Healthquiz
Do you know what’s best for your body? Take this quiz to test your knowledge of health, nutrition and fitness.

1) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung illness and the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. You may be at risk for COPD if you have:
a) regularly smoked or inhaled secondhand smoke
b) had lengthy exposure to heavy air pollution
c) worked for years around chemicals or in very dusty areas
d) all the above

2) A new study shows that eating a nutritious but low-calorie diet seems to prevent a decline in:
a) heart function
b) bone strength
c) facial wrinkles
d) dental health

3) The single largest cause of injury to American women between the ages of 15 and 44, resulting in 2,000 deaths a year, is:
a) muggings
b) sexual assaults
c) car accidents
d) domestic violence

4) A 150-pound person who walks briskly can expect to burn:
a) nearly 100 calories an hour
b) nearly 200 calories an hour
c) nearly 300 calories an hour
d) nearly 500 calories an hour

5) If you have diarrhea, you should drink lots of clear fluids to fight dehydration and, as bowel movements return to normal, start eating:
a) dairy foods such as milk, yogurt and cheese
b) high-fiber cereals and breads
c) citrus fruits and melons
d) soda crackers, rice, eggs and chicken

Answers: 1. D 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. D