Chapter 7 Practice Questions

Question 1

How is BMI (body mass index) calculated?

Answer 1

BMI = body mass in kg
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(height in m) squared

Question 2

What factors can affect a person’s risk of getting Type 2 Diabetes?

Answer 2

any one from:
 age
 ethnic background
 genes
 amount of exercise /activity
 BMI (body mass index)

Question 3

A man went to a doctor with symptoms that could indicate diabetes.
What test would confirm that the man had diabetes?

Answer 3

measure the amount of sugar in the blood / urine, raised levels of sugar indicate diabetes

Question 4

What changes could a person diagnosed with diabetes make to control it?

Answer 4

 eat less sugar /
carbohydrates
 do more exercise
 lose weight

Question 5

Cancers are a result of uncontrolled cell growth and division. What type of cell division occurs in cancer cells?

Answer 5

mitosis

Question 6

Describe how a cancer can spread to different parts of the body?

Answer 6

cells break off travel in the blood

Question 7

What other non-communicable diseases are associated with smoking cigarettes?

Answer 7

coronary heart disease
 stroke
 emphysema
 bronchitis
 asthma

Question 8

Health is a state of physical and mental well-being. Describe some things a person could DO in order to stay healthy? Explain how these actions would help the person to stay healthy.

Answer 8

things a person should do:
 eat a balanced diet – to control weight / provide
the correct nutrients
 exercise (regularly) – to control weight or maintain the heart / bones / joint mobility/muscle strength /reaction time or improve mood
 get enough sleep / rest
 regular health checks / vaccinations as necessary

Question 9

Health is a state of physical and mental well-being. Describe some things a person could AVOID in order to stay healthy? Explain how these actions would help the person to stay healthy.

Answer 9

things to avoid:
 smoking – can cause cancer / heart disease / circulatory problems / lung disorders
 too much alcohol – can cause liver disease / affect brain function
 too much salt – can cause high blood pressure.
 too much fat / energy – can lead to obesity / Type 2 diabetes / joint problems
 illegal drugs or name drug- allow correctly linked effect
 too much UV light – skin cancer
 carcinogens Or named carcinogen – cause
cancer