Question

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select the correct answer.
read these descriptions of the physical, mental, and social states of some teenagers. select the description of the person closest to the illness end of
the health continuum.

martha loves junk food and has a large circle of friends. she likes to work out at the gym and engage in other physical activity.

tyrone eats nutritious food, plays soccer, and abstains from alcohol and cigarettes. he also has a group of close friends that he talks to
everyday.

jane has a lot of friends at school and in her neighborhood and mostly eats healthy foods. she often plays video games late into the night
which keeps her from being physically active.

duane has low self - esteem. he is overweight, and his friends tease him, which makes him feel depressed and drives him to eat more and
avoid playing sports that he likes.

Explanation:

To determine who is closest to the illness end of the health continuum, we analyze each option:

• Martha: Engages in physical activity and has social connections, indicating good health.
• Tyrone: Eats nutritiously, is physically active, and has social support, showing good health.
• Jane: Mostly eats healthy and has social connections, though lacks physical activity, but still closer to health.
• Duane: Has low self - esteem (mental health issue), is overweight (physical health issue), and social teasing leads to depression (mental) and avoiding sports (physical), creating a cycle of poor physical and mental health with social stress. This shows multiple health problems, making him closest to illness.

Answer:

D. Duane has low self - esteem. He is overweight, and his friends tease him, which makes him feel depressed and drives him to eat more and avoid playing sports that he likes.