Health 101 Exam 1 chapters 1-3 UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
The current life expectancy at birth in the US is - CORRECT ANSWER 78.7 years
The four keys to good health include all of the following except - CORRECT
ANSWER practicing relaxation techniques
Which of the following statements best defines the term disease as we understand it today? -
CORRECT ANSWER It is an alteration in body structure or biochemistry that causes
the body's regulatory mechanisms to fail.
Intellectual health is characterized by - CORRECT 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 -
CORRECT 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 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT
ANSWER accidents/unintentional injuries
, One of the two primary initiatives of Healthy People 2020 is to explore - CORRECT
ANSWER strategies to achieve a long, healthy life expectancy for everyone
The highest rates of hypertension are found in this ethnic population - CORRECT
ANSWER african americans
Which of the following statements is true regarding college student's health behaviors. -
CORRECT ANSWER Unhealthy eating habits and physical inactivity are common for
college students
The healthy campus initiative is - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER Negative health behaviors and illness can
decrease academic performance
The most common health problem reported by students in a recent nationwide study was -
CORRECT ANSWER allergies
According to a recent nationwide study on student health, most students describe their health
as - CORRECT ANSWER very good or excellent
All of the following are true regarding college students and chronic illness risks except -
CORRECT ANSWER over 50 % of college students meet the American Heart
Association's recommendations for physical activity
Infectious diseases, such as malaria and cholera are a common problem in - CORRECT
ANSWER Africa and Asia
Infectious disease is a global health concern because - CORRECT ANSWER some
infections have become resistant to treatment
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
The current life expectancy at birth in the US is - CORRECT ANSWER 78.7 years
The four keys to good health include all of the following except - CORRECT
ANSWER practicing relaxation techniques
Which of the following statements best defines the term disease as we understand it today? -
CORRECT ANSWER It is an alteration in body structure or biochemistry that causes
the body's regulatory mechanisms to fail.
Intellectual health is characterized by - CORRECT 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 -
CORRECT 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 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT
ANSWER accidents/unintentional injuries
, One of the two primary initiatives of Healthy People 2020 is to explore - CORRECT
ANSWER strategies to achieve a long, healthy life expectancy for everyone
The highest rates of hypertension are found in this ethnic population - CORRECT
ANSWER african americans
Which of the following statements is true regarding college student's health behaviors. -
CORRECT ANSWER Unhealthy eating habits and physical inactivity are common for
college students
The healthy campus initiative is - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER Negative health behaviors and illness can
decrease academic performance
The most common health problem reported by students in a recent nationwide study was -
CORRECT ANSWER allergies
According to a recent nationwide study on student health, most students describe their health
as - CORRECT ANSWER very good or excellent
All of the following are true regarding college students and chronic illness risks except -
CORRECT ANSWER over 50 % of college students meet the American Heart
Association's recommendations for physical activity
Infectious diseases, such as malaria and cholera are a common problem in - CORRECT
ANSWER Africa and Asia
Infectious disease is a global health concern because - CORRECT ANSWER some
infections have become resistant to treatment
