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Grade 6 Health Pre/Post Assessment
Directions: Read each question. Choose the BEST answer. Circle the letter next to your answer choice.
1. Stress is associated with communicable diseases because stress:
A. releases and uses stomach acid.
B. interferes with hormone production.
C. results in excess production of adrenaline.
D. may impair the function of the immune system
2. Which of these statements about stress is true?
A. It is always harmful to the body.
B. It is caused only by external events.
C. It affects everyone differently.
D. It can be avoided by minimizing social contact.
3. Pat wants to decrease the percentage of fat in his diet. Which of the following is the most healthful way for Pat to attain this goal?
A. Skip one meal every day
B. Add cheese to sandwiches
C. Eat more fruits, vegetables, breads, and cereals
D. Use supplements that prevent the absorption of fats
4. The recommended daily caloric intake of a person is influenced by all of the following EXCEPT:
A. age
B. gender
C. activity level
D. types of food eaten
5. When people increase their physical activity without increasing their food intake, what will most likely be the consequence?
A. lose fat
B. gain weight
C. lose muscle mass
D. require fewer calories per day
6. Which of the following behaviors indicates that Monique has a positive body image?
A. She spends a great deal of time dieting.
B. She eats well and exercises regularly.
C. She plans to have cosmetic surgery someday.
D. She practices special exercises to help her lose weight.
7. Whenever a person uses a prescription drug, which of these must a person avoid doing?
A. read the label.
B. follow the directions for use.
C. stop taking the drug after symptoms disappear and save the drug for next time.
D. talk to a health care professional if he/she has any questions.
8. People start smoking for different reasons, but MOST continue to smoke because they--
A. think it reduces stress
B. are addicted to nicotine
C. learn how to lower their chances for getting sick
D. believe it will make people like them
9. Which is one of the STRONGEST influences on teens to start cigarette smoking?
A. Reading cigarette advertisements
B. Having friends who smoke
C. watching a lot of television
D. having a job that allows smoking
10. Which health risk is NOT increased by smoking cigarettes?
A. Diabetes
B. Emphysema
C. Lung cancer
- Heart problems
11. Which drug in tobacco is MOST addictive?
- Nitrogen
- Tar
- Carbon monoxide
- Nicotine
12. Which of these statements about nicotine is NOT true?
- Nicotine is both a stimulant and a depressant
- Nicotine affects all parts of the central nervous system
- Nicotine is the chemical in tobacco that causes lung cancer
- Nicotine can be absorbed through the lungs, mouth and stomach
13. Which of these is the LEAST effective way to avoid smoking when someone offers you a cigarette?
- Say “No thanks” and change the subject
- Make excuses, such as you are allergic to tobacco
- State the facts about the effects of tobacco on the body
- Take the cigarette but don’t smoke it
14.If a person is really trying to change or quit an addiction, it is most important to have:
A. a place to get away.
B. a desire and a commitment to action.
C. time to do different things.
D. resource guides to read.
15. Which statement about smokeless (chewing) tobacco is NOT true?
A. Using smokeless tobacco prevents nicotine from being absorbed into the bloodstream.
B. Smokeless tobacco can cause cancers of the mouth, throat, and gums.
C. Ads show popular athletes using smokeless tobacco to convince people to use these tobacco products.
D. Using smokeless tobacco is as addictive as smoking cigarettes.
16. Richard's father smokes when he has a lot to do at work. Richard wants to help his father find a healthier alternative to manage his stress. Which of these is NOT a good suggestion?
A. take time every day for some type of physical activity.
B. make a list of the tasks to complete every day.
C. relax by listening to music or reading a book.
D. drink alcohol.
17. Which of these statements about diseases is TRUE?
A. People get chronic lifestyle-related diseases as the result of exposure to a pathogen.
B. Many chronic lifestyle-related diseases are preventable.
C. The acquisition of infectious diseases has nothing to do with lifestyle.
D. People get every infectious disease they are exposed to.
18. Which of these statements about chronic diseases is true?
A. The onset of chronic diseases is easily predictable.
B. Agents are more easily identified for chronic diseases than for infectious diseases.
C. The risk of chronic diseases decreases with age.
D. Chronic diseases are usually caused by the combined effects of several risk factors.
19. Which is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in the US?
A. skin cancer
B. liver cancer
C. lung cancer
D. pancreatic cancer
20. Shawna has become quiet and withdrawn since she started dating a new boyfriend. Shawna's friend Danielle has noticed some bruises on Shawna's arms. What is the BEST thing for Danielle to do?
A. Mind her own business
B. Tell a school counselor what she knows
C. Read a book about abusive relationships
D. Confront Shawna's boyfriend about the bruises
21. In the hall between classes, Wanda runs by Sandra and knocks her books out of her hands. What is the best thing that Sandra can do in this situation?
