exam revision

Question 1

first who definition of health

Answer 1

A state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease of infirmity.

Question 1

a limitation of who definition of health

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Does not give everyone the chance to be healthy. For example trying to achieve ‘complete’ wellbeing in even one dimension identified is difficult.

Question 2

positive who definition of health

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Was the first definition to consider health as being more than just the physical aspects, and recognises the other dimensions of health - social and mental.

Question 3

The meaning of the subjective health and wellbeing with an example

Answer 3

Aspects that influence how people view health comes down to age, fitness, body weight, social networks, income, occupation, education, media and culture.

for example physical health and wellbeing often deteriorate over time, so an elderly person may view health and wellbeing as the ability to carry out tasks independently.

Question 4

dynamic nature of health and wellbeing

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refers to the fact that the health status of anyone is continually changing and can change dramatically with little notice. E.g. accidents, illness and stressful events

Question 5

Physical health and wellbeing

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refers to the efficient functioning of the body and its systems.

Question 6

three characteristics of physical health and wellbeing

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healthy body weight
strong immune system
enough energy levels to be able to perform daily physical tasks

Question 7

social health and wellbeing

Answer 7

The ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others and the ability to manage or adapt or appropriately to different situations.

Question 8

characteristics of social health and wellbeing

Answer 8

Productive relationships with others
effective communication with others
able to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations

Question 9

Mental health and wellbeing

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The state of a person’s mind or brain and relates to the ability to think and process information.

Question 10

Mortality

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death, particularly at a population level.

Question 11

characteristics of mental health and wellbeing

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low levels of stress and anxiety
positive self-esteem
process information to solve problems

Question 12

emotional health and wellbeing

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The ability to recognise, understand and effectively manage and express emotions as well as the ability to display resilience

Question 13

characteristics of emotional health and wellbeing

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recognise and understand a range of emotions
high level of resilience
experience appropriate emotions in different situations

Question 14

spiritual health and wellbeing

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Ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the minds and conscience of human beings.

Question 15

characteristics of spiritual health and wellbeing

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• a sense of belonging and connection to the world
• positive meaning and purpose in life
• develop personal values and beliefs

Question 16

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander concept of health and wellbeing

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Not just the physical wellbeing of an individual but refers to the social, emotional and cultural wellbeing of the whole community in which each individual is able to achieve their full potential as a human being, thereby bringing about the total wellbeing of their community. It’s a whole-of-life view and includes the cyclical concept of life-death-life.

Question 17

Perspectives of health and wellbeing for males and females

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Females:
very health conscious and complex manner
holistic view on health and wellbeing
encompasses all dimensions
Males:
View physical health and wellbeing as the sole dimension
Mental and emotional health and wellbeing are not as important

Question 18

Priorities of health and wellbeing for males and females

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Males: - greater focus on consumption of nutritious foods to be seen as attractive not just physical fitness
Social health and wellbeing for both but the creation of friendships are of different means

Females: focus on a ‘desirable physique’ so they focus on physical health and wellbeing and nutritious foods and regular exercise
Mental health and wellbeing as they need someone to talk to sometimes

Question 19

Examples of perspectives of health and wellbeing for different age groups 8 – 15 years

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diet, nutrition, weight, healthy food and limiting junk food. In addition to sports, fitness and personal hygiene, and depression and anxiety.

Question 20

Examples of perspectives of health and wellbeing for 15 – 24 years

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Often associated with body image, A person who has a positive body image and is happy with their physical appearance will more likely perceive themselves as healthy. An individual who partakes in regular physical activity will also more likely consider themselves healthy.

Question 21

Examples of perspectives of health and wellbeing for 65+

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illness prevention is their priority. Health and wellbeing also becomes about a person’s ability to live independently and with a degree of nobility.

Question 22

Psychological distress

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unpleasant feelings and emotions that affect an individual’s level of functioning.

Question 23

Morbidity

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ill health in an individual and levels of ill health within a population. Overall, it refers to ill health and poor health.

Question 24

Life expectancy

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The number of years of life, on average, remaining to an individual at a particular age if death rates don’t change.

Question 25

Comparison of health status of males and females

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As on 2019, males 15-19 (45%) compared to females (20%) have a higher death rate compared to females.

Question 26

social factors that influenced health status of males and females

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Socioeconomic status - education, income and employment
Education: The process of receiving or giving systematic, instruction especially at school or university. It links our health status as people with higher level of education have fewer health concerns.
Family: Provides the environment in which they are raised in. Through daily interactions, family can have a tremendous influence on individuals as they transition into adulthood.
peers:the social influence a peergroup exerts on its members as they will conform to expectations of group.

Question 27

macronutrient

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nutrients the body requires in large amounts. e.g. fats/lipids, carbohydrates and protein

Question 28

micronutrient

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nutrients the body requires in small amounts e.g. minerals and vitamins such as iron

Question 29

dietitian

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They provide treatment for medical concerns such as diabetes.

Question 30

Nutritionist

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They design and implement health promotion to improve healthy eating.

Question 31

Burden of disease

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A measure of the impact of diseases and injuries; specifically it measures the gap between current health status and an ideal situation where everyone lives to an old age free of disease and disability. it’s measured in a unit called the DALY.

Question 32

validity of dietitian and nutritionist

Answer 32

Validity of information sourced through a dietitian is confirmed if dietitian have tertiary requirements in addition to additional training in medical centres such as hospitals and medical therapy. For nutritionists, they must have Studied food science, nutrition and public health and territory qualification.

Question 33

Healthy eating pyramid

Answer 33

A visual guide to the types and proportions of foods that we should eat everyday for good health. It involves vegetables and legumes, grains, fruits, lean meats, healthy fats and dairy. It says herbs and spices are okay, to choose water and limit salt and added sugar.

Question 34

how can the healthy eating pyramid be used to promote healthy eating

Answer 34

e.g. 1 It serves as an educational resource for schools, healthcare providers, and nutrition programs, making it easier to communicate the basics of a healthy diet.

E.g. 2By placing red meat, butter, and refined grains higher up, the pyramid advises moderation in consuming these foods, which are linked to higher risks of chronic diseases.

Question 35

Description of the Health Star Rating System (Booklet 7)

Answer 35

A voluntary front of pack labelling system that rates the overall nutritional profile of packaged food.
It assigns a 1/2 star to 5 star rating. It created to help people make healthy food choices. It is a quick and easy way to compare packaged food

Question 36

what is product placement

Answer 36

It is an advertising tactic used by food and drink companies to subtly promote their products in media such as movies and tv shows

Question 37

location based marketing

Answer 37

a marketing strategy that uses a customers phone number to track their location and send them marketing offers when they are around food stores. It takes advantage of youth’s impulsive habits when around food stores around the time food cravings are high.