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Health and Well-being Quiz

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are behavioral factors?

a)

Units of heredity passed from parents to children

b)

The beliefs, customs, and traditions of a group

c)

Harmful substances added to the environment

d)

Actions and habits that affect a person’s health

2.

What does DNA determine?

a)

A person’s genetic traits

b)

A person’s social relationships

c)

A person’s physical surroundings

d)

A person’s emotional health

3.

Which of the following is an example of emotional health?

a)

Having supportive friends

b)

Exercising regularly

c)

Living in a safe neighborhood

d)

Staying calm when frustrated

4.

What is an example of a genetic disorder?

a)

Anxiety

b)

Pollution

c)

Sickle cell disease

d)

The flu

5.

What does geography affect?

a)

A person’s physical traits

b)

A person’s emotional well-being

c)

A person’s access to water and food

d)

A person’s genetic makeup

6.

What is the definition of health?

a)

The ability to form positive relationships

b)

The material in cells that carries genetic information

c)

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

d)

The maximum length of time a person can live

7.

What is an example of homelessness?

a)

Living in a desert

b)

Living near a river

c)

Living in a polluted area

d)

Living in a car

8.

What is life expectancy?

a)

The maximum length of time a person can live

b)

The quality of a person’s relationships

c)

The average number of years a person is expected to live

d)

The ability to manage stress and anxiety

9.

What is an example of media?

a)

Clean air and safe neighborhoods

b)

Supportive family relationships

c)

Social media and TV

d)

Traditional foods and holidays

10.

What is optimal health?

a)

The best possible level of health in all areas of life

b)

The ability to form positive relationships

c)

The physical location and features of an area

d)

The material in cells that carries genetic information

11.

What is an example of pollution?

a)

Eating traditional foods

b)

Living in a desert

c)

Having strong relationships

d)

Smoke from factories polluting the air

12.

What are protective factors?

a)

Conditions or behaviors that help reduce health risks

b)

Conditions or behaviors that increase the chance of health problems

c)

The ability to manage stress and anxiety

d)

The maximum length of time a person can live

13.

What is an example of social health?

a)

Eating traditional foods

b)

Working well in a group

c)

Living in a safe neighborhood

d)

Exercising regularly

14.

What is the definition of well-being?

a)

Overall health and happiness in life

b)

The ability to form positive relationships

c)

The average number of years a person is expected to live

d)

The material in cells that carries genetic information

15.

What is an example of wellness?

a)

Exercising regularly and getting enough sleep

b)

Living in a safe neighborhood

c)

Having supportive friends

d)

Eating traditional foods

16.

Select all of the risk factors...

a)

Smoking or vaping

b)

Eating a lot of junk food

c)

Taking a break from a friend

d)

Driving too fast in car

e)

Not wearing a seatbelt

17.
Anna journals every night to manage her anxiety.  This represents which side of the health triangle? 
a)
Physical 
b)
Social 
c)
Mental/emotional
18.
Laura gets her school pictures back and rips them up because she doesn't like the way she looks. What side of the health triangle is Laura lacking?  
a)
Physical 
b)
Mental/emotional
c)
Social
d)
Adolescent
19.

What is a good way I can take care of my emotional/mental health?

a)

Journal/write about how I am feeling

b)

Ignore my emotions and keep them bottle up inside

c)

Yell and scream at my family members

d)

Don't do any of my school work

20.

Expressing how you feel is an example of which area of health?

a)

Physical Health

b)

Emotional Health

c)

Social Health

d)

Spiritual Health

21.

Select the examples of the modifiable factors in a teen's life...

a)
  • Drinking water instead of sugary drinks

b)

Getting 8–10 hours of sleep each night

c)

Being active at least 60 minutes a day

d)

Where you live and which school you go to

22.

Select the nonmodifiable factors in a teen's life...

a)

Traits passed down from parents

b)

how old they are

c)

Health conditions that run in families

d)

Where a person is born

e)

A person’s natural body shape and metabolism

23-27.