A. assume it was unintentional and forget about it.
B. make things even by knocking Wanda's books out of her hands.
C. pick up her books and yell at Wanda.
D. leave her books on the floor and chase Wanda down the hall.
22. You are on a date, and the person you are with touches you in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable. You ask your date to stop, but the touching continues. What should you do NEXT?
A. Tell the person you were only teasing
B. Go along with the touching because you put yourself in this situation
C. Firmly say "Stop" again, then leave
D. Say nothing and wait to see how things go
23. Which of the following is NOT a positive coping skill?
A. Being flexible when things don't go the way one wants
B. Using threatening language to get others to agree with one's point of view
C. Being realistic about one's strengths and weaknesses
D. Learning from one's mistakes
24. Randy has started attending a new school. Someone in one of his classes invites Randy to a party. He tells Randy that the party will be a lot of fun because people are bringing beer and marijuana. What is the MOST responsible choice for Randy to make in this situation?
A. Invite his friends from his old school to the party
B. Stay away from the party
C. Go to the party if his new friends are going
D. Avoid the alcohol and drugs at the party
25. When feeling pressured to do something that you feel is not appropriate, it is best to communicate how you feel by:
A. going along with what the person asks you to do.
B. using "I" messages when talking to the person.
C. avoiding eye contact when talking to the person.
D. using an aggressive tone of voice when talking to the person.
26. What is the FIRST step in solving a health-related problem behavior?
A. brainstorm possible solutions to the problem
B. identify or recognize that there is a problem
C. select alternative solutions
D. evaluate the decision
27. Which of these statements about the female reproductive system is true?
A. The ovaries continuously make new ova until menopause.
B. The urethral opening is located in the vagina.
C. The menstrual cycle is regulated by female hormones.
D. The area between the vulva and anus is the mons pubis.
28. The ovaries, vagina, and uterus are parts of the --
A. male and female hormone system
B. male reproductive system
C. female reproductive system
D. digestive system
29. In human reproduction, what is the purpose of the male's sperm?
A. fertilize the female ovum
B. bring nutrients to the fertilized ovum
C. split the ovum
D. protect the ovum
30. Which of these statements about the testicles is true?
A. They are part of the female reproductive system.
B. They are where sperm are produced and stored.
C. They are very difficult to injure.
D. They develop when a boy reaches puberty.
31. What term is referred to as the stage when boys and girls FIRST become physically capable of reproducing?
A. childhood
B. adulthood
C. pregnancy
D. puberty
32. Which advertising statement indicates quackery?
A. "More people choose this product than any other."
B. "Buy now."
C. "Thousands cured overnight."
D. "Buy now and get a second one free."
33. One important communication skill is active, reflective listening. Active, reflective listening includes:
A. Restating aloud the other person's viewpoint.
B. Listening continuously for three minutes or longer.
C. Drawing other people into the conversation.
D. Interrupting to ask important questions.
34. Which of the following is the best example of good communication skills?
A. Being sarcastic
B. Being argumentative
C. Using a respectful tone of voice
D. Having a sense of humor
35. Ed is preparing a report on low-fat meals for his health class. He wants to include some low-fat recipes in his report. Which of these people could MOST likely help Ed find some low-fat recipes?
A. Physical therapist
B. Dental hygienist
C. Allergist
D. Nutritionist
36. Which type of medical doctor has specific training in treating mental illness?
A. Oncologist
B. Dermatologist
C. Psychiatrist
D. Ophthalmologist
37. A person who does NOT get regular exercise has a HIGH risk of developing --
A. asthma
B. heart disease
C. digestion problems
D. influenza
38. A sedentary lifestyle can lead to an increased risk of --
A. lung cancer
B. cardiovascular disease
C. kidney disease
D. tuberculosis
39. Which of the following lifestyle changes would represent a healthful step in reducing the risk of heart disease?
A. Spending more time sleeping and consuming more carbohydrates
B. Reducing the amount of cardio-respiratory exercise done regularly
C. Changing from smoking cigarettes to chewing tobacco
D. Limiting dietary sources of cholesterol and exercising regularly
40. Which of the following is the best example of good communication skills?
A. Being sarcastic
B. Being argumentative
C. Using a respectful tone of voice
D. Having a sense of humor
Part 2:
- Read “Is Big Tobacco Out to Hook Kids” and think about the ideas the author presents. Explain what is the problem with underage smoking and what advertisements agencies are doing to get new smokers and why. Use information from the text to support your answer.
- What can you conclude about tobacco products? Use information from the text to support your answer.
Is Big Tobacco Out to Hook Kids?
By Dan Risch
Teens are working to make underage smoking a thing of the past.
Teens across the nation are burning up about the number of young people who start smoking each year.
“Whether tobacco companies admit it or not, they do market to kids,” says Jeffrey Tice, a West Virginia teen fighting against tobacco use. You might say Tice’s proof is in the puffing. In his state alone, more than 2,000 kids younger than 18 become smokers each year, statistics show, and the situation there is not that different from other areas of the country.
