Lifestyle and Health

Question 1

What is WHO’s definition of health?

Answer 1

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Question 2

What are the 4 determinants of health?

Answer 2

Diet

Physical activity

Smoking

Alcohol

Question 3

What’s the public health websites can be used?

Answer 3

NHS choices or change4life

Question 4

Exercise:

What can be done for half an hour on 5 or more days a week to count as sufficient exercise?

Answer 4

Brisk walking
Jogging
Cycling
Healthy gardening/housework

Question 5

What are some benefits of exercising?

Answer 5

Associated with lower all-cause mortality rates

Increases life span

Prevention of cardiovascular disease, cancer (colon, breast), type 2 diabetes, hypertension, obesity

Mitigates negative effects of aging

Reduces dementia risk

Enhances executive function and attention, processing speed, memory

Decreases symptoms of depression, anxiety

Improves psychological well-being

Promotes brain cell growth

Question 6

List some diseases that obesity can increase the risk of?

Answer 6

Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, increased mortality, sleep apnoea, osteoarthritis, heart attack, stroke, cancer, dyslipidaemia

Question 7

How many units of alcohol are you meant to have a week?

Answer 7

14 units