A Healthy Lifestyle

25 July 2022
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Amanda (age 39) lives a very hectic life that allows for little sleep. She doesn't eat a healthy diet or exercise. She is worried because her mother developed heart disease at the age of 40. What are the uncontrollable risk factors in Amanda's situation? A. environment, stress, lack of sleep B. diet, age, and lack of exercise C. gender, diet, and the environment D. heredity, age, and gender
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D
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Personal behavior is the only factor that determines if a person becomes ill.
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True
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A risk factor can be defined as anything that increases the likelihood of injury or disease.
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True
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Heredity is considered a controllable risk factor
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False
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Deaths due to lifestyle diseases have declined since the early 1900s
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False
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Making good lifestyle choices will prevent all diseases.
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False
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Which of the following is a controllable risk factor of infectious diseases? A. drug abuse B. pollution C. air D. heredity
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A
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According to the direct instruction, which of the following is a leading cause of death among young people in the United States? A. Lung disease B. Communicable diseases C. Accidents D. Diabetes
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C
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An advocate speaks out in favor of something they believe in.
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True
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Mindy is speaking at a community event to help people understand the importance of healthy eating. Which statement BEST describes Mindy's behavior? A. Mindy is leading by example. B. Mindy is living a healthy lifestyle. C. Mindy is actively learning about healthy lifestyles. D. Mindy is acting as a health advocate
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D
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An advertisement on the radio warning the public against the dangers of smoking is called a __________. A. public service declaration B. public health message C. public service announcement D. public health initiative
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C
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Someone who promotes health and chooses safe, healthy, and legal behaviors is demonstrating which of the following skills? A. being a critical thinker B. being a problem solver C. being responsible D. being an effective communicator
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C
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Heart disease and cancer were two of the most common causes of death in 2006.
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True
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Lifestyle diseases are caused by a combination of __________. A. heredity, unhealthy behaviors, and the environment B. lifestyle choices, the environment, and current epidemics C. your habits, your diet, and your friends D. the environment, your history, and current medications taken
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A