A Healthy Lifestyle

Question 1

Personal behavior is the only factor that determines if a person becomes ill.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a reason why communicable diseases, such as pneumonia, kill fewer people today than they did in the past?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

slower population growth

Question 3

A risk factor can be defined as anything that increases the likelihood of injury or disease.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 4

Heredity is considered a controllable risk factor.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 5

Making good lifestyle choices will prevent all diseases.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 6

Mindy is speaking at a community event to help people understand the importance of healthy eating. Which statement BEST describes Mindy's behavior?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Mindy is acting as a health advocate.

Question 7

If someone is predisposed to a disease, they are more likely to contract the disease due to __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

heredity

Question 8

According to the direct instruction, which of the following is a leading cause of death among young people in the United States?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Accidents

Question 9

Which of the following is a controllable risk factor of infectious diseases?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

drug abuse

Question 10

Deaths due to lifestyle diseases have declined since the early 1900s.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

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