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Health Exam Flash Cards
Many thanks to Kelly for getting the information up.
~By Bee Vo |
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| I just pretty much copied and pasted it on the cards in a easy form to study from. All credit for the information goes to Kelly. |
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| Which of the following is a lifestyle factor that promotes good health? |
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| Preventive measures includes: |
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| all of the above: wearing safety belts, avoiding unsafe areas, and applying sunscreen |
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| Personal risk behaviors include: |
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all of the above
well...thats all the guide said...so um you'll probally need to find someone else who knows what the actual risk behaviors are...e-mail if you find out!
actually it might be quite obvious...yea |
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| An example of cumulative risk is: |
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eating many high-fat meals and smoking
mmm! yummy! |
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| Which of the following statements about abstinence is true? |
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| Abstinence is the only way to avoid the consequences of some risk behaviors. |
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| A health literate individual: |
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| understands basic health information and services and uses these sources to promote health and wellness |
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| Which of the following best describes the health triangle? |
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| to be truly healthy, all three sides need to be in balance |
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| Which of the following is NOT a lifestyle factor? |
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Having a weak eyesight
yea so some of the "Which of the following" questions are silly because you dont know what the other ones are but whatev. |
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| The 3 elements of your health triangle are: |
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| physical, mental/emotional, and social health |
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| Which influence on health cannot be changed? |
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| Which of the following is a cumulative risk? |
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| can affect your friends and family |
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a physical need for food
-----ha what else could it be? |
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| People’s food choices are not affected by: |
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| Complex carbohydrates are found in: |
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The 9 essential amino acids are:
*hint hint* not a list! |
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| Fat-soluble vitamins: (do what?) |
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| Animal fats and tropical oils are: |
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| higher in saturated fatty acids |
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| The nutrient that makes up the greatest percentage of the body is: |
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| Which of the following is NOT a food group: |
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| The nutrition facts panel on food labels includes info on: |
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| the number of calories per serving |
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| Which of the following is a nutrient-dense food? |
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| What will happen if you take in more calories than you burn? |
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| Your amount of stored body fat may increase |
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| Compared to an adult of appropriate weight, an underweight adult will have: |
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| a higher chance of suffering chronic fatigue |
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| Body composition is the ration of body fat to: |
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| One strategy in a sensible weight-management plan is: |
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| keeping a food journal of what and when you eat |
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| The number of calories a person takes in each day should be unaffected by: |
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| It is important to drink plenty of water before and during a health workout because keeping hydrated: |
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| prevents an electrolyte imbalance |
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| Which contributes to obesity? |
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A sedentary lifestyle
(sedentary: Not moving; staying in the vicinity) |
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| has consequences similar to malnutrition and starvation |
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| Which of the following describes a person who is obese? |
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| A person who weighs more than what is the appropriate for his or her height |
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| Which treatment would be most appropriate for a person with a long history of serious drug abuse? |
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| A stay at a therapeutic community |
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| Morphine, codeine, and aspirin are all: |
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| Which of the following is an accurate statement about side effects? |
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| Your body’s reaction to a medicine depends on your body chemistry. |
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| Substance abuse does NOT lead to: |
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| interferes with the immune system and may permanently damage it. |
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| Which of the following can cause increased risk of injury to tendons and ligaments? |
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| Anabolic-androgenic steroids |
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| Which of the following are never used in medicinal capacity? |
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| In the drug infection known as the synergistic effect: |
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| one medicine strengthens the effect of another taken at the same time |
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| Which is an example of misuse of a medicine? |
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| Giving a friend one of your prescription pain relievers |
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| Tiny air sacs in the lungs are destroyed making breathing extremely difficult in the disease called: |
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| When carbon monoxide is present in the blood, the body’s tissues and cells are deprived of: |
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| Nicotine contributes to plague buildup in blood vessels, increasing the chance of |
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| Nicotine gum is an over-the-counter product that is used as a nicotine: |
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| Tar contained in tobacco smoke is harmful to the lungs because it: |
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| A social consequence of smoking is |
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| being excluded by nonsmokers |
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