Question 1

Which of the following best describes the World Health Organization's (WHO) definition of health?

Accepted Answer

Health is a complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease.

Question 2

According to the study materials, which lifestyle factor is most strongly associated with increased risk of chronic disease in North America?

Accepted Answer

Poor diet and sedentary behavior

Question 3

A 70-year-old woman falls and breaks her hip. According to the materials, why is this event considered a major risk for her daily life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Falls in older adults often lead to higher daily risk and increased mortality.

Question 4

Which equation best represents the calculation of Body Mass Index (BMI) as discussed in the context of physical fitness?

Accepted Answer

$$BMI = \frac{weight\ (kg)}{height\ (m)^2$}$$

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT considered a determinant of health according to the WHO?

Accepted Answer

Personal preference for food taste

Question 6

A city redesigns its neighborhoods to include more parks and green spaces. According to the causal pathway diagram, what is the most likely impact on public health?

Accepted Answer

Improvement in physical activity and reduction in disease risk

Question 7

Which of the following statements about the Canadian health care system is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Canada has a universal health care system funded primarily by taxes.

Question 8

If a person has a life expectancy of 82 years but a healthy life expectancy of 70 years, how many years are expected to be lived in poor health?

Accepted Answer

$$82 - 70 = 12\ years$$

Question 9

Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for premature death according to the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Smoking tobacco

Question 10

Which of the following best explains why health spending as a percentage of GDP is not always correlated with longer life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Efficiency and distribution of health services are more important than total spending.

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a performance-related component of physical fitness?

Accepted Answer

Agility

Question 12

A person is able to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) such as climbing stairs and carrying groceries. According to the study materials, this is an indicator of:

Accepted Answer

Physical fitness

Question 13

Which of the following is a key message from the causal pathway diagram regarding city design and health?

Accepted Answer

Poor city design can increase body changes and disease risk, leading to higher health care costs.

Question 14

Which of the following is a social determinant of health as described in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Employment and working conditions

Question 15

If the risk of death from driving a car is 1 in 220 per year, what is the probability of surviving a year without a fatal car accident?

Accepted Answer

$$P_{survival} = 1 - \frac{1}{220} = 0.9955$$

Question 16

Which of the following is a reason why life expectancy has increased over the past century according to the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Improvements in sanitation, medicine, and public health

Question 17

Which of the following is a disadvantage of private health insurance in the U.S. compared to Canada?

Accepted Answer

Losing your job may mean losing your health insurance.

Question 18

Which of the following is a component of health-related physical fitness?

Accepted Answer

Muscular strength

Question 19

According to the study materials, which age group is most at risk for accidental death from falls?

Accepted Answer

Adults aged 65 and older

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the relationship between health promotion and disease prevention?

Accepted Answer

Disease prevention aims to reduce risk factors and prevent disease before it starts.

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