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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which description shows the best balance of physical, social, and mental/emotional health?
April has low self-esteem because of her weight and is working on making more friends.
Barbara plays hockey, eats well, and has frequent conflicts with her teammates.
Marta has a large circle of friends and eats primarily junk food and chocolate.
Terrence exercises for 30 minutes a day, eats well, and enjoys new challenges.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which description best defines health?
being physically fit, eating a good diet, and not having any major diseases
being in the middle, rather than at either extreme, of the health continuum
maintaining a balance of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being
eating well, having friends, liking yourself, and living for a long time
- 3. Multiple Choice
Read the statements below. Which person is the best listener?
Sana listens quietly. Her mind often wanders while her friends are talking.
Ali agrees with whatever the other person says. He rarely interrupts to offer suggestions.
Mina listens without interrupting the person. She gives appropriate suggestions.
- 4. Multiple Choice
You are at the supermarket. Which strategy is best for choosing a brand of cereal to buy?
check the information in the ads
read the nutrition facts label
determine which brand is the cheapest
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is the minimum amount of fruit that should be eaten each day?
1 cup
2 cups
3 cups
4 cups
- 6. Multiple Choice
Sam munches on some almonds. Identify the food group to which almonds belong.
fruits
milk products
meat and beans
vegetables
- 7. Multiple Choice
Sheila is moderately active and loves sweet foods. Which is the best practice for her to adopt?
ban sugars completely and decrease activity levels
eat only fruits and cut out all activity
have desserts in small portions and increase activity levels
- 8. Multiple Choice
The nutrition facts label on a food package lists "iron 50%." What does this figure indicate?
The total content of this package fulfills 50 percent of the required daily amount of iron.
One serving from this package fulfills 50 percent of the required daily amount of iron.
Half of this package fulfills 50 percent of the required daily amount of iron.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Anita has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Which kind of diet is best for her?
a diet in which the majority of the grains are whole grains
a diet with vegetables and fruits that are rich in calcium and phosphorus
a diet with a lot of iron and a lot of protein from dairy products
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which statement best explains the relationship between diet and osteoporosis?
Cholesterol blocks calcium from reaching bone cells. A diet that is high in cholesterol can lead to osteoporosis.
Calcium and phosphorus build strong and flexible bones. A diet that lacks these nutrients can lead to osteoporosis.
Protein and iron build strong and flexible bones. A diet that lacks these nutrients can lead to osteoporosis.
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the BMI?
a tool used to measure and evaluate individual weight
a tool used to find one's ideal number of daily calories
a tool used to measure the ratio of lean muscle to fat
- 12. Multiple Choice
At age 16, Juana has an appropriate weight and eats whatever she wants. What's the best strategy Juana can use to ensure good health?
walk once a day and start paying attention to her diet to prevent weight gain
engage in regular physical activity and get in the habit of eating food that is high in nutrients
take up an aerobic sport like soccer and reduce her calorie intake to 1800 per day
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which statement about weight control is false?
Exercise helps people to control their weight by burning calories.
To lose weight, people need to burn more calories than they consume each day.
People burn calories at different rates depending on their metabolism.
Weight control is the primary benefit of exercise.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which statement is true about exercise and health?
As long as you eat right and exercise, you will not develop serious diseases.
If your parents have good health, you will inherit that good health from them.
Exercise and a healthy diet play an important role in decreasing your chances of developing a disease.
You will always have good health if you maintain a good set of habits throughout your lifetime.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of these individuals has a sedentary lifestyle?
Leslie enjoys playing video games but does not like outdoor sports.
Jackie is on the gymnastics team and enjoys helping her father in the garden.
Ted regularly helps around the house but he does not like outdoor activities.
Kyle does not play any outdoor sports but takes a brisk 30-minute walk every day.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which disease reduces bone density and causes the bones to become brittle?
atherosclerosis
diabetes
hypertension
osteoporosis
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