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The current life expectancy at birth in the US is Answer - 78.7 years
The four keys to good health include all of the following except Answer -
practicing relaxation techniques
Which of the following statements best defines the term disease as we
understand it today? Answer - It is an alteration in body structure or
biochemistry that causes the body's regulatory mechanisms to fail.
Intellectual health is characterized by Answer - an openness to new ideas and
skills and a capacity to think critically
Psychological health is a broad category that encompasses all of the following
except Answer - being physically fit
Recall Corey's student story in the chapter. Cory is the student who has a large
scar from surgery to correct a skeletal condition. Based on his story, he is
Answer - at the high end of the wellness continuum
All of the following have contributed to improvements in health and an
increase in life expectancy in the US except Answer - an increase in vigorous
leisure-time exercise among the the US population
, The leading cause of death in 15-24 year olds in the US is Answer -
accidents/unintentional injuries
One of the two primary initiatives of Healthy People 2020 is to explore Answer
- strategies to achieve a long, healthy life expectancy for everyone
The highest rates of hypertension are found in this ethnic population Answer -
african americans
Which of the following statements is true regarding college student's health
behaviors. Answer - Unhealthy eating habits and physical inactivity are
common for college students
The healthy campus initiative is Answer - an initiative to address health
concerns for college students
Which of the following statements best reflects the relationship between
college achievement and student health? Answer - Negative health behaviors
and illness can decrease academic performance
The most common health problem reported by students in a recent nationwide
study was Answer - allergies
According to a recent nationwide study on student health, most students
describe their health as Answer - very good or excellent
All of the following are true regarding college students and chronic illness risks
except Answer - over 50 % of college students meet the American Heart
Association's recommendations for physical activity