DSST* STUDY GUIDE
Health and Human Development
The only study guide that teaches you what you need to know to pass the Health and Human Development exam (with no prior knowledge needed), and is constantly updated based on student feedback to guarantee you the best possible results.
About the DSST* Exam
The Here’s to Your Health DSST exam covers the material that would typically be taught in an undergraduate introductory course on health and nutrition. InstantCert’s course for this subject is a broad overview of all things health-related including what makes up good health, things that can have a negative effect on your health, and ways to improve your health through fitness and nutrition.
Topics Covered in this Course
Health, Wellness, and Mind/Body Connection
Responsible health, wellness, and lifestyles
Mental health defined
Psychological disorders
Stress management and coping mechanisms
Addictive behaviors
Human Development and Relationships
Reproduction
Sexuality
Intimate relationships
Healthy aging
Death and bereavement
Substance Use and Abuse
Alcohol
Tobacco
Other drugs
Substance-use behaviors
Fitness and Nutrition
Components of physical fitness
Good nutrition and its effects
Risk Factors, Disease, and Disease Prevention
Infectious diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases
The cardiovascular system
Types of cancer
Immune disorders
Diabetes, arthritis, and genetic-related disorders
Common neurological disorders
Safety, Consumer Awareness, and Environmental Concerns
Intentional injuries and violence
Consumer awareness
Environmental concerns
Customer Test Results for this Exam
1555 users submitted test results since February, 2006.
1499 of those users reported a passing score (96%).
Below are ten of the most recent user-submitted test results. These are unfiltered, real results that were submitted by InstantCert students:
| Date of Exam | Result | Score |
| Aug 30, 2024 | passed | 486 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | passed | 450 |
| Apr 29, 2024 | passed | 432 |
| Mar 8, 2024 | passed | 450 |
| Feb 6, 2024 | failed | 389 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | passed | 422 |
| Aug 23, 2023 | passed | 468 |
| Mar 4, 2023 | passed | 472 |
| Oct 7, 2022 | passed | 435 |
| Sep 12, 2022 | passed | 455 |
Live, unfiltered results posted by InstantCert students
Practice Tests Now Available!
In addition to our flashcard-based study guides, we now also offer full-length practice tests for this subject. Click here to see more details on our Health and Human Development DSST Practice Tests.
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