Question 1

What is a risk factor?

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A risk factor is anything that increases your chances of getting a specific disease.

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A way to reduce disease chances

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An unrelated health behavior

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A symptom of a disease

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an example of a controllable risk factor?

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Heredity

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Physical activity

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Diet

Question 3

What type of risk factor includes gender and age?

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Non-controllable risk factors

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Behavioral risk factors

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Health habits

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Controllable risk factors

Question 4

What are protective factors designed to do?

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Reduce the risk of negative outcomes.

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Increase health risks

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Only apply to physical health

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Have no effect on health

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a controllable risk factor?

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Weight management

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Gender

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Race

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Age

Question 6

What are health habits?

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Personal behaviors that are related to the way a person lives.

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Medical conditions

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Family history

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Inherited traits

Question 7

Which of the following can be considered a protective factor?

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Regular physical activity and a good diet

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Poor diet habits

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Tobacco use

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Ignoring health issues

Question 8

How does heredity impact one's health?

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By passing traits and tendencies towards specific diseases from parents to children.

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By determining physical activities

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By influencing daily choices

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By changing environment

Question 9

What effect does understanding risk factors have on health?

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It helps improve health and well-being.

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It makes no difference

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It increases health risks

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It complicates health choices

Question 10

What is an example of a negative health habit?

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Eating junk food in front of the TV every night

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Engaging in regular exercise

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Taking vitamins daily

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Brushing teeth regularly

Question 11

What is a risk factor?

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A risk factor is anything that increases your chances of getting a specific disease.

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A treatment for diseases

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A factor that guarantees disease

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An unrelated health statistic

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT an example of a non-controllable risk factor?

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Diet

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Race

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Heredity

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Gender

Question 13

What are controllable risk factors primarily associated with?

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Our behavior or choices we make.

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Inherent physical traits

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Environmental conditions

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Genetic predisposition

Question 14

Which of the following is a controllable risk factor?

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Physical activity

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Heredity

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Race

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Age

Question 15

What is meant by 'health habits'?

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Health habits are personal behaviors related to the way a person lives that affect health.

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Temporary changes in diet

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Healthcare interventions

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Random acts of health positivity

Question 16

Which is a positive health habit mentioned in the text?

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Brushing and flossing teeth every night.

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Eating junk food in front of the TV

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Ignoring physical activity

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Skipping regular medical check-ups

Question 17

What are protective factors?

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Conditions, behaviors, or influences that reduce the risk of negative outcomes.

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Unrelated health statistics

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Risk factors that cannot be controlled

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Guaranteed health improvements

Question 18

Which is NOT mentioned as an example of a protective factor?

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A lack of sleep

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Regular physical activity

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Supportive relationships

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Healthy coping skills

Question 19

What is the main goal of understanding risk and protective factors?

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To improve health and well-being.

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To predict all diseases accurately

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To avoid medical care altogether

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To eliminate all health risks

Question 20

How can recognizing risk factors affect our health?

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It helps us take control of our health and lead safer lives.

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It ensures no health issues will arise

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It provides a definite cure for diseases

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It eliminates the need for medical advice

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