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Course Introduction
Lifestyle and Health explores the dynamic relationship between everyday habits and overall well-being. This course examines how factors such as nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and substance use influence physical and mental health. Students will analyze scientific evidence linking lifestyle choices to the prevention and management of chronic diseases, and develop practical strategies to promote healthier behaviors in themselves and their communities. By integrating theoretical concepts with case studies and personal reflection, the course encourages informed decision-making aimed at enhancing quality of life and reducing health risks.
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Health The Basics 10th Edition by
Rebecca J. Donatelle
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Chapter 1: Accessing Your Health
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Q1) Provide a brief definition of quality of life.
Answer: To be truly healthy, a person must be capable of functioning at an optimal level in all health dimensions, as well as interacting with others and the environment in a positive way. Quality of life, the potential for achieving a happy, healthy, and productive life, is considered as important as years of life.
Q2) Jason has three projects due next week. He is frustrated because everything is due at the same time and he doesn't believe it's possible to get all three projects finished. His solution is to forget about the projects and meet up with friends for a night out. Jason has
A) self-confidence.
B) self-efficacy.
C) an internal locus of control.
D) an external locus of control.
Answer: D
Q3) The development of self-esteem is an important part of intellectual health.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health
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Q1) Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often have difficulty with
A) showing up on time for appointments.
B) remembering their name.
C) jumping from one task to another.
D) weight gain.
Answer: A
Q2) Which of the following is true about depression in college students?
A) The number of students diagnosed with depression has decreased.
B) The majority of students do not feel overwhelmed by their responsibilities.
C) Many students do not seek help for depression because of the stigma associated with seeing a counselor.
D) Depression and stress are sometimes temporary issues but not major barriers to academic success.
Answer: C
Q3) Keeping in touch with your best friend from high school is one way of enhancing your social health.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Cultivating Your Spiritual Health
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Q1) According to the National Cancer Institute, spiritual well-being improves the quality of life of individuals suffering from an illness by
A) preventing the need for psychological or religious counseling.
B) increasing the ability to cope with physical effects and medical treatment.
C) bringing him or her closer to family members.
D) using meditation to lower respiratory and heart rates.
Answer: B
Q2) For most people, pursuing psychological counseling has no relationship to spiritual health.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) During meditation, Madhvi finds that thoughts pop up and distract her. When this happens she should
A) stop meditating until she can refocus.
B) release the thought and return to meditating.
C) realize that she is not well-suited for meditation.
D) get up and move around and then try again.
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Managing Stress and Coping With Lifes Challenges
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Q1) You complete weekly practice tests for three months before you are scheduled to take the LSAT. Which method are you using to manage stress?
A) Meditation
B) Downshifting
C) Biofeedback
D) Stress inoculation
Q2) Jo has been seeing a counselor to discuss her issues with anxiety and depression, which developed a few months after she moved to a new city for a job. Which of the following is the most likely source of her anxiety and depression?
A) Multiple physical factors
B) A lack of social support
C) A dull daily routine
D) An ethical conflict
Q3) As part of the stress response, the hormone that makes stored nutrients available for energy is
A) epinephrine.
B) cortisol.
C) testosterone.
D) thyroxine.
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Chapter 5: Improving Your Sleep
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Q1) Jane stayed up all night taking care of her sick child. She will need to sleep more than average the next few nights to make up for the hours of lost sleep.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The portion of the brain considered to be the "master mind" that only rests during sleep is the
A) cerebral cortex.
B) cerebrum.
C) brain stem.
D) midbrain.
Q3) During a sleep study, a person spends the night in a sleep lab, and his or her body functions are monitored by
A) full-time sleep specialists.
B) nurses on the night shift.
C) sensors and electrodes.
D) imaging equipment.
Q4) Alcohol improves sleep because it enhances relaxation.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Preventing Violence and Injury
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Q1) A bias-motivated crime is
A) a hate crime.
B) intimate partner abuse.
C) a crime committed by a stranger.
