HS 365 MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA
STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE QUESTIONS 2026/2027
Define Health - ANS✔✔ Not just the absence of disease, Health is a state of mental, physical
and social well-being.
List and briefly explain the six dimensions of health - ANS✔✔ 1. Physical-Things we can see
(height, weight, energy level. Influenced by genetics, health behavior, medical care and
exposure to infectious agents
2. Intellectual-Ability to interpret, analyze, and act on information (Teach kids why)
3.Emotional-Feelings and expression of emotions (self control and self acceptance)
4. Social-Ability to navigate social environments and maintain strong relationships.
5. Spiritual: Meaning and purpose in life (Altruism, hope, forgiveness, and prayer)
6. Environmental- External biological, chemical and physical factors. ( air, water, soil quality, toxic
substances, hazardous wastes and natural disasters)
Is any dimension of health more important than the others? - ANS✔✔ No one dimension is
more important than any other
Explain Miasmas - ANS✔✔ The time from 1850 to 1880 was known as the miasma phase of
public health. During this time people thought that diseases where caused by inhaling
poisonous vapors (called Miasmas) that rose from rotting filth and refuse.
Which population would most likely have had the lowest life expectancy from birth? - ANS✔✔
Middle Ages 500-1500 AD
List the health behaviors linked to the current leading causes of death and illness among
Americans - ANS✔✔ Tobacco use, Poor eating habits, Alcohol and other drug use, behaviors
, resulting in intentional or unintentional injury, physical inactivity and sexual behaviors resulting
in HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases
List the leading causes of death among Americans - ANS✔✔ Heart disease, Cancer, Chronic lung
diseases, Stroke and an unintentional injuries.
Define and briefly explain health disparities. - ANS✔✔ Health is not only a product of biology
and medical care but is also influenced by significant factors such as income, education level
and neighborhood environments. Differences in health pertaining to these factors are known as
health disparities.
School lunches that follow MyPlate guidelines should include: - ANS✔✔
List the components of MyPlate - ANS✔✔ Fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy
List the determinants of health that affect the individual health status of all students - ANS✔✔
Differences in personal, social, economic and environmental factors that determine the health
status of individuals or populations
Explain "healthy people" - ANS✔✔ Healthy People is a government published document. Every
10 years, the US Department of Health and Human services gathers and analyzes current data,
reviews scientific trends and innovations and uses this information to establish and monitor
health objectives for the nation.
List and briefly explain the 6 broad categories of "Healthy people 2020" - ANS✔✔ 1: Policy
making-tobacco laws, seat belt use, vaccinations. 2: Social factors- food availability, housing, job
opportunities, quality schools, transportation and safety. 3: Health Services- Access to and
quality of available health services. 4. Biology and Genetics-Factors with which a person is born.
5: Individual behaviors: tobacco use, diet, physical activity and hand washing. 6: Environmental
conditions- Pollutants, food contamination, microbial agents, lead based paints.
STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE QUESTIONS 2026/2027
Define Health - ANS✔✔ Not just the absence of disease, Health is a state of mental, physical
and social well-being.
List and briefly explain the six dimensions of health - ANS✔✔ 1. Physical-Things we can see
(height, weight, energy level. Influenced by genetics, health behavior, medical care and
exposure to infectious agents
2. Intellectual-Ability to interpret, analyze, and act on information (Teach kids why)
3.Emotional-Feelings and expression of emotions (self control and self acceptance)
4. Social-Ability to navigate social environments and maintain strong relationships.
5. Spiritual: Meaning and purpose in life (Altruism, hope, forgiveness, and prayer)
6. Environmental- External biological, chemical and physical factors. ( air, water, soil quality, toxic
substances, hazardous wastes and natural disasters)
Is any dimension of health more important than the others? - ANS✔✔ No one dimension is
more important than any other
Explain Miasmas - ANS✔✔ The time from 1850 to 1880 was known as the miasma phase of
public health. During this time people thought that diseases where caused by inhaling
poisonous vapors (called Miasmas) that rose from rotting filth and refuse.
Which population would most likely have had the lowest life expectancy from birth? - ANS✔✔
Middle Ages 500-1500 AD
List the health behaviors linked to the current leading causes of death and illness among
Americans - ANS✔✔ Tobacco use, Poor eating habits, Alcohol and other drug use, behaviors
, resulting in intentional or unintentional injury, physical inactivity and sexual behaviors resulting
in HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases
List the leading causes of death among Americans - ANS✔✔ Heart disease, Cancer, Chronic lung
diseases, Stroke and an unintentional injuries.
Define and briefly explain health disparities. - ANS✔✔ Health is not only a product of biology
and medical care but is also influenced by significant factors such as income, education level
and neighborhood environments. Differences in health pertaining to these factors are known as
health disparities.
School lunches that follow MyPlate guidelines should include: - ANS✔✔
List the components of MyPlate - ANS✔✔ Fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy
List the determinants of health that affect the individual health status of all students - ANS✔✔
Differences in personal, social, economic and environmental factors that determine the health
status of individuals or populations
Explain "healthy people" - ANS✔✔ Healthy People is a government published document. Every
10 years, the US Department of Health and Human services gathers and analyzes current data,
reviews scientific trends and innovations and uses this information to establish and monitor
health objectives for the nation.
List and briefly explain the 6 broad categories of "Healthy people 2020" - ANS✔✔ 1: Policy
making-tobacco laws, seat belt use, vaccinations. 2: Social factors- food availability, housing, job
opportunities, quality schools, transportation and safety. 3: Health Services- Access to and
quality of available health services. 4. Biology and Genetics-Factors with which a person is born.
5: Individual behaviors: tobacco use, diet, physical activity and hand washing. 6: Environmental
conditions- Pollutants, food contamination, microbial agents, lead based paints.