The Importance of Analyzing Media Messages

Media plays a significant role in shaping our understanding of the world, but it is essential to analyze the messages it conveys. One of the first steps in this process is identifying bias in media. Bias can appear in the way stories are framed, the language used, or the selection of facts presented. Recognizing these elements helps us question the accuracy and fairness of the information we consume. Without this critical approach, we may accept misleading or incomplete narratives as truth.

Understanding media influence is another crucial aspect of analyzing media messages. Media has the power to shape public opinion, influence behavior, and even affect decision-making. For example, advertisements often use persuasive techniques to encourage people to buy products or adopt certain lifestyles. Similarly, news outlets can influence how we perceive events by emphasizing certain details while ignoring others. Being aware of this influence allows us to make more informed choices in our daily lives.

To identify bias, it is helpful to consider the source of the information and its purpose. Ask yourself questions like: Who created this message, and why? Is the content trying to inform, entertain, or persuade? By examining these factors, we can better understand the intentions behind the message and evaluate its reliability. This practice is especially important in today’s digital age, where information spreads quickly and not all sources are trustworthy.

Finally, analyzing media messages helps us become more responsible consumers of information. It encourages us to think critically and seek out multiple perspectives before forming opinions. This skill is not only valuable for understanding the media but also for navigating the complexities of modern society. By questioning what we see and hear, we empower ourselves to make decisions based on facts rather than assumptions. In doing so, we contribute to a more informed and thoughtful community.

23.

What is one of the first steps in analyzing media messages?

a)

Identifying bias in media

b)

Understanding media influence

c)

Examining the source of information

d)

Seeking out multiple perspectives

24.

How can advertisements influence people according to the passage?

a)

By using persuasive techniques

b)

By providing unbiased information

c)

By presenting multiple perspectives

d)

By ignoring certain details

25.

What question should you ask to identify bias in media messages?

a)

Who created this message, and why?

b)

What is the main topic of the message?

c)

How many sources are cited?

d)

What is the length of the message?

26.

Why is analyzing media messages important in today’s digital age?

a)

Information spreads quickly and not all sources are trustworthy

b)

It helps us entertain ourselves

c)

It ensures we accept narratives as truth

d)

It simplifies decision-making

27.

What is a benefit of analyzing media messages mentioned in the passage?

a)

Becoming a more responsible consumer of information

b)

Avoiding advertisements

c)

Ignoring public opinion

d)

Accepting assumptions as facts

28.

How does education affect income?

a)
Education has no impact on income.
b)
Higher education decreases earning potential.
c)
Income is solely determined by experience.
d)
Higher education generally leads to higher income.
29.

The term health can be defined as

a)
a balance of work and leisure activities
b)
a measure of financial stability
c)
a temporary state of physical fitness
d)
a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being
30.

The term well-being can be defined as

a)
a feeling of sadness or despair
b)
an absence of stress or anxiety
c)
a lack of physical activity
d)
a state of comfort, health, or happiness
31.

Which of the following is an example of physical health?

a)
Ignoring hydration
b)
Sleeping excessively
c)
Regular exercise
d)
Eating junk food
32.

How does mental, physical and emotion health interact with one another?

a)
Mental health is solely determined by genetics.
b)
Physical health has no impact on emotional well-being.
c)
Mental, physical, and emotional health interact by influencing and affecting one another, creating a holistic relationship.
d)
Emotional health is unrelated to mental and physical states.
33.

What is the best explanaiton of the continuum of health?

a)
Health is a fixed state with no variations.
b)
The continuum of health is a binary concept of sick or healthy.
c)
Health is solely determined by genetic factors.
d)
The continuum of health illustrates that health exists on a spectrum, from wellness to illness.
34.

Select all of the protective factors...

a)

Parents

b)

Teachers

c)

Coaches

d)

Doctor