Everything Science

Question 1

What is health?

Answer 1

Health is the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Question 2

What are the major causes of physical, mental, and social ill health?

Answer 2

• Disease
• Diet
• Stress
• Lifestyle

Question 3

BMI is a method used as an _______ or _______ of health.

Answer 3

[indicator] or [measure]

Question 4

What are some other indicators of health?

Answer 4

Body fat percentage, heart rate

Question 5

What is the BMI for a person who is 180 cm tall and weighs 92.5 kg?

Answer 5

Weight / height

Question 6

What is a limitation of BMI?

Answer 6

Doesn’t account for muscle mass or body fat distribution and can’t predict any diseases

Question 7

Define communicable diseases.

Answer 7

Communicable diseases are those that are transmitted from person to person or between animals and people.

Question 8

Give examples of communicable diseases.

Answer 8

• Measles
• Malaria

Question 9

Define non-communicable diseases.

Answer 9

Non-communicable diseases cannot be spread and generally last a long time, getting worse slowly.

Question 10

Give examples of non-communicable diseases.

Answer 10

• Asthma
• Coronary heart disease

Question 11

What are some examples of diseases that might interact?

Answer 11

Obesity- arthritis HIV- AIDS

Question 12

How can poor nutrition contribute to disease?

Answer 12

due to the body’s inability to function properly without essential nutrients. Which can manifest as a deficiency disease

Question 13

What things can cause stress?

Answer 13

Work, relationships , financial problems and health

Question 14

How does stress affect the body?

Answer 14

It can lead to long term health problems and impacts a variety of systems

Question 15

Pathogens are ________ that cause infectious diseases.

Answer 15

[microorganisms]

Question 16

What do pathogens depend on to grow and reproduce?

Answer 16

[their host]

Question 17

Give examples of pathogens.

Answer 17

• Viruses
• Bacteria
• Fungi
• Protists

Question 18

How do pathogens make us feel ill?

Answer 18

by invading the body and disrupting normal functioning, often through damage to cells or the production of toxins

Question 19

How can we prevent the transmission of pathogens

Answer 19

Hand hygiene, vaccination

Question 20

What chemicals do cigarettes contain?

Answer 20

• Tar
• Carbon monoxide
• Nicotine

Question 21

What is the addictive part of cigarettes?

Answer 21

[Nicotine]

Question 22

What effect does nicotine have on blood pressure?

Answer 22

[It increases blood pressure]

Question 23

What is the effect of tar found in cigarette smoke?

Answer 23

It contains carcinogens and damages lung cells.

Question 24

What gas does cigarette smoke contain that affects oxygen transport?

Answer 24

[Carbon monoxide]

Question 25

What is the definition of a drug?

Answer 25

Any substance that changes how your mind and body work

Question 26

Why might people take drugs?

Answer 26

People may use them for medical treatments, recreational (like for pleasure), performance enhancement or as a coping mechanism

Question 27

What are the effects of depressants on the body?

Answer 27

Slurred speech, low blood pressure, slowing down the messages between the brain and body.

Question 28

What are the effects of stimulants on the body?

Answer 28

increased heart rate, higher blood pressure, reduced appetite

Question 29

What is the classification scale for illegal drugs in the UK?

Answer 29

A-C

Question 30

What is a balanced, healthy diet composed of?

Answer 30

* Carbohydrates * Lipids * Proteins * Vitamins & Minerals * Fibre * Water

Question 31

What do nutritional labels on food packets tell us?

Answer 31

provide information about the food's composition, helping consumers make informed choices about what they eat

Question 32

Why might different genders or ages need different energy amounts

Answer 32

Different genders and age groups have varying energy requirements due to differences in muscle mass, activity levels, and metabolic processes

Question 33

What happens if we always eat lots of food that is very high in energy?

Answer 33

If you consume more energy than your body needs it will store the excess energy as fat

Question 34

What is the deficiency disease caused by a lack of vitamin C?

Answer 34

[Scurvy]

Question 35

What disease is caused by a lack of calcium?

Answer 35

[Osteoporosis]

Question 36

What is the macronutrient proportion for protein?

Answer 36

Protein: 15%

Question 37

What is the macronutrient proportion for fats?

Answer 37

Fats: 30%

Question 38

What is the macronutrient proportion for carbohydrates?

Answer 38

Carbohydrates: 55%