Health and Illness
What does good health include?
Physical, mental, and social health
What is a non-infectious disease?
It's an abnormal condition in the body which produces symptoms
How are infectious diseases transmitted?
They are transmitted by infectious agents.
What do vaccines prevent?
They prevent illness.
What is part of a balanced diet?
Vegetables and fruit, carbohydrates, dairy products, protein, fats and sugars
What does our health depend on?
It depends on age, lifestyle, hygiene, nutrition
What are some causes of non-infectious diseases?
Toxic substances, allergies, traumas
What are the two main types of infectious agents?
bacteria or viruses
Why are vaccines important?
They are important to stop diseases from spreading through a community.
Hygiene protects the body from what?
harmful bacteria and microbes
How do we know when we are physically ill?
When we are ill, we show symptoms.
What is malnutrition?
A lack of nutritious food; the body doesn't get the right nutrients to grow.
Some infectious diseases are contagious. What does contagious mean?
They can be passed from a sick person or animal to a healthy one.
What diseases do we have vaccines for?
Covid, measles, tuberculosis
How many hours of sleep should you get every night?
9 to 11 hours
What are some examples of symptoms?
Pain, coughing, sneezing, or a rash
What is an example of mental illness?
Depression and anxiety.
Some infectious diseases are non-contagious. What does non-contagious mean?
They are not transmitted from person to person.
When do we give most vaccinations?
During a child's first 5 years.
Why is regular exercises important?
To help the locomotor system.