Test 2

Question 1

The average length of life of people living in the same environment is called life __________

Answer 1

Life expectancy.

Question 2

The fitness of the body is __________ health.

Answer 2

Physical health.

Question 3

The state of the physical world, including the condition of water, air and food is ___________ quality.

Answer 3

Environmental quality.

Question 4

A basic component of food that nourishes the body __________

Answer 4

Nutrient.

Question 5

The identification of a disease _________

Answer 5

Diagnosis.

Question 6

The way a person gets along with other people is __________ health

Answer 6

Social Health.

Question 7

A state of wellness characterized by peak physical, mental or social well-being is _____________ health.

Answer 7

Optimum health.

Question 8

The way a person feels about him or herself, life and the world is __________ health

Answer 8

Mental health.

Question 9

The sum of the processes by which a person takes in and uses food substances._____________

Answer 9

Diet

Question 10

The process researchers use to find answers to their questions is called the __________ method

Answer 10

Scientific method.

Question 11

What are some of the things you should consider when reading an article about health and/or nutrition research study?

Answer 11

• What is the source of the information?
• Who is the author or sponsor of the site?
• How often is the site updated?

Question 12

What are the benefits people might notice when they begin taking steps to improve their health?

Answer 12

• More energetic.
• Desire to stay fit.
• Able to successfully meet the challenges of
  each day.

Question 13

What are the three major components of wellness?

Answer 13

• Physical health.
• Social health.
• Mental health.

Question 14

What is holistic medicine?

Answer 14

An approach to health care that focuses on all aspects of patient care—physical, mental, and social.

Question 15

What is a risk factor?

Answer 15

A characteristic or behaviour that influences a person’s chance of being injured or getting a disease.

Question 16

Name different lifestyle choices that will affect a person’s chances of getting a disease.

Answer 16

• Stressors
• Eating habits
• Regular checkups

Question 17

What feeling usually accompanies stress?

Answer 17

Agitation, nervousness or discomfort.

Question 18

Explain the difference between mental and social health

Answer 18

• Mental health: The way a person feels about himself or herself, life, and the world.
• Social health: The way a person gets along with other people.

Question 19

Explain the relationship between eating habits and life expectancy.

Answer 19

• Poor eating habits results in a lower life expectancy.

Question 20

A source of stress is called a ___________

Answer 20

Stressors.

Question 21

Name three types of effects stress can have on your physical health.

Answer 21

• Fatigue.
• Headaches.
• Skin irritations.

Question 22

List five techniques that can help you manage stress.

Answer 22

• Take a break from the stressor.
• Exercise.
• Smile and laugh.
• Get social support.
• Meditate.

Question 23

Minor daily stresses that produce tension are called ___________ _________

Answer 23

Minor stressors.

Question 24

Divorce is an example of a _______ - _________ ________, or a major stressor that can greatly alter a person’s lifestyle.

Answer 24

Life-changing event.

Question 25

What are the three most common eating disorders?

Answer 25

- Anorexia nervosa - Bulimia nervosa - Binge eating disorder

Question 26

What does Nervosa mean?

Answer 26

The term “nervosa” indicates a psychological origin.

Question 27

What are some treatments for eating disorders?

Answer 27

- Seek help; counsel. - Treatment centres (doctors, dietitians, psychologists). - NEDIC (National Eating Disorder Information Centre).

Question 28

What are the different reasons people develop poor health habits?

Answer 28

- Stressful events. - Negative emotions. - Depression, anxiety.

Question 29

How can each of the following terms be a factor influencing food choices (cultural, religious, social, emotional, historical, media, ethnic, regional, status, individual preference)

Answer 29

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Question 30

A suggested answer to a scientific question, which can be tested and verified.

Answer 30

Hypothesis

Question 31

How do your friends influence your food choices?

Answer 31

- People hanging out with (influence) | - Feeling bad

Question 32

What are the two reasons people might observe religious food customs?

Answer 32

- Some of them are commandments. | - Keeping traditions alive.

Question 33

What are three ways family members might influence the diets of young eaters?

Answer 33

- Use food as an award or punishment. - Salary. - Eating schedules.

Question 34

What are types of emotional responses people might have toward food?

Answer 34

- Sick. | - Excited.

Question 35

What kinds of problems may be caused by a pattern of using foods for rewards?

Answer 35

- Weight management problems. | - Overeating and more desire for these foods in the long run.

Question 36

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Answer 36

- Staple foods - Climate - Geography - Water supply technology

Question 37

What are four decisions political leaders might make that would affect the food supply in a country or region?

Answer 37

- Crops to grow. - How food is distributed in the area. - How foods are going to be processed.

Question 38

Why can food taste good to one person but not another?

Answer 38

- Different taste buds - Different preferences - Bad initial experiance

Question 39

How can technological advances in the areas of food production and processing help address the problem of world hunger?

Answer 39

- Helps with irrigation. | - Grow more foods.

Question 40

Explain the relationship between economics and the availability of food

Answer 40

- If a country can't afford tech aids like tractors, it limits the amounts of food production that can occur. - More money, more production, and storage.

Question 41

What is a food taboo? delicacy? status food?

Answer 41

- Delicacy: Highly desireable, rare, expensive. - Food taboo: Rules that forbid certain foods to be eaten. - Status food: high social impact.

Question 42

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Answer 42

- Adults, females teens, young women