A Healthy Lifestyle Quiz

If someone is predisposed to a disease, they are more likely to contract the disease due to __________. A. lifestyle choices B. heredity C. random chance D. factors other than heredity or lifestyle

Deaths due to lifestyle diseases have declined since the early 1900s.

Heredity is considered a controllable risk factor.

Which of the following is NOT a reason why communicable diseases, such as pneumonia, kill fewer people today than they did in the past? A. continuing medical advances B. slower population growth C. improved living conditions D. better preventive treatment

Which of the following is a controllable risk factor of infectious diseases? A. drug abuse B. pollution C. air D. heredity

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.

Making good lifestyle choices will prevent all diseases.

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

A risk factor can be defined as anything that increases the likelihood of injury or disease.

Personal behavior is the only factor that determines if a person becomes ill.