Question

i. directions in the space provided, write the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

1. which of the following statements about your total health is not true?

a. your health triangle includes physical, mental/emotional, and social health.
b. its important to pay attention to all three areas of your health triangle.
c. physical health is the most important area of your health triangle.
d. spiritual health is a part of mental/emotional health.

1. which of the following factors that influence health do individuals have the least control over?

a. heredity
b. social environment
c. attitude
d. behavior

1. which of the following is not a risk behavior?

a. tobacco use
b. violence
c. alcohol use
d. abstinence

1. eating high - fat foods every day at lunch is an example of

a. cumulative risks.
c. abstinence.
b. prevention.
d. chronic disease.

1. which of the following describes a health disparity?

a. men and women have different rates of survival after a heart attack.
b. individuals learn to access valid health information on the internet.
c. communities promote health and wellness through various programs.
d. national health goals are revised every 10 years.
ii. directions match each term in the left column with the best definition in the right column. write the letter of your choice in the space provided.

1. risk behaviors a. collective beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group
2. culture b. various methods for communicating information
3. media c. actions that threaten your health and the health of others
4. technology d. radio, television, and the internet
5. cumulative risks e. related risks that increase in effect with each added risk

Explanation:

1. En la salud total, no se puede decir que la salud física sea la más importante de las tres áreas (física, mental/emocional y social).
2. La herencia es algo sobre lo que las personas tienen menos control en cuanto a factores que influyen en la salud.
3. La abstención no es un comportamiento de riesgo, mientras que el uso de tabaco, la violencia y el consumo de alcohol sí lo son.
4. Comer alimentos altos en grasas todos los días es un ejemplo de riesgos acumulativos.
5. La salud desigual entre hombres y mujeres después de un ataque cardíaco es un ejemplo de disparidad en salud.
6. Los comportamientos de riesgo son acciones que amenazan la salud.
7. La cultura se define por las creencias, costumbres y comportamientos colectivos de un grupo.
8. Los medios son métodos de comunicación de información.
9. Aunque no está perfectamente definido, en un contexto de medios, radio, televisión e Internet pueden ser considerados tecnología de comunicación.
10. Los riesgos acumulativos son riesgos relacionados que aumentan de efecto con cada riesgo agregado.

Answer:

1. c
2. a
3. d
4. a
5. a
6. c
7. a
8. b
9. (No correct option provided in the list for a general - tech definition. If we assume a more media - related view of tech, it could be d in a limited sense)
10. e