Unit 1: Health, Nutrition, and Wellness Answers

Lana is a support specialist who evaluates candidates for jobs in the fire department. She provides instructions to the seven new recruits about the challenging course they must complete before entering the program. Watching the recruits as they successfully scale the walls and obstacles set out before them, what deduction will Lana MOST likely make as to their prior fitness level?

Malinda has never had to worry about her weight. She eats pretty much whatever she wants and does not gain weight. Still, Malinda can’t do a pullup or burpee in gym class. If Herbert Sheldon were asked to assess Malinda’s body type, which one would he MOST likely describe her as?

Vinnie puts together a trivia night for the senior care center in which he works. Even though many of the residents must use walkers or wheelchairs to get to the activity center, they look forward to the event all week long. The director of the center comments on how those who attend have benefitted. Which type of wellness is predominantly being fulfilled by Vinnie’s trivia night?

A college football player is getting his annual health assessment done. He explains to the doctor that he is on a diet that has extra protein to help build his muscles for the game. The doctor tells him that some extra protein is fine but warns him about consuming too much. Which statement BEST explains the doctor’s advice?

When out at a popular restaurant, Cara looks over the menu to see that every plate comes with some type of carbohydrate. Cara knows that it’s not wrong to have grains but that her choice of grains matters. To stick with her health goals, which would be Cara’s BEST choice?

Finn tells his doctor that he is tired all the time. Several blood tests and scans show up negative for any physical illness. Which will Finn’s doctor MOST likely assume?

When the body takes in micronutrients such as zinc, it works to break it down, turning it into energy.

Because her family has a history of colon cancer, Mia’s doctor recommends that she adopt a diet high in fiber now. He does not want her to take a fiber supplement but just make sure that her regular diet includes the most fiber possible. Which would be the BEST example of a breakfast high in fiber for Mia?

After calculating her BMI, Leilani is alarmed to see that the number falls in the overweight category. She makes it a goal to eat healthier, hoping to change that number. What BMI would put Leilani in the healthy weight category?

Andre has suffered with insomnia for many years. He decides to visit a sleep clinic to have a study done to try to pin down the issues causing him to be restless during the night. Although Andre’s condition certainly affects many aspects of his wellness, which one will the study predominantly focus on?

Although most people understand that healthy eating, as well as quitting smoking, can improve their general wellbeing, there are companies who make millions of dollars on programs designed to help. Commercials for weight loss programs or nicotine gum abound. What conclusion can be drawn from these constant advertisements?

When patients go through treatments for progressive diseases, they are often referred to a support group to help them cope with the challenges of their diagnosis. When it comes to promoting their wellness, what aspect would the support group setting predominantly fulfill?

Gavin loves online role-playing games and spends hours at his computer, connecting with friends all over the globe. His mother notices that he is beginning to gain weight. Which would be the BEST solution for Gavin to have a healthier body?

Exercise and diet works for all body types.

Aiden is a nutritionist who believes in getting vitamins and minerals naturally as part of a diverse diet. Which foods would Aiden MOST likely recommend for someone who needed to increase their vitamin intake?

While taking a nutrition class, Fredrich, who just transferred to the United States from Germany, rolls his eyes when his classmates use an online calculator to calculate their BMI. Fredrich was able to calculate his in his head. Which statement BEST explains why Fredrich didn’t feel it necessary to use a calculator to find his BMI?

Ling and Kylie are best friends. Ling worries because it seems that Kylie is drawn to friends who tend to have substance abuse problems. Kylie doesn’t mean to, but something about their vulnerability draws them to her. Ling says, “That’s just not healthy, Kylie.” Which definition of ‘healthy’ BEST describes Ling’s meaning?

Jeris calculates her BMI and comes up with 17.4. Considering where this puts her on the chart, what will Jeris MOST likely want to do?

Tasha is a self-proclaimed chocoholic. When it comes to chocolate cake, ice cream, or cookies, she finds it impossible to resist. Tasha knows that these things can be bad for her health. Which would be the BEST goal for Tasha to make that would contribute to her overall health?