Health and Illness
What should you do before eating?
Wash your hands
TRUE OR FALSE:
COVID-19 is caused by a bacterial infection
False (it is caused by a virus)
Name one thing you can do for good personal hygiene.
Brush your teeth
Wash your hands
Take showers or baths regularly
TRUE OR FALSE: You should not eat fruits and vegetables everyday.
False
TRUE OR FALSE: A sedentary lifestyle is very healthy.
FALSE
Health is a state of physical, ______, and social wellbeing.
mental
A _____ is a condition that affects health.
disease
Name one toxic habit
smoking
drinking alcohol
taking drugs
_____ are chemical substances that can cause physical and mental health problems
Drugs
with antibiotics
What type of disease can be spread in moist/humid environments like public showers and swimming pools?
fungal diseases
Name two benefits of physical exercise
burn calories
strengthen muscles and bones
reduce blood pressure and cholesterol
reduce blood sugar
A ________ _______ is eating the right amount of essential foods every day.
balanced diet
tobacco and alcohol
What diseases are caused by a lack of nutrients or the inability to absorb nutrients properly?
Nutritional deficiencies
What is a wound?
a break in the skin, such as a cut or a scratch
Name two problems that overuse of mobile phones and technology can cause.
Vision problems
Obesity
Depression
Anxiety
Name three foods that provide energy.
bread
potatoes
pasta
legumes
nuts
olive oil
How much exercise should children do every day?
At least 60 minutes
What causes infectious diseases? (Name 4)
Viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites
What disease is caused by genetic changes that cause cells to multiply uncontrollably?
cancer
Name three recommendations for a healthy lifestyle.
a balanced diet
medical check-ups
avoid toxic substances
social relationships
physical exercise
good personal hygiene
Name one disease that obese children have a higher chance of developing in adulthood.
high cholesterol
high blood pressure
diabetes
Name two benefits of physical exercise.
improve learning and concentration
reduce stress and anxiety
lowers cholesterol and blood sugar
improves muscle and bone health
helps control obesity and high blood pressure
prevents heart and respiratory diseases