5. SMOKING IS THE LEADING
PREVENTABLE CAUSE OF DEATH IN
THE UNITED STATES
TRUE
6. EATING AT LEAST FIVE
SERVINGS OF FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES A DAY CAN
LOWER YOUR CHANCES OF
SUFFERING FROM CANCER
AND HEART DISEASE.
TRUE
7. IF YOU ARE NOT PHYSICALLY
SICK YOU ARE HEALTHY.
FALSE
8. DISEASES
Prior to the Twentieth Century what do you
think were the leading causes of death??
What do you think is the leading cause of
death today?
10. LIFESTYLE DISEASES
Caused by unhealthy behaviors
Influenced by choices YOU make. The
choices you make now can affect you later.
Examples
– Heart Disease, Obesity, Diabetes II, Skin Cancer,
Lung Cancer, Stroke/Hypertension, Emphysema,
Osteoporosis, Bronchitis
11. Risk Factors-
Something that increases the
likelihood of injury, disease or other
health problems
Controlled Uncontrolled
– Physical Activity – Age
– Smoking – Race
– Weight – Gender
– Diet – Genetics
12. Risk Factors
These risk factors Sedentary Lifestyle
cause the most Poor eating habits
serious health Sexual Activity
problems today
Behaviors that
cause injury
All related to Alcohol, Drug and
LIFESTYLE Tobacco Use
13. Chronic Diseases
One-half of all American adults live with a
chronic disease.
Chronic disease
An ongoing condition or illness such as
heart disease, obesity, and cancer
14. Benefits of being Physically Active
Reduce effects of
Chronic
Disease
– Disease that develops
gradually over a long
period of time
– Heart Disease, stroke,
high blood pressure,
type 2 diabetes and
certain forms of cancer
15. Physical Benefits
Feel good about yourself
Helps prevent the high
blood cholesterol levels
and helps reduce heart
attacks
Improves appearance
17. Social Benefits
Increased self-esteem
Great way to meet
other people and
socialize
Gives you the chance
to interact with other
people with the same
interests
18. Heredity
Your heredity influences your health. Ask your
parent or grandparent questions about what
health conditions and diseases run in your
family.
Heredity
All the traits that were biologically
passed on to you from your parents
Where do I stand?
19. Where do I stand ?
Physical Health
– Score of 17-20 Excellent
– Score of 13-16 Good
– Score of 10-13 Fair
– Score under 9 Poor
Social/Emotional Health
– 9-10 Excellent
– 7-8 Good
– 5-6 Fair
– 4 and below Poor
20. QUIZ
1. What is the leading preventable cause of death?
a) Car Accidents
b) Cancer
c) Smoking
d) Not wearing seatbelt
2. Lifestyle Diseases are
a) hereditary
b) caused by choices that a person makes
c) developed in a short period of time
d) easy to get rid of
21. QUIZ
3.A Chronic Diseases is a disease that develops
a) gradually and continues over a long period of time
b) Quickly and is over quickly
c) Gradually and is over gradually
d) Quickly and continues for a long period of time
4. Prior to the twentieth century, what was the leading cause of
death?
a) Unhealthy behaviors
b) Infectious diseases
c) Controllable risk factors
d) Age, race and gender
22. 5. Controllable risk factors for heart disease include
a. Age, race, gender
b. Heredity, weight, and physical activity
c. High blood pressure, smoking, and age
d. Physical activity, weight, and smoking
6. What is the cause of most health problems today?
a. Infectious diseases
b. Lifestyle
c. Risk factors
d. Heredity
23. 7. Some Chronic diseases that are related to lifestyle are
a. Cardiovascular (heart) disease
b. Stroke
c. Type 2 Diabetes
d. All the above
8. What controllable risk factor can affect how long you will
live?
a. Family history
b. Age
c. Gender
d. Smoking
24. 9. Many of the leading causes of death among teenagers
and adults of all age groups can best be prevented by
a. Changes in the environment
b. New and better medical treatments
c. Lifestyle changes
d. Government regulations of public health
10. Risk factors that can cause the most serious health
problems today include
a. Sedentary lifestyle and poor eating habits
b. Sexual activity and behaviors that can cause injuries
c. Alcohol, drug, and tobacco use
d. All of the above