Health Chapter Flashcards
What is meant by the term health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing.
What is the difference between physical and mental health?
Physical (dealing with our body)
Mental ( dealing with the mind)
Four factors that affect human health.
Smoking
Drugs
Viruses
Alcohol
Two disorders caused by inherited factors.
Cystic fibrosis.
muscular dystrophy.
Two lifestyle choices that affect our health.
Diet
Sleep
Name one carbohydrate we often eat.
Pasta
Why do we need carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates provide the body with glucose, which is converted to energy used to support bodily functions and physical activity.
Why must we eat proteins?
To build and repair muscles and bones and to make hormones and enzymes.
Give one benefit of fat in our body.
lowering the risk of developing heart disease.
What are micro organisms.
Micro organisms are small living things.
Three types off micro organisms.
Viruses
Bacteria
Fungi
