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Your health is affected by your ________ physical environment (including schools,sanitation,and transportation)and your natural physical environment (such as air and water quality).

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What is the main purpose of creating a family health tree?


A) to discover your personal health risks and strengths
B) to identify environmental factors that influence your health
C) to illustrate patterns of lifestyle habits in your family
D) to estimate your life expectancy

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The series of four bases arranged to form a distinct message,located at a precise point along a chromosome,is called a(n)________.

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Most ethnic and racial minority populations in the U.S.have significantly higher ________ risk factors,such as high-fat diets,lack of exercise,and more exposure to environmental toxins.

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In the Transtheoretical Model,a person in the ________ stage intends to change a specific health behavior within the next six months.

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Which of the following best demonstrates a socioecological model of health and wellness?


A) seeking a natural balance between your own life forces and those in your environment
B) being aware of hereditary risks and avoiding unhealthy environments and behaviors
C) going to the doctor whenever you suspect an illness
D) seeking nontraditional medical treatments

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Mackenzie resolves to start exercising three times a week when her membership at a local gym begins,in two weeks.In which stage of change in the Transtheoretical Model is Mackenzie operating?


A) contemplation
B) preparation
C) precontemplation
D) action

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Which of the following is NOT a specific national health objective of Healthy People 2020?


A) Attain high-quality lives free of preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death.
B) Create social and physical environments that promote good health for all.
C) Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups.
D) Focus on promoting health for older individuals.

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Which of the following describes the process in which one adopts patterns of behavior that lead to greater life satisfaction?


A) wellness
B) health
C) social determination
D) self-efficacy

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One of the most important factors influencing health behavior change is commitment to change.

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Behavior change contracts are among the most effective tools for change.

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Most genetic disorders are caused by single-gene mutations.

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An illustration of an individual's family genetic history is commonly referred to as a family health ________.

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In assessing your health risks,it is important to ignore any emotional reaction you may experience.

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When implementing a behavior change plan that involves a long-term health goal,you should strictly avoid setting and rewarding interim goals.

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The aspect of personal health that is most within your control is


A) genetic inheritance.
B) human biology.
C) environment.
D) lifestyle.

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Adam's sister lectures him daily about the threat his smoking poses to his health.She argues that,if he quits,he would improve both his health and his athletic performance.Adam knows his sister is right,but according to the Stages of Change Model,he will actually quit smoking when he reaches the


A) precontemplation stage.
B) contemplation stage.
C) preparation stage.
D) action stage.

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Three of the leading health indicators in the United States-according to Healthy People 2020-are substance abuse,immunization,and mental health.

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Activities such as developing social support systems and establishing goals and rewards help people to move through stages in the Stages of Change Model.

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Which of the following best illustrates a SMART goal?


A) I will get more exercise in the new year.
B) I will avoid situations in which I am tempted to eat junk food.
C) I will make smart health choices in each major life activity.
D) I will eat my meals on time and limit myself to one snack daily.

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