NUR 123 A Healthy Lifestyle Quiz Answered 2022 (3 sets )

A Healthy Lifestyle Quiz_ Answered 2022 (3 sets) 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. A healthy lifestyle practice Test, Answered. (Online Content) Describe some of the common health conditions associated with air pollution. "According to a study conducted by the University of Birmingham on urban population, inhalation of the fumes of heavy traffic shows a strong correlation with the deaths caused by pneumonia every year." This says that heavy traffic fumes are heavily interrelated with the number of deaths caused by pneumonia annually. "A recent study by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) has revealed that exposure to fine particulate matter in polluted air increases the risk of hospitalization due to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Of late, the number of people diagnosed with asthma grew by 4.3 million from 2001 to 2009." This evidence shows that the increase of particulate matter in the air, the risk of being hospitalized increased and the number of people diagnosed with asthma grew drastically between 2001 and 2009. (Journal Activity) Imagine that you are the advocate for a specific health topic and that you want to create a public service announcement to raise awareness in your community. What health topic would you choose and what medium would you use to convey your message? Define and describe the different types of risk factors. Compare the most likely cause of death for an individual born in 1900 and an individual born in 2006. What are three things you could do if you were asked to become an advocate for health and wellness? Heart disease and cancer were two of the most common causes of death in 2006. True or False? 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 Heart disease is a hereditary risk factor in Jamal's family. Describe and discuss what kinds of behavioral choices he could make to reduce his risk of developing this disease. 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 If you wanted to improve your health by making better lifestyle choices, what are five choices that you could make? - Getting 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night; eating a healthy breakfast; maintaining a healthy weight; being active for 30 minutes most days; avoiding tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs; managing stress; maintaining positive relationships; practicing safe behaviors, such as safe sex and wearing safety equipment. 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 heredity, unhealthy behaviors, and the environment Making good lifestyle choices will prevent all diseases. True or False? 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 Heredity is considered a controllable risk factor. True or False? A risk factor can be defined as anything that increases the likelihood of injury or disease. True or False? Personal behavior is the only factor that determines if a person becomes ill. True or False? Deaths due to lifestyle diseases have declined since the early 1900s. True or False? An advocate speaks out in favor of something they believe in. True or False? 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. A Healthy Lifestyle: Quiz 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. 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 Deaths due to lifestyle diseases have declined since the early 1900s. A risk factor can be defined as anything that increases the likelihood of injury or disease. 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 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 An advocate speaks out in favor of something they believe in. Making good lifestyle choices will prevent all diseases. Which of the following is a controllable risk factor of infectious diseases? A. drug abuse B. pollution C. air D. heredity Answers at