End of Semester Test: Health Practice
Study Exam.
Who has the best overall health? - CORRECT ANSWER a person who balances social, physical, and
mental health
Melanie isn't confident about her looks and suffers from low self-esteem. What should she do? -
CORRECT ANSWER focus on her strong points, stay well-groomed, and remember that looks don't
matter as much as she thinks
Which food combination contains the most salt and sugar? - CORRECT ANSWER a burger and cola
Which food item is a rich source of protein? - CORRECT ANSWER milk
Dina is diabetic. Which diet would be best for her? - CORRECT ANSWER a diet that is rich in whole grains
and low in processed grains
Seth is 18 years old, weighs 250 pounds, and is 72 inches tall. Use the formula and chart below to
evaluate his weight, and then answer the question.BMI = Weight (in pounds) ÷ [Height (in inches)]² x
703BMI categories, general:Underweight: less than 18.5Normal weight: 18.5-24.9Overweight: 25-
29.9Obese: 30 or greaterWhat does his BMI indicate about Seth's health? - CORRECT ANSWER He has a
high risk of diabetes and kidney disease.
Karen is 17 years old and has a BMI that indicates appropriate weight. She loves to eat all kinds of
food.Which strategy will best help Karen maintain her health? - CORRECT ANSWER eat nutrient-dense
food and engage in regular physical activity
Which statement about regular exercise is NOT true? - CORRECT ANSWER To benefit from physical
activity you should find one type of exercise that suits you best and stick to it.
Shanelle has been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. Which exercise option would her doctor most
likely recommend? - CORRECT ANSWER aerobic exercise such as running or playing soccer
Study Exam.
Who has the best overall health? - CORRECT ANSWER a person who balances social, physical, and
mental health
Melanie isn't confident about her looks and suffers from low self-esteem. What should she do? -
CORRECT ANSWER focus on her strong points, stay well-groomed, and remember that looks don't
matter as much as she thinks
Which food combination contains the most salt and sugar? - CORRECT ANSWER a burger and cola
Which food item is a rich source of protein? - CORRECT ANSWER milk
Dina is diabetic. Which diet would be best for her? - CORRECT ANSWER a diet that is rich in whole grains
and low in processed grains
Seth is 18 years old, weighs 250 pounds, and is 72 inches tall. Use the formula and chart below to
evaluate his weight, and then answer the question.BMI = Weight (in pounds) ÷ [Height (in inches)]² x
703BMI categories, general:Underweight: less than 18.5Normal weight: 18.5-24.9Overweight: 25-
29.9Obese: 30 or greaterWhat does his BMI indicate about Seth's health? - CORRECT ANSWER He has a
high risk of diabetes and kidney disease.
Karen is 17 years old and has a BMI that indicates appropriate weight. She loves to eat all kinds of
food.Which strategy will best help Karen maintain her health? - CORRECT ANSWER eat nutrient-dense
food and engage in regular physical activity
Which statement about regular exercise is NOT true? - CORRECT ANSWER To benefit from physical
activity you should find one type of exercise that suits you best and stick to it.
Shanelle has been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. Which exercise option would her doctor most
likely recommend? - CORRECT ANSWER aerobic exercise such as running or playing soccer