D) a crime that was not reported to the police.
Q2) If you return home to find that your residence has been broken into, you should check every room to see what is missing before calling the police.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The U.S. Public Health Service defines violence as a chronic disease.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Any form of unwanted sexual attention is
A) sexual harassment.
B) flirting.
C) sexual assault.
D) innuendo.
Q5) Child abusers are easy to identify.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Building Healthy Relationships and Understanding Sexuality
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Q1) Julio wants to strengthen his relationship with LaVonne by sharing personal information with her. To get over his fear of disclosing his feelings, Jake can do all of the following EXCEPT
A) learn to accept his imperfections.
B) be open to discussing his sexual past.
C) select a safe, comfortable place for the conversation.
D) blame his parents for his imperfections.
Q2) Which standard of behavior involves choosing to have sex only if precautions are being taken to prevent pregnancy or the transmission of disease?
A) Orgasmic standard
B) Celibacy standard
C) Safer sex standard
D) Romantic standard
Q3) Family consists of
A) people related by blood who share a few main characteristics.
B) a group of people who share the same interests.
C) a network of people that provides support, security, and a sense of belonging.
D) blood relatives with whom we grew up.
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Chapter 8: Considering Your Reproductive Choices
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Q1) A surgical sterilization procedure that involves cutting the vas deferens is a(n)
A) endoscopy.
B) tubal ligation.
C) hysterectomy.
D) vasectomy.
Q2) Which of the following is NOT true about male infertility?
A) Low sperm count can be caused by wearing excessively tight underwear.
B) Exposure of the scrotum to radiation can cause infertility in men.
C) Exposure of the scrotum to intense heat or cold can cause infertility in men.
D) Male infertility problems account for only 10 percent of infertility cases.
Q3) A cause of infertility in which uterine tissue is implanted outside the uterus and blocks the fallopian tubes is
A) toxoplasmosis.
B) endometriosis.
C) pelvic inflammatory disease.
D) ovarian cancer.
Q4) All spermicides are effective in preventing sexually transmitted infections.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse
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Q1) A large dose of cocaine can cause
A) increased heart rate and blood pressure.
B) irregular heart rate and low blood pressure.
C) increased appetite.
D) excessive fatigue.
Q2) The excessive use of a drug is A) abuse.
B) dependence.
C) tolerance.
D) misuse.
Q3) Morphine, codeine, and heroin are all A) available over the counter.
B) opioids.
C) amphetamines.
D) available by prescription.
Q4) Methadone maintenance does not have the same potential for addiction that heroin does.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Drinking Alcohol Responsibly and Ending
Tobacco Use
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Q1) When women drink alcohol during pregnancy, they can cause significant brain damage and other impairments in the fetus; this condition is known as
A) fetal cirrhosis.
B) alcoholic hepatitis.
C) fetal alcohol syndrome.
D) teratogenic paralysis.
Q2) A form of alcohol that metabolizes slowly and produces toxic byproducts is a(n)
A) ethyl alcohol product.
B) congener.
C) distilled alcohol product.
D) intoxicator.
Q3) One standard drink equals
A) 12 ounces of beer or 1.5 ounces of 80 proof liquor.
B) 10 ounces of wine or 1 ounce of 80 proof liquor.
C) 16 ounces of beer or wine.
D) 6 ounces of malt liquor or 8 ounces of beer.
Q4) Worrying about an upcoming test would increase the alcohol absorption rate in the body.
A)True B)False
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Chapter 11: Eating for a Healthier You
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Q1) A vegetarian who eats dairy products and eggs is called a A) pesco-vegetarian.
B) lacto-vegetarian.
C) lacto-ovo-vegetarian.
D) semivegetarian.
Q2) Potent and essential organic compounds that promote growth and help to maintain life and health are
A) minerals.
B) nutrients.
C) vitamins.
D) additives.
Q3) Food allergy and food intolerance mean the same thing.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Over the past three decades, daily calorie consumption by Americans has A) decreased slightly.
