1A: Summary Questions

Question 1

Name all the food groups needed for a balanced diet:

Answer 1

Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Fibre, Vitamins and Minerals

Question 2

Prut these jobs in order of how much energy needed:

a) mechanic, b) pro runner, c) secretary

Answer 2

runner, then mechanic, then secretary

Question 3

Name five health problems associated with obesity:

Answer 3

• Arthritis
• Type 2 Diabetes
• High Blood Pressure
• Heart Disease
• Some Cancers

Question 4

What does a person have to do to lose weight? (Energy)

Answer 4

Exercise more- Exercise reduces the amount of energy stored as fat

Question 5

How does your immune system defend itself from disease?

Answer 5

• White blood cells create antibodies to attack the virus’ antigens
• Painkillers reduce symptoms
• Antibiotics kill the bacteria

Question 6

How does the MMR vaccination stop you from getting Measles, Mumps, or Rubella?

Answer 6

The white blood cells detect the dead cells of the virus and attack it with antibodies so that it can produce antibodies more rapidly next time