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Which of these is important to a healthy diet? |
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A. Include plenty of whole grains |
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B. Eat a variety of vegetables |
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C. Choose lean protein |
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D. All of the above |
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| 2. |
Which of these is a sensible exercise program? |
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A. 30 minutes of brisk walking 5 days a week, plus 2 days of resistance exercises |
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B. 30 minutes of brisk walking 3 days a week, an hour softball game, and 2 days of vigorous garden work |
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C. 25 minutes of jogging 3 days a week, plus 2 days of weight lifting |
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D. Any of the above |
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| 3. |
Which of these is a healthy change to promote weight loss? |
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A. Switch from whole milk to low-fat or nonfat milk |
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B. Choose skinless baked chicken instead of fried chicken |
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C. Cook with vegetable oil instead of butte |
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D. All of the above |
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| 4. |
Many Americans fail to get enough sleep, whether because of surfing the Net, watching TV, or catching up on household chores. Which of these ideas can help combat insomnia? |
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A. Sleep in a dark, quiet room that's neither too warm nor too cold |
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B. Don't read or watch TV in bed |
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C. Don't exercise within an hour or two of bedtime |
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D. All of the above |
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| 5. |
Managing the stress of everyday life is important to good health. One effective way to do this is through a "relaxation response." |
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True |
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False |
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| 6. |
You are more likely to quit smoking for good if you use which of these methods? |
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A. Nicotine replacement |
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B. Behavior modification |
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C. Support grou |
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D. All of the above |
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| 7. |
Your brain needs a workout just a much as your body to stay healthy. Which of these is a way to promote brain "fitness"? |
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A. Take a different route to or from work |
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B. Study a new language |
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C. Learn to play a musical instrument |
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D. All of the above |
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| 8. |
Getting regular checkups and age-appropriate health screenings are important to help prevent disease. For example, you should have your blood pressure checked at least once every two years. |
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True |
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False |
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| 9. |
To protect yourself against the flu, get an annual flu shot each fall, particularly if you are in a high-risk group. |
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True |
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False |
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