B) primarily come from junk foods.
C) leaned toward healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables.
D) increased significantly.
Q5) Explain the MyPlate plan for healthy eating.
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Chapter 12: Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight
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Q1) Aaron is trying to lose weight but he still wants a snack while he is studying. He discovered that a low-calorie hot drink is a good choice because
A) hot drinks are more satisfying than many other snack choices.
B) it doesn't take much time to make a hot beverage.
C) hot drinks don't contain any fat.
D) hot drinks are the best way to replace fluids after exercising.
Q2) A good way to control portion sizes when you eat out is to
A) choose your meal from a buffet instead of ordering from the menu.
B) split an entrée with a friend or eat only half and take the other half home.
C) order both appetizer and entrée courses.
D) select a vegetarian meal that contains no meat or dairy.
Q3) An individual who is 22 percent above his or her ideal weight would be classified as A) average.
B) overweight.
C) obese.
D) morbidly obese.
Q4) Extremely low body fat can contribute to amenorrhea in females.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Enhancing Your Body Image
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Q1) An individual with an eating disorder may also have
A) other psychological disorders.
B) impulsive behavior.
C) a sense of empowerment.
D) high self-esteem.
Q2) Tina suffers from anorexia nervosa. She is depressed and lacks self-confidence.
Though she is extremely thin, she continues to lose weight at a rapid rate. The most important first step in treating Tina's condition would be to
A) stabilize her weight.
B) involve family and friends.
C) provide counseling to deal with Tina's self-esteem issues.
D) determine her body mass index.
Q3) An eating disorder that may lead to the erosion of tooth enamel due to frequent purging is
A) binge-eating disorder.
B) anorexia nervosa.
C) bulimia nervosa.
D) night-eating syndrome.
Q4) What are some of the myths surrounding body image and how can you challenge them?
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Chapter 14: Improving Your Personal Fitness
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Q1) The amount of effort needed during a workout to improve some aspect of fitness is exercise
A) flexibility.
B) intensity.
C) duration.
D) resistance.
Q2) Regular aerobic exercise improves the functioning of the A) lungs, bronchi, and large vessels.
B) bones and muscles.
C) skeletal and cardiac muscles.
D) heart, lungs, and blood vessels.
Q3) Women who lift weights will not develop the same bulky muscles as men due to lower levels of A) estrogen.
B) steroids.
C) inflammation.
D) testosterone.
Q4) Applying the FITT principle, create a jogging and weight training program for a healthy college student who wants to stay fit and increase muscle strength.
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Chapter 15: Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
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Q1) Which of the following has a body shape that is considered a higher risk for heart disease?
A) Woman shaped like a pear
B) Woman shaped like an apple
C) Woman shaped like an hourglass
D) Man shaped like a pear
Q2) A reduction in the heart's oxygen supply is a condition known as
A) angina pectoris.
B) ischemia.
C) atherosclerosis.
D) myocardial infarction.
Q3) Which diagnostic test records the electrical activity of the heart?
A) Electrocardiogram
B) Angiogram
C) Magnetic resonance imaging
D) Cardiac calcium score
Q4) Inflammation may play a role in heart disease development.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Minimizing Your Risk for Diabetes
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Q1) How does type 2 diabetes develop from early stages leading to a diagnosis?
Q2) Which of the following is true in regard to glucose in the body?
A) It decreases energy availability for body cells.
B) It is the least preferred energy source for red blood cells.
C) Its uptake is signaled by the pancreas.
D) It easily diffuses across cell membranes.
Q3) Approximately how many Americans have diabetes?
A) Just over 7 million
B) Nearly 16 million
C) Nearly 26 million
D) More than 28 million
Q4) Carbohydrates that have been ingested are broken down into the form of sugar known as
A) glucose.
B) glycogen.
C) insulin.
D) fructose.
