2025 HOSA ILC Healthcare Issues Exam Study Guide
Trend among unpartnered adults in the U.S. - correct answer The share of unpartnered adults
has declined for the first time in almost two decades.
Change coinciding with decline in unpartnered adults - correct answer A slight rise in the
percentage of adults reporting they are married, from 50% to 51%.
Dr. Fry's statement about singlehood - correct answer He said that 'singlehood has peaked.'
Percentage of unpartnered population in 2000 - correct answer 38%.
Peak percentage of unpartnered adults and year - correct answer 44% in 2019.
Percentage of unpartnered adults in 2023 - correct answer 42%.
Groups reporting higher unpartnered rates - correct answer Young people (ages 18-24), older
women, and those without a high school diploma.
Change in cohabitation rates from 2019 to 2023 - correct answer Increased from 6% to 7%.
Marriage trends from 2019 to 2023 according to Pew data - correct answer The share of people
reporting they were married increased from 50% to 51%.
Financial impact of being partnered vs. single - correct answer Partnered adults tend to fare
better economically than single adults.
Ohio State University research on divorce and wealth - correct answer Divorce reduces a
person's wealth by about three-quarters compared to a single person.
Marriage's effect on comparative wealth - correct answer Being married almost doubles a
person's comparative wealth.
Percentage of single adults doing at least okay financially according to Pew - correct answer
64%.
Percentage of partnered adults doing at least okay financially - correct answer 77%.
Dr. Fry's statement on adults with partners - correct answer Adults with partners tend to be
better off financially.
Marriage's effect on men economically and socially according to Fry - correct answer Married
men are more likely to be employed and are viewed as providers, making them more attractive
partners.
Fry's statement on marriage and men's productivity - correct answer Men tend to be more
productive if they get married.
, excessive levels of alcohol consumption are associated with the following cancers - correct
answer breast cancer, colorectal cancer, head and neck cancer, liver cancer, stomach cancer,
and esophageal squamos cell carcinoma
a single alcoholic drink per day is linked with - correct answer high blood pressure
waking up at the same time 7 days a week leads to - correct answer consistent melatonin
production, leading to a consistent sleep schedule
poor sleep is indicative of - correct answer a decent likelihood of another health problem
hydration tips - correct answer sip, don't gulp— the body is a sponge, it can only absorb so
much at once
breathing better - correct answer take deeper breaths to expand the lungs fully
US dept of agriculture issues what federal order in early December? - correct answer federal
order requiring raw, unpasteurized milk samples to be tested in the "National Milk Testing
Strategy"
The "National Milk Testing Strategy" includes the following requirements - correct answer 1.
the sharing of raw milk samples from any entity responsible for a dairy farm, bulk milk
transporter, bulk milk transfer station, or dairy processing facility that sends or holds milk
intended for pasteurization
2. herd owners with positive cattle to provide epidemiological information
3. private labs and state vets report positive results to USDA and that come from tests done on
raw milk sampled
The National Milk Testing Strategy tests for - correct answer avian influenza or HPAI H5N1 (bird
flu)
what are seed oils? - correct answer seed oils are derived from the seed of a plant, rather than
the fruit or vegetable
What health risks do seed oils pose? - correct answer No specific health risks— intake of seed
oils is associated with improved blood cholesterol levels and lowers risk of diseases like heart
disease and t2 diabetes compared to other animal fats. Seed oils are rich in unsaturated fats,
which may decrease bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol
Seed oils are high in - correct answer the omega 6 fatty acid linoleic acid, which in large
amounts can put stress on beneficial bacteria. overconsumption can be common because they
are in processed foods.
Widely used seed oils - correct answer canola, corn, sunflower, pumpkin seed, chia seed,
sesame, peanut, grapeseed, soybean
Trend among unpartnered adults in the U.S. - correct answer The share of unpartnered adults
has declined for the first time in almost two decades.
Change coinciding with decline in unpartnered adults - correct answer A slight rise in the
percentage of adults reporting they are married, from 50% to 51%.
Dr. Fry's statement about singlehood - correct answer He said that 'singlehood has peaked.'
Percentage of unpartnered population in 2000 - correct answer 38%.
Peak percentage of unpartnered adults and year - correct answer 44% in 2019.
Percentage of unpartnered adults in 2023 - correct answer 42%.
Groups reporting higher unpartnered rates - correct answer Young people (ages 18-24), older
women, and those without a high school diploma.
Change in cohabitation rates from 2019 to 2023 - correct answer Increased from 6% to 7%.
Marriage trends from 2019 to 2023 according to Pew data - correct answer The share of people
reporting they were married increased from 50% to 51%.
Financial impact of being partnered vs. single - correct answer Partnered adults tend to fare
better economically than single adults.
Ohio State University research on divorce and wealth - correct answer Divorce reduces a
person's wealth by about three-quarters compared to a single person.
Marriage's effect on comparative wealth - correct answer Being married almost doubles a
person's comparative wealth.
Percentage of single adults doing at least okay financially according to Pew - correct answer
64%.
Percentage of partnered adults doing at least okay financially - correct answer 77%.
Dr. Fry's statement on adults with partners - correct answer Adults with partners tend to be
better off financially.
Marriage's effect on men economically and socially according to Fry - correct answer Married
men are more likely to be employed and are viewed as providers, making them more attractive
partners.
Fry's statement on marriage and men's productivity - correct answer Men tend to be more
productive if they get married.
, excessive levels of alcohol consumption are associated with the following cancers - correct
answer breast cancer, colorectal cancer, head and neck cancer, liver cancer, stomach cancer,
and esophageal squamos cell carcinoma
a single alcoholic drink per day is linked with - correct answer high blood pressure
waking up at the same time 7 days a week leads to - correct answer consistent melatonin
production, leading to a consistent sleep schedule
poor sleep is indicative of - correct answer a decent likelihood of another health problem
hydration tips - correct answer sip, don't gulp— the body is a sponge, it can only absorb so
much at once
breathing better - correct answer take deeper breaths to expand the lungs fully
US dept of agriculture issues what federal order in early December? - correct answer federal
order requiring raw, unpasteurized milk samples to be tested in the "National Milk Testing
Strategy"
The "National Milk Testing Strategy" includes the following requirements - correct answer 1.
the sharing of raw milk samples from any entity responsible for a dairy farm, bulk milk
transporter, bulk milk transfer station, or dairy processing facility that sends or holds milk
intended for pasteurization
2. herd owners with positive cattle to provide epidemiological information
3. private labs and state vets report positive results to USDA and that come from tests done on
raw milk sampled
The National Milk Testing Strategy tests for - correct answer avian influenza or HPAI H5N1 (bird
flu)
what are seed oils? - correct answer seed oils are derived from the seed of a plant, rather than
the fruit or vegetable
What health risks do seed oils pose? - correct answer No specific health risks— intake of seed
oils is associated with improved blood cholesterol levels and lowers risk of diseases like heart
disease and t2 diabetes compared to other animal fats. Seed oils are rich in unsaturated fats,
which may decrease bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol
Seed oils are high in - correct answer the omega 6 fatty acid linoleic acid, which in large
amounts can put stress on beneficial bacteria. overconsumption can be common because they
are in processed foods.
Widely used seed oils - correct answer canola, corn, sunflower, pumpkin seed, chia seed,
sesame, peanut, grapeseed, soybean
