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Health Flashcards

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What are the guidelines for good health

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  • eat a balanced diet
  • practice good personal hygiene
  • take regular exercise
  • get sufficient rest and sleep
  • don’t smoke or abuse drugs or alcohol
  • develop a positive attitude
  • visit the doctor regularly
  • develop hobbies
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What is good mental health

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Good mental health means having a healthy mind, feeling content with life, having positive attitude, having the ability to cope with everyday life and having high self esteem.

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What are Guidelines for good mental health

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  • have a good balance between work and relaxation
  • spend time with people whose company you enjoy weather at home in school or in a club
  • take regular exercise
  • talk about your worries with someone you trust
  • make the most of your talents
  • seek help for problems if necessary
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Why are immunisations given

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Immunisations and vaccinations against disease are given to people of all ages to prevent diseases such as mumps or measles. A small amount of the disease is brought into your bloodstream and your immune system fights against this small part of the disease so that if it ever comes back it’s able to fight it

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What is a booster shot

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A booster shot is a top up on the immunisation to make sure it will last a long time

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How does a person become physically fit

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By taking regular exercise

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What are the characteristics of a fit person

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Strong
Supple(can bend easy)
Has plenty of stamina (energy)

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What is aerobic exercise

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Aerobic exercise is exercise that makes you breathe faster and makes your heart and lungs work faster examples:walking running swimming

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What are the benefits of regular exercise

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  • reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke
  • reduces stress
  • creates a feel-good factor
  • helps you sleep better
  • helps you maintain a healthy weight
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What are the guidelines to help you maintain fitness and health

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  • include at least 30 minutes of exercise a day as part of your normal daily activities(play,sport,transport and leisure)
  • engage 3 or more 20 minute sessions of moderate to vigorous activity per week
  • choose an activity you like
  • exercise with friends if it’s more fun
  • stretch your muscles before and after exercise
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Guidelines to reduce stress

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  • become aware of the sources of stress in your life
  • relax daily
  • take regular exercise
  • balance your diet
  • only think about one day at a time-express your feelings appropriately
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What benefits have adequate sleep

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Wee feel better
We look better
We have better concentration levels
.it improved our mood

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Wha is the importance of leisure

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Reduces stress
.allows you to learn new skills 
Reduces boredom
Keeps your brain active
Sports activities keep you fit
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14
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What is health

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Health means well being. It includes mental health and physical health

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15
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What type of an organ is skin

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An excretory organ

Which means that is removed waste such as water and salts from the body

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16
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What are the two layers if the skin

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Epidermas(outer layer)

Dermis(inner layer)

17
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Explain the epidermas

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Is made up of dead cells which are continuously replaced as it’s worn away. The malphigan layer is inside. It contains pigment that protects the skin from harmful rays of the sun

18
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What parts does the dermis contain

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Sweat glands 
Pores
Blood vessels 
Nerves 
Oil glands
Hairs
Fat cells
19
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What are sweat glands

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Sweat glands remove water and salt(sweat) from the blood

20
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What are pores

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The sweat goes out of the body through pores

21
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What are blood vessels

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Blood vessels provide the blood with oxygen and nutrients

22
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What are nerves

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Nerves allow us to feed sensations for example cold, heat and pain

23
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What are oil glands

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Oil glands produce oil to moisten the skin

24
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What are hairs

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Hairs help to keep the body warm

25
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What are fat cells

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Fat cells insulate the body

26
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What are the functions of the skin

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It removes excess waters and salts in the from of sweat. Therefore is an excretory organ

It controls body temperature and keeps the body at 37 degrees

It protects the body from disease by preventing micro-organisms from entering the body. The pigment also protects the body from the harmful rays of the sun

It’s an organ of touch which allows us to feel heat,cold and pain

Vitamin d is made by the skin in sunlight

27
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What are guild lines for healthy skin

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Wash the body every day
Wash hands regularly
Cleanse,tone(to close pores) and moisture the face 
Get enough sleep
Avoid over exposure to the sun
Avoid cigarettes and alcohol
28
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How is body odour produced

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When bacteria on the skin works on sweat. Body odour can be removed by washing everyday and changing clothes

29
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What is acne

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Acne is a skin condition that occurs during adolescence. Extra oil produced in the skin blocks pores and bacteria on the skin cause infection

30
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How to prevent acne?

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Do not squeeze or pick spots 
Clean thoroughly using antiseptic soap 
Don't share face clothes or towels
Avoid fatty food s
Drink lots of water
31
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Hair care guidelines

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Hair should be washed at least one a week using shampoo. Rinse thoroughly
Keep brushes and combs clean
Have hair trimmed regularly

32
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Hand care guidelines

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Wash hands regularly
Dry hands well after washing to prevent chapping
Use hand cream to prevent dryness

33
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Foot care guidelines

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Wash feet daily with soap and warm water
Wear well fitting shoes
Change socks every day

34
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What can over explosion to the sun do to a Person

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Damage their skin by skin cancer premature ageing and sunburn

35
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Guidelines to safe sunbathing

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Wear a wide brimmed hat and t-shirt
Avoid going out in the sun between 11am-3pm
Use a high factor sunscreen
Don’t fall asleep in the sun

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