Q5) The increase in type 2 diabetes risk is primarily due to genetic risk.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: Protecting Against Infectious and Noninfectious Diseases
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Q1) Greg has suffered with recurrent cold sores since childhood. When finals were over, Greg and his girlfriend celebrated by going to their favorite romantic spot. Since Greg takes famciclovir (FAMVIR), there is
A) no chance of him transmitting the herpes virus to his girlfriend since he has no visible cold sores.
B) no chance of him transmitting the herpes virus to his girlfriend.
C) still some chance that he could transmit the herpes virus to his girlfriend.
D) nothing to worry about since the medication blocks the action of the herpes virus and he is cured.
Q2) Amy contracted the flu. Getting a flu shot now will enable her body to attack and eliminate the flu virus in her system.
A)True
B)False
Q3) All of the following behaviors will compromise your immune system's ability to fight infections EXCEPT
A) not getting enough sleep.
B) eating junk food.
C) excessive alcohol consumption.
D) exercising regularly.
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Chapter 18: Preparing for Aging Death and Dying
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Q1) Progressive brain impairments that interfere with memory and normal intellectual functioning are
A) Alzheimer's disease.
B) dementias.
C) brain tumors.
D) Parkinson's disease.
Q2) Describe eight responses that can be part of the typical grief process. Which of these eight responses are most relevant in healthy grieving as compared to unhealthy grieving?
Q3) Which of the following is the LEAST likely effect of the baby boomer generation aging?
A) It could overload and potentially bankrupt Social Security revenues.
B) It could create disparities in safe and affordable long-term care options.
C) It could challenge the ability of the healthcare system to meet long-term needs.
D) It will have no impact on the economy, housing market, healthcare system, or Social Security.
Q4) Thanatology is the study of life after death.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 19: Environmental Health
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Q1) Nitrogen dioxide and oxygen interact with sunlight to form
A) carbon monoxide.
B) ozone.
C) particulates.
D) sulfur dioxide.
Q2) Discuss three ways your can reduce the waste you generate at home.
Q3) Seth has a sensitivity to mold. When he visits his grandparents and spends time in their damp basement in his grandfather's wood shop, he likely experiences all of the following EXCEPT
A) nasal congestion.
B) eye and skin irritation.
C) difficulty breathing.
D) migraine headaches.
Q4) When trying to ensure clean air in your home, sources of pollution to look for include all of the following EXCEPT
A) lead gases.
B) asbestos.
C) formaldehyde.
D) radon.
Q5) Discuss the three main areas of focus in preventing indoor air pollution.
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Chapter 20: Making Smart Health Care Choices
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Q1) Are you in favor of a national health insurance program in the United States? Support your answer with reasons why or why not.
Q2) Which of the following individuals would most likely have difficulty finding good, affordable health care?
A) An elementary school teacher
B) A self-employed construction worker
C) A state employee
D) A graphic designer with a large corporation
Q3) An osteopath (D.O) does not complete the same level of training as a physician who is an M.D.
A)True
B)False
Q4) If an insurance policy covers 90 percent of your total medical bills, the remaining 10 percent that you must pay is your
A) coinsurance amount.
B) copayment amount.
C) deductible amount.
D) premium amount.
Q5) Discuss four factors involved in the continuing increase in health care costs.
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Chapter 21: Understanding Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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Q1) Prior to taking an herbal supplement that claims to increase muscle mass, Jermaine should consult all the following EXCEPT
A) his personal trainer at the gym.
B) the NCCAM website
C) the Cochrane Collaboration's review on CAM.
D) his physician.
Q2) Cinnamon, oat fiber, ginger, and garlic are examples of
A) functional foods.
B) foods to which many people are intolerant.
C) dietary supplements.
D) seasonings.
Q3) Acupuncture has been shown to be effective in treating all of the following EXCEPT A) nausea associated with chemotherapy.
B) headaches.
C) low back pain.
D) breast cancer.
Q4) Name four therapies that fall under the category of mind-body interventions.
Q5) Discuss how updated FDA regulations help to protect consumers who purchase dietary supplements.
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