Which of the following is NOT a key factor in assuming greater personal responsibility for your own ...

Which of the following is NOT a key factor in assuming greater personal responsibility for your own health?
 
  a. developing healthy eating habits
  b. avoiding all stress
  c. monitoring your health
  d. getting periodic medical checkups

Question 2

Negatively framed messages from health professionals are
 
  a. rarely effective
  b. effective more often than positively framed statements
  c. effective for detection but not for prevention of illnesses
  d. exemplified by the following: Feeling tired? Use Zippi natural vitamins

Question 3

Which set of phrases is mismatched?
 
  a. a positive frame; prevention
  b. a neutral frame; detection
  c. a negative frame; if you don't stop smoking, you are likely to die at a young age
  d. a positive frame; if you stop smoking, aerobic exercise will seem easier

Question 4

You are a physician and want to prevent your patient, Amanda, from gaining weight. She is currently at her ideal weight. What type of message should you present to her?
 
  a. a neutral one
  b. a negative one
  c. a positive one
  d. any message from a physician will be effective; research demonstrates that physicians are the most highly regarded members of our society

Question 5

The largest portion on our food plate should consist of
 
  a. meats
  b. dairy products
  c. carbohydrates
  d. fruits and vegetables

Question 6

Calorie requirements
 
  a. vary depending on activity levels
  b. are the same for all people
  c. tend to be greater for women than for men
  d. are usually around 3,000-4,000 per day