TEST BANK FOR CHOOSING HEALTH, 1ST EDITION : LYNCH

Choosing Health (Lynch) Chapter 1 Health in the 21st Century 1) The current life expectancy at birth in the U.S. is A) 67.7 years. B) 72.7 years. C) 77.7 years. D) 82.7 years. Answer: C Diff: 2 Page Ref: 1 Skill: Remembering 2) Which of the following habits can result in premature aging? A) Smoking B) Poor eating habits C) Drinking alcohol excessively D) All of the answers are correct. Answer: D Diff: 2 Page Ref: 1 Skill: Remembering 3) Which of the following is true with respect to health? A) It encompasses multiple aspects or dimensions of a person's life. B) It is not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. C) It is influenced by lifestyle choices. D) All of the answers are correct. Answer: D Diff: 2 Page Ref: 2 Skill: Understanding 4) Intellectual health is characterized by A) being physically active. B) an openness to new ideas and skills and a capacity to think critically. C) the ability to perceive reality accurately. D) satisfying interactions with friends and family. Answer: B Diff: 2 Page Ref: 3 Skill: Understanding 5) Psychological health is a broad category that encompasses all of the following except A) mental health. B) physical fitness. C) aspects of spiritual health. D) a person's moods and feelings.