Wellness Exam Study Guide –
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Body Systems - Answer✔✔-Muscular, Skeletal, Nervous, Circulatory,
Respiratory.
Infectious Disease - Answer✔✔-A disease caused by pathogens like viruses and
bacteria.
Non-infectious Disease - Answer✔✔-A disease not spread person-to-person
(ex: cancer, diabetes).
Physical Fitness Components - Answer✔✔-Cardiorespiratory endurance,
muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition.
Personal Hygiene Importance - Answer✔✔-It prevents disease and promotes
overall health.
,Simple Safety Habit - Answer✔✔-Wearing a seatbelt while driving.
Macronutrients - Answer✔✔-Carbohydrates, proteins, fats.
Micronutrients - Answer✔✔-Vitamins and minerals needed in small amounts.
Fruits and Vegetables on Plate - Answer✔✔-Half.
Water Importance - Answer✔✔-It maintains hydration and helps body
functions.
Fiber - Answer✔✔-A type of carbohydrate that aids digestion.
Protein Function - Answer✔✔-Building and repairing muscles and tissues.
Substance Use - Answer✔✔-Any consumption of alcohol or drugs.
Substance Abuse - Answer✔✔-Using substances in a harmful way.
Addiction - Answer✔✔-A chronic disease where you can't stop using even if it
causes harm.
Short-term Effect of Alcohol - Answer✔✔-Slurred speech, impaired judgment.
Long-term Effect of Drug Abuse - Answer✔✔-Liver disease, brain damage.
,Importance of Early Intervention - Answer✔✔-It prevents long-term damage
and supports recovery.
Mental Health - Answer✔✔-Emotional, psychological, social well-being.
Stress - Answer✔✔-The body's response to demands or threats.
Stress Management Techniques - Answer✔✔-Deep breathing, time
management.
Depression - Answer✔✔-A mental disorder causing persistent sadness.
Anxiety - Answer✔✔-Excessive worry or fear.
Importance of Sleep for Mental Health - Answer✔✔-It restores the body and
mind.
Self-care activity - Answer✔✔-Exercising, journaling, meditating.
Sign of depression - Answer✔✔-Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed.
Mental health importance - Answer✔✔-Mental health only matters when you
have a disorder: False.
, Healthy way to manage stress - Answer✔✔-Talk to a trusted person, exercise,
relaxation techniques.
Unit 1 focus - Answer✔✔-Know body systems, fitness components, disease
types, safety habits.
Unit 2 focus - Answer✔✔-Memorize macronutrients, micronutrients, balanced
plate ideas.
Unit 3 focus - Answer✔✔-Recognize signs of substance abuse, effects on
health, importance of early help.
Unit 4 focus - Answer✔✔-Understand mental health basics, stress coping,
common disorders.
C458 exam preparation - Answer✔✔-Good 'cram kit' — the bare minimum
essential facts you must know.
Expanded version study kit - Answer✔✔-Helps you truly lock it in, even if you
forgot or missed stuff.
Study tools for WGU exam - Answer✔✔-Longer, richer Cheat Sheets, 25-40
detailed Flashcards per Unit, realistic Mini Review Quizzes.
Final Practice Test - Answer✔✔-Combining all 4 Units (like the real exam).