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quiz on staying healthy

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Select an answer for each question and then click the submit button to get the results. Question 1 At what age should you begin having your cholesterol checked regularly? A. 55 B. 35 C. 50 D. 65 Question 2 How often should you have your blood pressure checked? A. Every five years. B. Once a month. C. Every six months. D. Every two years. Question 3 At what age should you start being screened for colorectal cancer? A. 50 B. 40 C. 60 D. 21 Question 4 If you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, what other disease should you also be screened for? A. Hepatitis B. Diabetes C. Glaucoma D. Gout Question 5 The most important things you can do to stay healthy are? A. Exercise, eat a healthy diet, and stay at a healthy weight. B. Avoid tobacco and drink alcohol only in moderation C. Get recommended screening tests and take preventive medicines as needed. D. All of the above. Question 6 Signs of depression include: A. Feeling "down," sad, or hopeless for 2 weeks. B. Having little interest in or taking no pleasure from doing things you like to do. C. An urge to square dance. D. A and B. Question 7 Body mass index (BMI), which is a measure of body fat based on height and weight, is used to screen for which condition? A. Diabetes B. Obesity C. Glaucoma D. None of the above Question 8 Which vaccine should you have after turning 55? A. Chicken pox B. Pneumonia C. Measles D. Mumps Question 9 How many minutes of moderate physical activity -- at a minimum -- should you aim for most days of the week? A. 5 B. 10 C. 20 D. 30

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