Chapter 1 part 3

Question 1

Why is food important?

Answer 1

Food: Access to a reliable food supply strengthens the functioning of the body systems and allows people to have enough energy to lead productive lives free from illness.

Question 2

Why is education important?

Answer 2

Education: Increases the ability of people to earn an income and improve their socioeconomic status, thereby promoting health and wellbeing

Question 3

Why is income important?

Answer 3

Income: Allows people to purchase resources such as food, health care and shelter that promote health and wellbeing

Question 4

Why is a stable ecosystem important?

Answer 4

Stable ecosystem: ensures that the basic resources needed for survival (e.g.) food and water can be regenerate at the same rate that they are used up

Question 5

Why are sustainable resources important?

Answer 5

Sustainable resources: refers to whether current resources required for good health and wellbeing are available for future generations also.