The document provides information about health IQ and discusses various health topics like: 1. Most deaths are caused by behaviors we engage in and lifestyle choices we make. 2. Having a family history of heart disease does not determine your risk, as there are things you can do to lower your risk like maintaining a healthy lifestyle. 3. The leading cause of preventable death in the US is smoking. Making better choices about diet, physical activity, and avoiding tobacco can significantly improve health outcomes.

1. What’s your HEALTH IQ?
TRUE OR FALSE

2. MOST DEATHS ARE CAUSED BY
OUR BEHAVIORS.
TRUE

3. IF YOU HAVE A HISTORY OF
HEART DISEASE IN YOUR
FAMILY, THERE IS NOTHING
YOU CAN DO ABOUT YOUR
RISK FOR HEART DISEASE.
FALSE

4. THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN
TEENS IS MOTOR VEHICLE
ACCIDENTS.
TRUE

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?

9. CAUSES OF DEATH

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

16. Mental Benefits
 Exercise can..
– Reduce anxiety
– Reduce depression
– Increase self-confidence
– Improve self-image

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