively
Practicing delayed gratification
Avoiding saving money
Intellectual wellness is characterized by:
engaging in creative and stimulating mental activities
maintaining physical fitness through exercise
avoiding all forms of stress
focusing solely on emotional health
Interpersonal wellness focuses on:
Being extroverted
Having many acquaintances
The health and quality of close relationships
Avoiding vulnerability
Occupational wellness includes:
Working only for money
Ignoring personal goals
Making career decisions based on personal needs and desires
Avoiding work-related stress
Which of the following is a sign of physical wellness?
Ignoring hygiene habits
Practicing physical fitness
Skipping sleep
Avoiding daily activities
How do the seven domains of wellness relate to each other?
They are independent
Only physical wellness matters
They are interconnected like a mobile
Emotional wellness affects only emotions
Poor nutrition can hinder which domain of wellness?
Physical
Financial
Social
Environmental
Which is NOT a common health problem mentioned?
Influenza
Chickenpox
Diabetes type I
Ear infections
How is the common cold spread?
Through water only
Through infected secretions on surfaces
By food
By air only
How can influenza be prevented?
Avoiding exercise
Using antibiotics
Vaccinations and hygiene practices
Drinking more fluids
Ear infections can be prevented by:
Avoiding vaccines
Prevnar vaccine
Not washing hands
Taking vitamins
Strep throat is caused by:
Streptococcus bacteria
Influenza virus
Rhinovirus
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Which of the following prevents chickenpox?
Antibiotics
Anti-viral medication only
Varivax vaccine
Vitamin C supplements
A nutritious diet provides the body with:
Excess calories
Only carbohydrates
Essential nutrients for life processes
Only protein
Calorie requirements for teens depend on:
Only gender
Only activity level
Gender, age, and activity level
Height only
Which is a part of a balanced diet?
More than 50% fat
45 to 65 percent carbohydrates
No protein
No fruits or vegetables
Healthy eating habits include:
Eating a balanced diet with fruits and vegetables
Skipping breakfast regularly
Consuming excessive sugary drinks
Eating fast food every day
Malnutrition occurs when the body:
Gets too much water
Has excess vitamins only
Does not receive enough essential nutrients
Eats too many fruits
Undernutrition can be caused by:
Eating too many calories
Excessive exercise
Reduced food supply or poor nutrient absorption
Overhydration
Overnutrition is more common in:
Underweight individuals
Healthy-weight individuals
Overweight and obese individuals
Children only
Symptoms of malnutrition include:
Increased energy
Healthy skin and nails
Fatigue and dizziness
Weight gain only
Iron-deficiency anemia symptoms include:
Eating when bored
Eating when hungry and stopping when satisfied
Avoiding all less-nutritious foods
Feeling guilty for occasional treats
Type II diabetes occurs when:
Cells respond too well to insulin
Cells do not respond to insulin properly
Insulin is absent
Glucose is low in blood
Insulin is a hormone that:
Produces glucose
Allows glucose to enter cells
Destroys red blood cells
Raises blood pressure
Poor nutrition lowers the ability to:
Sleep more
Manage stress effectively
Eat more snacks
Increase muscle mass
Which is NOT a sign of financial wellness?
Setting goals for resources
Spending efficiently
Possessing large sums of money
Practicing delayed gratification
Intellectual wellness does NOT include:
High energy levels
Clear skin
Fatigue and pale complexion
Weight gain
Interpersonal wellness involves:
Avoiding relationships
Giving and receiving support from others
Hiding feelings
Being extroverted
Occupational wellness involves:
Basing career decisions on others' desires
Finding fulfillment and happiness in work
Working only for money
Avoiding all responsibilities
A nutritious diet should:
Exceed calorie requirements
Provide only carbohydrates
Meet but not exceed calorie needs
Exclude fats
A balanced diet includes:
No fats
More than 70% protein
No more than 30% fat
Only processed foods
Personal health needs:
Using new knowledge effectively
Seeking new information
Measuring intelligence
Learning new skills
Overnutrition may be caused by:
Consuming too few calories
Eating only vegetables
Too many calories or empty-calorie foods
Excess exercise
Which disease is typically caused by overnutrition?
Iron-deficiency anemia
Undernutrition
Type II diabetes
Chickenpox
The average full-time employed American spends approximately how many hours per year at work?
1,000
500
2,000
3,000
Which of the following is NOT a sign of physical wellness?
Maintaining good health
Practicing physical fitness
Ignoring personal hygiene
Sleeping adequately
Strep throat can be prevented by:
Washing hands regularly
Sharing utensils with others
Avoiding all fruits
Not covering mouth when coughing
Which of the following is NOT a way to spread infection?
Sharing drinks
Not replacing toothbrushes after infection
Avoiding eating or drinking after an infected person
Not washing hands
