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Health and Nutrition

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Health and nutrition questions explore the benefits of physical activity, chronic disease prevention, and dietary choices. This topic bridges human biology with everyday wellness, appearing in general science papers. Practice these questions to master concepts related to healthy lifestyles and aging.

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Health and Nutrition Questions

Multiple choice

We positively impact our body composition when we focus on ________

  1. running long distances

  2. binge-watching The Office

  3. doing push-ups

  4. eating well-balanced meals
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Body composition is the ratio of fat mass to lean muscle mass. Eating well-balanced meals is the primary factor in managing this composition, whereas exercise helps build muscle.

Multiple choice

When we stretch, we increase our ________.

  1. mental capacity

  2. flexibility

  3. abdominal strength

  4. body composition
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Stretching increases the range of motion in joints and muscles, which is the definition of flexibility.

Multiple choice biology reaching the age of adolescence maintaining the reproductive health the age of adolescence adolescence

The conditions essential for good health are

  1. Physically fit and healthy

  2. Cleanliness

  3. Good social and economic condition

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A person needs to be fit physically, mentally and socially. For being in good health, all the three aspects are interrelated. 

So, the correct answer is option D.

Multiple choice biology the age of adolescence maintaining the reproductive health reaching the age of adolescence adolescence

Adolescents should be careful about what they eat, because

  1. Proper diet develops their brains.

  2. Proper diet is needed for the rapid growth taking place in their body.

  3. Adolescents feel hungry all the time.

  4. Taste buds are well developed in teenagers.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Our nutritional requirements change as we move through different life stages. Adolescence place extra demands on the body which need to be met by our daily diet to maintain the best of the health.
During adolescence, there is a growth spurt and the children need plenty of calories and nutrients.
Thus, the correct answer is the option (B), 'Proper diet is needed for the rapid growth taking place in their body'.

Multiple choice biology the age of adolescence maintaining the reproductive health reaching the age of adolescence adolescence

Which amongst the following are the benefits of exercising?

  1. Decreasing the risk of developing diabetes

  2. Have strong muscles and bones

  3. Have a leaner muscular body

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Everyone can get benefit from exercise, it helps us stay fit and healthy, exercise helps burn extra body fat, decreases the risk of diseases like diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol etc. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Multiple choice biology the age of adolescence maintaining the reproductive health reaching the age of adolescence adolescence

Why is personal hygiene important?

  1. To avoid minor infections

  2. To be more successful

  3. To be able to lift and carry equipment safely

  4. To keep the equipment clean
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

All parts of the body must be washed and cleaned every day. If cleanliness is not maintained, there are chances of catching bacterial infections.

So, the correct answer is option A.

Multiple choice evs - i food and health effect on general health diet, drugs and disease nourishment and malnutrition diseases caused by changes in lifestyle

Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a balanced diet.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Deficiency disease is a disease caused by a lack of essential dietary elements and especially a vitamin or mineral. A  balanced diet is the diet that focuses on providing all the nutrients that the body needs. It comprises of macronutrients like protein, carbohydrates and fat along with micronutrients like vitamins and minerals. Hence, by eating a balanced diet, deficiency diseases can be prevented.
So, the given statement is true.
Multiple choice evs - i food and health effect on general health diet, drugs and disease nourishment and malnutrition diseases caused by changes in lifestyle

To keep people healthy, strong, energetic and long-lived, it is necessary to provide them with

  1. High energy food

  2. Large amount of food

  3. Balanced diet

  4. Initiative and spirit
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

For a healthy living, we require a balanced diet. A balanced diet is one which contains correct proportion of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. It should provide us with necessary minerals and vitamins. Roughage or fiber is also an important part of balanced diet. The proper diet should be taken along with proper water intake for a healthy living.

Multiple choice evs - i food and health effect on general health diet, drugs and disease nourishment and malnutrition diseases caused by changes in lifestyle

Balanced diet is necessary for maintaining healthy body.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A balanced diet is one which contains all the nutrients in an appropriate amount necessary for growth, energy production, 'physiological regulation, metabolic requirements, replacement and regeneration of living body. Balanced diet provides us with substances like proteins,carbohydrates, fats, minerals and vitamins without which proper growth and health is not possible.maintenance of

Multiple choice biology mendel's law of inheritance mendel's laws laws of inheritance mendel's laws of inheritance

Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given.
The mechanisms of .................have been referred to as life's defenses against disorder.

  1. respiration

  2. homeostasis

  3. adaptation

  4. metabolism
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Homeostasis is any self-regulating process by which an organism trying to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are best for its survival. If homeostasis is successful, life continues, if it's unsuccessful, it results in a disaster or death of the organism.

So the correct answer is B, homeostasis.

Multiple choice evs - i safety and first aid community health hygiene first aid

Physical health and mental heath are inter related.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

  • Community health is a major field of study within the medical and clinical sciences which focuses on the maintenance, protection, and improvement of the physical and mental health status of population groups and communities.
  • The WHO defines community health as environmental, social, and economic resources to sustain emotional and physical well being among people in ways that advance their aspirations and satisfy their needs in their unique environment. Hence, Physical health and mental health are interrelated.
 So, the correct answer is 'True'.

Multiple choice biology hygiene - a key to healthy life community health hygiene first aid

Which one of the following is a long term effect of a healthy and active lifestyle?

  1. Blood flow slows down

  2. Stroke volume increases

  3. Healthy heart rate is maintained

  4. Muscles grow loose
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Exercise is very important for ones body, daily exercising with a balanced diet helps keep our heart and body strong, fit and healthy. Our circulatory system and all other body systems are also very active thus, chances of stroke decreases, muscles grow strong and heart rate increases.

Multiple choice biology diet, drugs and disease effect on general health growth and development in young people nutrient deficiency diseases diseases caused by changes in lifestyle nourishment and malnutrition

Junk food eaten frequently leads to 

  1. Good health

  2. Obesity

  3. Overnutrition

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

  • Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have a negative effect on health. 
  •  People are generally considered obese when their body mass index (BMI), a measurement obtained by dividing a person's weight by the square of the person's height, is over 30 kg/m2; the range 25–30 kg/m2 is defined as overweight. 
  • Obesity is most commonly caused by a combination of excessive food intake particularly fat and sugars, but don't burn off the energy through exercise and physical activity, it will be stored by the body as fat. Hence, Junk food eaten frequently leads to Obesity.
 So, the correct answer is 'Obesity'.

Multiple choice biology diet, drugs and disease effect on general health growth and development in young people nutrient deficiency diseases diseases caused by changes in lifestyle nourishment and malnutrition

To  avoid obesity you should eat junk food.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
  • Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have a negative effect on health. 
  •  People are generally considered obese when their body mass index (BMI), a measurement obtained by dividing a person's weight by the square of the person's height, is over 30 kg/m2; the range 25–30 kg/m2 is defined as overweight. 
  • Obesity is most commonly caused by a combination of excessive food intake particularly fat and sugars, but don't burn off the energy through exercise and physical activity, it will be stored by the body as fat. Hence, To avoid obesity you should not eat junk food.
So, the correct answer is 'False'.