Question

1. which of the following is not part of positive social health? a. honest communication b. supportive relationships c. threats d. interpersonal skills 4. how can people change their place on the health and wellness continuum? 5. explain the difference between risk and protective factors. 6. why are genetic risk factors nonmodifiable? 7. which type of disorder develops from a genetic risk factor, regardless of any other risk factors? a. noncommunicable disease b. genetic disorder c. communicable disease d. pathogenic disorder 8. how can decisions about physical activity now impact health over time? 9. what is the leading cause of death among children and teens in the us? a. homicide b. accidents c. diseases d. suicide

Explanation:

1. Positive social health involves healthy interactions. Honest communication, supportive relationships, and interpersonal skills are positive aspects, while threats are negative.
2. People can change their place on the health - wellness continuum by adopting healthy behaviors like regular exercise, balanced diet, and stress management, and reducing risky behaviors.
3. Risk factors increase the likelihood of negative health outcomes, while protective factors decrease the likelihood and promote positive health.
4. Genetic risk factors are non - modifiable because they are determined by an individual's genetic makeup which is fixed from conception.
5. A genetic disorder develops from a genetic risk factor regardless of other risk factors. Non - communicable diseases can have multiple causes, communicable diseases are caused by pathogens, and pathogenic disorders are related to pathogens.
6. Decisions about physical activity now can impact health over time by improving cardiovascular health, muscle strength, flexibility, and reducing the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease.
7. Accidents are the leading cause of death among children and teens in the US.

Answer:

1. C. threats
2. By adopting healthy behaviors and reducing risky ones.
3. Risk factors increase the likelihood of negative health outcomes; protective factors decrease the likelihood and promote positive health.
4. Because they are determined by an individual's fixed genetic makeup from conception.
5. B. genetic disorder
6. By improving cardiovascular health, muscle strength, flexibility, and reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
7. B. accidents