Weekly Health Quiz - Food Safety & Pregnancy

Food Safety & Pregnancy

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Food Safety & Pregnancy

According to the CDC (2013, "Food Safe and Pregnant: Tips for the Holidays and Beyond")

Which of the following "are some quick tips to help you make smarter food--and beverage--decisions"?

a) "Don’t share forks, cups, or food with young children. Wash your hands often when around children."
b) "Cook your meat and poultry until it’s well-done"
c) "Make sure eggs are thoroughly cooked"  
d) "Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially when . . Touching raw meat, raw eggs or unwashed vegetables . . . Preparing food . . Before eating or drinking"  
e) all of the above


Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/features/HolidayFoodSafety/index.html

Answer:
e) all of the above

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Weekly Health Quiz - Type 2 Diabetes Prevention

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention

According to the CDC (2013)

"The vast majority of people living with prediabetes, though, do not even know they have it."
"79 million Americans—35% of adults aged 20 years and older—have prediabetes."

"Research shows that modest weight loss and regular physical activity can help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes by up to 58% in people with prediabetes."

"Modest weight loss means_____________, which is 10 to 14 pounds for a 200-pound person. Getting at least _____________ of physical activity, such as brisk walking, also is important."
a) 1% to 2% of body weight ; 30 minutes each week  b) 2% to 4% of body weight ; 60 minutes each week
c) 5% to 7% of body weight ; 150 minutes each week
d) 10% to 14% of body weight ; 300 minutes each week


Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/features/diabetesprevention/


Answer:
c) 5% to 7% of body weight ; 150 minutes each week


(c) Dec 2013 zBlox.com

Weekly Health Quiz - Winter Prep

Weekly Health Quiz 

According to the CDC ("Be Prepared to Stay Safe and Healthy in Winter" Jan 2013)
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/WinterWeather/index.html

"Prepare a winter emergency kit to keep in your car in case you become stranded. Include . . . "

a) blankets; food and water;
b) booster cables, flares, tire pump, and a bag of sand or cat litter (for traction);
c) compass and maps; flashlight, battery-powered radio, and extra batteries;
d) first-aid kit; and plastic bags (for sanitation)
e) ALL OF THE ABOVE

Answer: (e)

(c) zBlox.com - Wed Jan 23, 2013

Weekly Health Quiz - Measles

Measles

According to the CDC, (Dec 2013)

"Today, thanks to vaccines, very few children in the United States get measles."
"Complications from measles _________.
They occur more commonly in children younger than 5 years old and adults 20 years of age or older. For every 1,000 children who get measles, one or two will die from the disease. . . .
In 2008, there were about ___________ worldwide . . . "

a) are almost never serious ; 16 measles deaths
b) are almost never serious ; 164 measles deaths
c) can be serious ; 1,640 measles deaths   
d) can be serious ; 164,000 measles deaths

Answer:
d) can be serious ; 164,000 measles deaths
"Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk of getting infected with measles virus when they travel internationally."

Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/features/Measles/

(c) zBlox.com Dec 2013

Weekly Health Quiz - HPV Vaccine for Boys & Girls

HPV Vaccine for Boys

According to the CDC (2013),

"CDC recommends that you get your _______ vaccinated at _________
to prevent cancers caused by HPV."

a) girls ; 9 or 10
b) boys ; 11 or 12
c) boys and girls ; 11 or 12
d) sexually active boys and girls ; 13 or 14

Source:
CDC Nov 2013
http://www.cdc.gov/features/hpvvaccineboys/


Answer: (c) boys and girls ; 11 or 12