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WorksheetsChronic Diseases
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which statement best describes a chronic disease?
Temporary problem contagious to others
Sudden sickness that always cures itself
Ongoing condition that can be controlled
Short illness that ends without treatment
Which feature is true of chronic diseases?
They only affect older adults
They are always cured quickly
They are not contagious to others
They spread easily between people
Which condition is listed as not preventable?
Seasonal flu infection
Common cold virus
Asthma and allergies
Food poisoning case
A long-lasting illness can be managed but not cured. Which choice shows a helpful daily action for prevention?
Eat mostly sugary snacks
Skip meals to lose weight
Smoke to reduce stress
Exercise regularly each week
Which combination shows two lifestyle habits that lower risk for some chronic diseases?
Avoid tobacco and alcohol; be active
Drink soda daily; skip exercise
Eat fast food often; nap more
Stay indoors daily; play games
You are making a weekly health plan. Which set of steps follows prevention tips for chronic disease risk?
Skip breakfast daily; avoid fruits; sit all weekend
Run or bike three times; choose veggies; avoid tobacco
Watch TV nightly; choose candies; try new cigars
Eat only fried foods; rest often; start vaping
Which statement best describes a communicable disease?
A disease caused only by genetic mutations
A condition that affects only non-living objects
A disease that is contagious and can pass between organisms
A condition that cannot spread between people
Which group lists common types of pathogens that cause infectious diseases?
Viruses, bacteria, fungi
Proteins, lipids, sugars
Dust, smoke, pollen
Sunlight, heat, cold
Which example is a communicable disease?
Broken bone from a fall
Type 1 diabetes
Strep throat infection
Sprained ankle
What is one simple hygiene practice that helps prevent communicable diseases?
Washing hands properly
Touching your face often
Skipping sleep regularly
Sharing drinks with friends
Sneezing into your sleeve helps mainly by reducing which type of transmission?
Foodborne toxins from spoiled meals
Genetic transfer from parents
Airborne droplets from the nose or mouth
Waterborne spread through rivers
A classmate has the flu. Which plan best lowers your risk of getting sick while staying supportive?
Borrow their mask and wear it later
Avoid all handwashing and touch shared surfaces
Wash hands often and keep a respectful distance
Sit very close and share snacks
Sharing school materials and touching doorknobs spreads disease mainly through which route?
Airborne droplets traveling 10 feet
Direct contact from animal bites
Indirect contact with contaminated objects
Contaminated water consumption
Which action shown helps prevent injury during activities?
Skipping warm-ups to save time
Eating large meals before exercising
Avoiding all outdoor activities completely
Wearing seatbelts and protective helmets
A friend wants to practice illness prevention. Which plan best applies multiple healthy behaviors?
Avoid tobacco, exercise regularly, and eat nutritious foods
Skip helmets to look cool and eat fast food often
Use alcohol at parties but sleep eight hours nightly
Avoid violent situations by staying home every day
