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 includes 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 or no physical activity.

Consequences;
•Weight Gain
•Heart Disease
•Hypertension (affects on heart)
•Diabetes
•Poor Sleep
•Lerhargy

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 realises her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to her own community.

Question 11

Mental Well-being Bullet Points

Answer 11

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

Question 13

Physical Health and Well-being

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Physical Well-being Bullet Points

Answer 14

• Improves heart functions
• Improves efficiency of the body systems
• Reduces the risk of some illness
• Helps avoid obesity

Question 15

Social Well-being Bullet Points

Answer 15

• Opportunities to socialise/make friends
• Able to co-operate/work in a team
• Have essential human needs (food,shelter,clothing)

Question 17

Social Health and Well-being

Answer 17

Basic human needs are being met. The individual has friendship and support, some values in society, is socially active and has little stress in social circumstances.