EXAMINATION TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Define physical fitness. Answer: the ability of the body to perform
daily physical activities without getting out of breath, sore, or overly
tired (pg 126)
◉ How are infectious diseases spread. Answer: passed to a person from
another person, from food or water, from animals, or from something in
the environment (pg 316)
◉ Know avoidable causes of death. Answer: tobacco smoke, obesity,
alcohol, infectious diseases, toxins, wrecks, firearms, STD, drug abuse
(from Ryana)
◉ How could you get an infectious disease when using illegal drugs.
Answer: sharing needles (not sure of page number)
◉ What types of things can exercise treat. Answer: chronic diseases
(from Ryana)
, ◉ What are the symptoms of eating disorders. Answer: *anorexia
nervosa:* intense fear of weight gain, overexercising, preferring to eat
alone, preoccupation with Calories, extreme weight loss, loss of
menstrual periods for at least 3 months, hair loss on head, depression
and anxiety, weakness and exhaustion.
*Bulimia nervosa:* preoccupation with body weight, bingeing and
purging, bloodshot eyes and sore throat, dental problems, irregular
menstrual periods, depression and mood swings, feeling out of control,
at least two bulimic episodes per week for at least 3 months.
*binge eating disorder:* above-normal body weight, bingeing episodes
accompanied by feelings of guilt, shame, and loss of control.
*disordered eating patterns:* weight loss (less than anorexia), bringing
and purging less frequently than bulimia, purging after eating small
amounts of food, deliberate dehydration for weight loss, hiding food,
overexercising, constant dissatisfaction with physical appearance
◉ The leading causes of death amongst teenagers and adults can be
prevented by doing what. Answer: lifestyle changes (from Ryana)
◉ What are mental disorders. Answer: illnesses that affect a person's
thoughts, emotions, and behaviors (pg 68)
◉ What is alcoholism. Answer: a disease that causes a person to lose
control of his or her drinking behavior; a physical and emotional
addiction to alcohol (247)