Chapter 1 - Health

Question 1

Health

Answer 1

A state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing, and not merely, the absence of disease of infirmity

Question 2

Healthy lifestyle

Answer 2

A lifestyle that contributes positively to physical, mental and social wellbeing, and included regular exercise and physical activity

Question 4

Exercise

Answer 4

A form of physical activity which maintains or improves health and or physical fitness

Question 5

Sedentary lifestyle

Answer 5

“A lifestyle with irregular to no physical activities”
Consequences:
•Weight gain
•Heart disease
•Hypertension
•Diabetes
•Poor sleep
•Poor self esteem 
•Lethargy (tiredness)

Question 8

Fitness

Answer 8

The ability to cope with everyday demands

Question 10

Mental health and well-being

Answer 10

A state of wellbeing which every individual realised her own potential can cope with normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to her community

Question 11

Mental wellbeing bullet points

Answer 11

• Reduces stress/tension levels
• Release of good hormones
• Able to control emotions

Question 13

Physical health and wellbeing

Answer 13

All body systems working well, free from illness and injury. Ability to carry out everyday tasks.

Question 14

Physical wellbeing bullet points

Answer 14

• Improve heart functions
• Improves efficiency of the body systems
• Reduces the risk of some illnesses
• Able to do everyday tasks
• Helps avoid obesity

Question 15

Social wellbeing bullet points

Answer 15

• Opportunities to socialise or make friends
• Able to co-operate or work in a team
• Have essential human needs

Question 17

Social health and wellbeing

Answer 17

Basic human needs are being met (food, shelter and clothing). The individual has friendship and support, some value in society, is socially active and has little stress in social circumstances