Question 1

Mortality during adult years of life is primarily characterized by chronic diseases stemming from poor health behaviors and poor lifestyle choices made during the earlier years of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The years of life between the ages of 10 and 64 are considered some of the most productive years of people's lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Obesity in the United States is considered an epidemic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What lifestyle changes have adults made in recent decades that have improved outcomes with preventable conditions?

Accepted Answer

Adults are wearing seat belts,...

Question 5

Adolescents and young adults are classified as those ages:

Accepted Answer

A)   12 to 20 years.
B)   10 to 24 years.
C)   18 to 24 years.
D)   12 to 21 years.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Describe what types of prevention programs are needed to change the culture as it relates to adolescents' use of alcohol.

Accepted Answer

Prevention efforts need to be a part of a comprehensive school health education effort, and should include components outside the classroom. Components need to focus on changing norms, interaction among peers, social skills training, and developmental and cultural appropriateness.

Question 7

School connectedness is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   social skills training.
B)   a risk factor.
C)   a protective factor.
D)   None of these is correct.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

The diseases that cause considerable morbidity in adolescents and young adults are:

Accepted Answer

A)   heart diseases.
B)   lung diseases.
C)   sexually transmitted diseases.
D)   autoimmune diseases.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Self-reported behavior risk data on adults is collected through:

Accepted Answer

A)   the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System.
B)   the National College Health Assessment.
C)   the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.
D)   Monitoring the Future.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Most of the physical threat to health for adolescents and young adults stems from:

Accepted Answer

A)   disease.
B)   genetics.
C)   behavior.
D)   social class.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B) C

Exam 8: Adolescents, Young Adults, and Adults

Mortality during adult years of life is primarily characterized by chronic diseases stemming from poor health behaviors and poor lifestyle choices made during the earlier years of life.

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The years of life between the ages of 10 and 64 are considered some of the most productive years of people's lives.

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True

Obesity in the United States is considered an epidemic.

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What lifestyle changes have adults made in recent decades that have improved outcomes with preventable conditions?

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Adults are wearing seat belts,...
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Adolescents and young adults are classified as those ages:

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Describe what types of prevention programs are needed to change the culture as it relates to adolescents' use of alcohol.

School connectedness is an example of:

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The diseases that cause considerable morbidity in adolescents and young adults are:

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Self-reported behavior risk data on adults is collected through:

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Most of the physical threat to health for adolescents and young adults stems from:

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Exam 8: Adolescents, Young Adults, and Adults

Mortality during adult years of life is primarily characterized by chronic diseases stemming from poor health behaviors and poor lifestyle choices made during the earlier years of life.

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The years of life between the ages of 10 and 64 are considered some of the most productive years of people's lives.

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Obesity in the United States is considered an epidemic.

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What lifestyle changes have adults made in recent decades that have improved outcomes with preventable conditions?

Correct AnswerverifiedAdults are wearing seat belts,...View AnswerShow Answer

Adolescents and young adults are classified as those ages:

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Describe what types of prevention programs are needed to change the culture as it relates to adolescents' use of alcohol.

School connectedness is an example of:

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The diseases that cause considerable morbidity in adolescents and young adults are:

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Self-reported behavior risk data on adults is collected through:

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Most of the physical threat to health for adolescents and young adults stems from:

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True

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Adults are wearing seat belts,...
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