Teens start smoking even though national and state laws forbid the marketing and sale of tobacco products to youths. Tobacco companies, sometimes known collectively as Big Tobacco, cannot use cartoon characters or celebrities to advertise their products to kids, nor can stores sell tobacco products to kids.
Tobacco companies say they follow the laws, and some information supports that. Since 1997, for instance, when as part of a big legal settlement cigarette manufacturers said they wouldn’t advertise to kids, cigarette sales have dropped 21 percent.
Although direct, obvious advertising to kids doesn’t happen today, some people think something is going on.
“We believe that marketing is geared toward youth,” says David Deutsch, manager at the West Virginia Division of Tobacco Prevention. Deutsch explains that although tobacco advertising is not aimed at children, it can still catch their attention.
Trouble in Disguise
Many of Big Tobacco’s newer products come loaded with kid appeal, say teen advocates. Young people sometimes buy them because they’re packaged to look like candies, mints, and gum. Some even taste like candy.
“It’s really sneaky,” claims Judy Hou, 17. Judy is spreading the word in Virginia about how kids can get hooked on tobacco products such as snus, rubs, orbs, and sticks. Those products are either rubbed on the skin or dissolved in the mouth to deliver nicotine, the addictive chemical in tobacco. And because they are smokeless and spit-free, they can be used anywhere, anytime.
In his own school, Jeffrey Tice sees how easily teens can use and become addicted to nicotine with the new products. “Kids sit in school 180 days out of the year. If you have an orb or a stick, you can pop it in your mouth and get your nicotine fix. No one ever knows,” he says. Why does the tobacco industry need people to get addicted to its products? “If tobacco companies gave up on getting new customers, they would soon be out of business,” says tobacco ad expert Connie Pechmann, a professor at the Paul Merage School of Business at the University of California, Irvine.
Judy puts it more bluntly. “What they are trying to do is create a new generation of smokers,” she says. “Tobacco companies need a new generation of smokers to buy their products. It’s all about making money.”
Making a Difference
Making money off teens is a little harder now thanks to Calitta Jones, Brian Bell, Jeremiah Carter, and Shanicee Dillon. As part of a tobacco prevention program in their hometown of St. Paul, Minn., the students surveyed neighborhood stores for tobacco advertising and products they felt were aimed at kids.
Instead of advertising, however, they stumbled upon something that left the group horrified. Dillon’s 2-year-old sister got her hands on some candy cigarettes and toy cigarette lighters. She thought it was fun to “play” at puffing and blowing smoke. A video produced by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids captures the team’s reaction: “Candy and cigarettes together? Seriously not OK,” Dillon says in the video.
So Dillon and her teammates powered up. With the help of St. Paul Councilmember Melvin Carter III, they worked to pass a city law banning the sale of candy cigarettes and toy lighters. With Carter’s encouragement, the students met with the St. Paul city attorney to draft the law. They then asked for support from the mayor and the other members of the city council, and packed a public hearing about the proposed law with 150 of their friends.
Thanks to Dillon and her friends, it passed—easily. Other cities are considering following St. Paul’s example.
Melvin Carter says he is proud they were able to put the ban in place. And, he insists, all the credit belongs to the teens who came to him. “My office guided them through the process,” he says. “I wanted them to learn they can change the law.”
“Kids have power when it comes to public policy ... if they’re willing to roll up their sleeves and get at it,” Melvin Carter adds. “Young people have the ability to look around their community, figure out the problems, and solve them.”
Get Involved
Judy Hou’s grandfather, a smoker for many years, died of lung cancer. Judy has never forgotten what she believes took her grandpa away from her. “I saw how horrible tobacco products are, not just for the smoker, but also for our family,” she recalls. Page Dowdy/Chesterfield ObserverJudy Hou is a teen activist.
When she got to high school, Judy joined Virginia’s youth-led campaign to fight tobacco use and promote healthy living, Y Street. Recently, Y Street focused on halting the spread of nicotine products aimed at children. “These products are packaged like candy, mints, or gum and made to appeal to kids. The tobacco companies know they can take advantage of us,” says Judy. “That needs to end!”
As a seventh grader, Jeffrey Tice learned what cigarettes do to people’s lungs. Teen volunteers with RAZE, a West Virginia program that fights tobacco use, visited his class. (The word razemeans “tear down.”) They showed students pig lungs that were supposed to mimic smokers’ lungs. “They’re discolored,” he recalled. “They don’t inflate all the way and not quickly. They’re disgusting!”
Tice, now 18, is a youth leader with RAZE, taking up the campaign against tobacco use. “Our main goal at RAZE is to tear down the lies of the tobacco industry,” he explains. Tice believes that young people, when told the truth, will see how harmful tobacco is.
Judy agrees. “Kids need to take a stand,” she says. “Kids need to know they can make a difference. I’ve learned that I can make a difference.”
Excerpt from ReadWrite.org