Question

i. directions write a plus (+) in the space provided if the statement is true. if the statement is false, cross out the underlined word or phrase and write the correct word or phrase in the space provided.

1. eating nutritious foods can improve your physical health.
2. practicing healthful behaviors can reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
3. getting eight hours of sleep each night is an example of a(n) cumulative risk.
4. optimists usually have a higher degree of wellness than pessimists.
5. a web site that ends in.gov or.edu is probably unreliable.

ii. directions match each term in the left - column with the best definition in the right column. write the letter of your choice in the space provided.

1. heredity a. avoiding harmful behaviors

b. all the traits that are biologically passed from parent to child

1. prevention
2. environment c. the sum of an individuals surroundings
3. peers d. taking steps to keep something from happening or getting worse
4. abstinence e. people of the same age who share similar interests

iii. directions in the space provided, write the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

1. being constantly overwhelmed by everyday challenges is a sign of poor

a. physical health. c. spiritual health.
b. mental/emotional health. d. social health.

1. which of the following is an accurate statement about the health triangle?

a. you can work on only one side at a time.
b. its most important to work on physical health.
c. good overall health requires a balance between all three sides.
d. if you work on social health, other areas of health will automatically improve.

1. which of the following does not have a positive impact on your position on the health continuum?

a. eating nutritious foods c. having a chronic disease
b. avoiding risk behaviors d. having a positive social environment

Explanation:

1. Comer alimentos nutritivos beneficia la salud física.
2. Comportamientos saludables reducen el riesgo de enfermedades crónicas.
3. Dormir ocho horas es un comportamiento saludable, no un riesgo acumulativo.
4. Los optimistas tienden a tener más bienestar.
5. Los sitios web .gov y .edu suelen ser fiables.
6. La herencia son los rasgos biológicos heredados de padres a hijos.
7. La prevención implica tomar medidas para evitar algo.
8. El entorno es el conjunto de los alrededores de una persona.
9. Los compañeros son personas de la misma edad con intereses similares.
10. La abstención es evitar comportamientos dañinos.
11. El estrés constante por retos diarios es signo de mala salud mental/emocional.
12. La salud global requiere un equilibrio entre las tres dimensiones de la salud.
13. Tener una enfermedad crónica no tiene un impacto positivo en la salud.

Answer:

1. +
2. +
3. cross out "cumulative risk", write "health - promoting behavior"
4. +
5. cross out "unreliable", write "reliable"
6. b
7. d
8. c
9. e
10. a
11. b
12. c
13. c