HED 120 Unit1 Exam Questions and
Answers
current life expectancy at birth in the U.S. - Answer-78.8 years
what two diseases are responsible for nearly half of the deaths in the U.S. - Answer-heart disease and
cancer
health - Answer-- a state of well-being that encompasses physical, social, psychological, and other
dimensions and is a resource for everyday life
- more than merely the absence of disease
- life style choices have a profound influence on health
disease - Answer-- an alteration in body structure of biochemistry that is significant enough to cause the
body's regulatory mechanisms to fail
- symptoms may or may not be present
wellness - Answer-- an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices
towards, a more successful existence
- people who have a high level of wellness make decisions that promote health in multiple areas of their
lives
,7 dimensions of health - Answer-- physical health
- intellectual health
- psychological health
- spiritual health
- social health
- occupational health
physical health - Answer-- how well you body functions and how well you care for it
- optimal physical health: being physically active, eating nutritiously, getting enough sleep, responsible
sex/drinking/drugs, avoiding injury and infectious disease
intellectual health - Answer-- a willingness to take on new intellectual challenges, openness to new
ideas and skills, a capacity to think critically, and a sense of humor and curiosity
- high intellectual health: recognize pronlems quickly and seeks/creates solutions
psychological health - Answer-- (ch 1) autonomy, self-acceptance, and the ability to maintain nurturing
relationships and to pursue meaningful goals
- (ch 2) a broad dimension of health and wellness that encompasses both mental and emotional
behavior
- psychologically healthy: continually growing as individuals
- when psychological health deteriorates, mental illness may be diagnosed
mental illnesses - Answer-- disorders that can unsettle thoughts and feelings
- can disturb moods, disrupt behaviors, and interfere with the tasks of daily life
spiritual health - Answer-- influenced by your beliefs and values and the way in which you express them
- contributes to a place and purpose in life and can be a source of support when you face challenges
, social health - Answer-- the quality of interactions and relationships with others
- good social health: satisfying relationships, an ability to fulfill social roles, and an ability to provide
support to others and receive it in return
environmental health - Answer-- the quality of home, work, school, and social environments, as well as,
the health of our planet
occupational health - Answer-- the quality of your relationship to your work
- challenges to occupational health: stress, lack of fulfillment in the work, poor relationships with
colleagues, inadequate compensation, sudden unemployment
life expectancy - Answer-the average number of years a person may expect to live
top 5 causes of death in the U.S. for all ages - Answer-1. heart disease
2. cancer
3. chronic lower respiratory disease
4. accidents/unintentional injuries
5. stroke
top 5 causes of death in the U.S. for 15-24 year olds - Answer-1. accidents/unintentional injuries
2. suicide
3. assault/homicide
4. cancer
5. heart disease
chronic disease morbidity - Answer-- the rate at of chronic disease within our population
Answers
current life expectancy at birth in the U.S. - Answer-78.8 years
what two diseases are responsible for nearly half of the deaths in the U.S. - Answer-heart disease and
cancer
health - Answer-- a state of well-being that encompasses physical, social, psychological, and other
dimensions and is a resource for everyday life
- more than merely the absence of disease
- life style choices have a profound influence on health
disease - Answer-- an alteration in body structure of biochemistry that is significant enough to cause the
body's regulatory mechanisms to fail
- symptoms may or may not be present
wellness - Answer-- an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices
towards, a more successful existence
- people who have a high level of wellness make decisions that promote health in multiple areas of their
lives
,7 dimensions of health - Answer-- physical health
- intellectual health
- psychological health
- spiritual health
- social health
- occupational health
physical health - Answer-- how well you body functions and how well you care for it
- optimal physical health: being physically active, eating nutritiously, getting enough sleep, responsible
sex/drinking/drugs, avoiding injury and infectious disease
intellectual health - Answer-- a willingness to take on new intellectual challenges, openness to new
ideas and skills, a capacity to think critically, and a sense of humor and curiosity
- high intellectual health: recognize pronlems quickly and seeks/creates solutions
psychological health - Answer-- (ch 1) autonomy, self-acceptance, and the ability to maintain nurturing
relationships and to pursue meaningful goals
- (ch 2) a broad dimension of health and wellness that encompasses both mental and emotional
behavior
- psychologically healthy: continually growing as individuals
- when psychological health deteriorates, mental illness may be diagnosed
mental illnesses - Answer-- disorders that can unsettle thoughts and feelings
- can disturb moods, disrupt behaviors, and interfere with the tasks of daily life
spiritual health - Answer-- influenced by your beliefs and values and the way in which you express them
- contributes to a place and purpose in life and can be a source of support when you face challenges
, social health - Answer-- the quality of interactions and relationships with others
- good social health: satisfying relationships, an ability to fulfill social roles, and an ability to provide
support to others and receive it in return
environmental health - Answer-- the quality of home, work, school, and social environments, as well as,
the health of our planet
occupational health - Answer-- the quality of your relationship to your work
- challenges to occupational health: stress, lack of fulfillment in the work, poor relationships with
colleagues, inadequate compensation, sudden unemployment
life expectancy - Answer-the average number of years a person may expect to live
top 5 causes of death in the U.S. for all ages - Answer-1. heart disease
2. cancer
3. chronic lower respiratory disease
4. accidents/unintentional injuries
5. stroke
top 5 causes of death in the U.S. for 15-24 year olds - Answer-1. accidents/unintentional injuries
2. suicide
3. assault/homicide
4. cancer
5. heart disease
chronic disease morbidity - Answer-- the rate at of chronic disease within our population
