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Which of the following is NOT an example of taking action to modify the environment and to support health behaviors?

A) supporting legislation that requires non-smoking public areas
B) serving nonalcoholic drinks at your parties
C) voting for measures that reduce air pollution
D) driving to campus instead of riding your bicycle or walking

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People with disabilities are more likely to

A) be overweight.
B) exercise regularly.
C) have cancer.
D) have HIV.

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The complete set of genetic material in an individual's cells is referred to as her or his

A goal of Healthy People 2020 is to

The short-term benefits of behavior change can be important as a motivating force.

Someone you know at work who is attempting to lose weight has been repeatedly "derailed" by coworkers who leave high-calorie snacks in the kitchen every day.It would be fair to say that this person does NOT

The concept of wellness defines health as the absence of disease.

Carla has become very busy since she came to college. She is a full-time student and is very active in campus clubs and organizations. Her classes and campus activities leave her little time to socialize with her friends. She is beginning to feel that she has let her friends down because she has had to cancel several activities they had planned, but she also feels guilty if she isn't able to meet her other obligations. Carla has always thought that she was in control of her life and has managed well up until now. She wants to spend more time with her friends without giving up her other activities. -Carla's desire to spend more time with her friends indicates that she needs to improve her level of _______________ wellness.

List the five major steps in a personalized plan to bring about behavior change.Select a target behavior,and briefly describe how you would apply the steps to that behavior.

Women have higher rates than men for which of the following risk factors for disease?

Janae has the goal of exercising at least 30 minutes a day,five days a week,in order to lose ten pounds within three months.According to the "SMART" criteria,the detail about three months makes her goals

During a "stages of change" behavior change program,some people may lapse.If this occurs,the best strategy is to

The precontemplation stage is characterized by

Carla has become very busy since she came to college. She is a full-time student and is very active in campus clubs and organizations. Her classes and campus activities leave her little time to socialize with her friends. She is beginning to feel that she has let her friends down because she has had to cancel several activities they had planned, but she also feels guilty if she isn't able to meet her other obligations. Carla has always thought that she was in control of her life and has managed well up until now. She wants to spend more time with her friends without giving up her other activities. -If Carla succeeds in improving her target area of wellness,she will most likely see a corresponding improvement in her _______________ wellness.

It would be fair to describe "slips" in attempts to change behaviors as failures.

The following are all environmental factors that affect health EXCEPT the

The first step in improving wellness by lifestyle management is to

Obstacles in the process of behavior change

Lifestyle factors that contribute to heart disease include

A large proportion of public health policies are aimed at