HPEX 310 Exam 1 VCU Questions and
Answers Latest 2026
Life Expectancy Men and Women Ans: 76.1
81.1
Why life expectance may decrease Ans: chronic diseases
cardiovascular disease #1
cancer
respiratory disease
(CCCR)
4 major factors that influence health and longevity Ans:
lifestyle (#1 53%)
environment
genetics (25%)
health care quality
(LEGH)
What encompasses all the dimensions of well-being Ans:
Optimal health
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How can you achieve a state pf wellness Ans: regular
physical activity
proper nutrition
emotional/spiritual balance
eliminating unhealthy behaviors
8 components of wellness Ans: physical,
emotional,
intellectual,
spiritual,
social,
environmental,
occupational,
financial
Physical wellness Ans: all behaviors that keep your body
healthy
-maintaining a health body weight and achieving physical
fitness
emotional wellness Ans: (mental health)-social skills and
interpersonal relationships
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-emotional stability
-mental disorders are the leading cause of disability
between 15-44y
intellectual wellness Ans: active minds throughout life
-elderly people
spiritual wellness Ans: ability to understand your
purpose in life; experience love, pain,peace, sorrow
-examples; meditation, reflections
social wellness Ans: development and maintenance of
meaningful interpersonal relationships "Quality not
quantity"
environmental wellness Ans: + or - impact on total
wellness
-e.g polluted air, contaminated water, "safe environment"
occupational wellness Ans: high level of satisfaction in
your job or career choice
aka enjoy your work
financial wellness Ans: live comfortably on your income,
in addition to managing money in a responsible way
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