Health and Wellness
12 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the primary cause of death for teenagers?

  • Drunk driving
  • Suicide
  • Homicide
  • Motor vehicle accidents (correct)
  • What is the main factor in developing high blood pressure?

  • Lack of physical activity
  • Stress and genetics
  • Excessive alcohol consumption
  • Unhealthy diet (correct)
  • What is the purpose of a vaccination?

  • To diagnose a disease
  • To provide immunity against a specific disease (correct)
  • To treat an existing disease
  • To prevent the spread of disease
  • Which of the following diets is not a fad diet?

    <p>Mediterranean Diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended frequency for a female to perform a breast self-exam?

    <p>Once a month</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a high blood pressure reading?

    <p>130/80 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats?

    <p>Systolic pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mandated by the state of Georgia for all teens that wish to obtain a driver's license?

    <p>Completion of a driver education course</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the disorder characterized by an irrational fear of becoming obese resulting in severe weight loss?

    <p>Anorexia nervosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important nutrient that the body cannot survive without for more than a few days?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended daily allowance on Nutrition Facts Labels based on?

    <p>A 2,000-calorie diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for adding nutrients to food where they are not naturally present?

    <p>Fortification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)

    • BAC is closely linked to alcohol content consumed.

    Teenage Health Risks

    • Motor vehicle accidents are often the leading cause of death for teenagers.

    Factors Contributing to High Blood Pressure

    • Unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and stress can lead to high blood pressure.

    Vaccination and Immunity

    • Vaccination using a weakened or dead pathogen provides immunity by stimulating the body's immune response to produce antibodies.

    Fad Diets

    • Examples of fad diets include the Atkins Diet, the Paleo Diet, the Grapefruit Diet, and the Keto Diet.

    Saturated Fat

    • Foods like fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish, and whole grains are typically low in saturated fat.

    Breast Exams

    • Females should perform a breast self-exam once a month.

    Testicular Exams

    • Testicular exams are important for early detection of testicular cancer, which is most common among young men.

    Blood Pressure

    • A blood pressure reading of 130/80 mmHg or higher is considered high.
    • The top number in a blood pressure reading represents systolic pressure, which is the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats.

    Driver Education

    • The state of Georgia mandates completion of a driver education course for teens seeking a driver's license.

    Effects of Alcohol on Driving

    • Consuming alcohol impairs cognitive and motor functions, increasing the risk of accidents and impaired driving ability.

    Eating Disorders

    • Anorexia nervosa is a disorder characterized by an irrational fear of becoming obese, resulting in severe weight loss from self-induced starvation.

    Heart Disease Risk Factors

    • Major factors contributing to heart disease include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, obesity, and unhealthy diet.

    Cancer Treatments

    • Chemotherapy and radiation are treatments for cancer.

    Uncontrollable Risk Factors for Heart Disease

    • Factors such as age, family history, and genetics cannot be controlled but may contribute to heart disease risk.

    Vegetarian Diets

    • A person on a vegetarian diet may have trouble eating enough protein or certain vitamins like B12 and D.

    Nutrition Labels

    • The recommended daily allowance is based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
    • The first thing to look at on a Nutrition Label is the serving size and servings per container.
    • Raw fruits, vegetables, and certain raw meats do not have Nutrition Facts Labels.

    Food Fortification and Enrichment

    • The addition of nutrients to food where they are not naturally present is called fortification.
    • A food in which nutrients lost in processing have been added back is called enriched.

    Protein and Body Repair

    • Protein is the nutrient that helps repair the body.

    Weight Loss

    • The healthiest way to lose weight...

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Description

    This quiz covers various aspects of health and wellness, including blood alcohol concentration, leading causes of death, and factors contributing to high blood pressure.

    More Like This

    Health and Wellness Quiz
    12 questions

    Health and Wellness Quiz

    AwedConceptualArt avatar
    AwedConceptualArt
    Health and Wellness
    10 questions

    Health and Wellness

    EnergeticAccordion avatar
    EnergeticAccordion
    Environmental Safety and Health Risks
    36 questions
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser