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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

Cholesterol should be eliminated from the diet.

  1. True

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

Cholesterol is necessary for the body to function, as it is used to produce hormones and cell membranes. While dietary intake should be monitored, it should not be entirely eliminated.

Multiple choice

Hygiene is very important during this time of life because:

  1. Your body releases more oil

  2. Your sweat glands are more developed

  3. acne may begin to appear

  4. all of them
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

During puberty, hormonal changes increase oil production, sweat gland activity, and often lead to acne, making hygiene essential.

Multiple choice

What is a physical change in early adulthood? 

  1. Slower metabolic rate

  2. learn to walk

  3. puberty

  4. hair falls out
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Metabolic rate typically begins to slow down as individuals move out of their early twenties, which can lead to changes in body composition.

Multiple choice

If Edward smokes 30 cigarettes a day, what does he NEED to do?

  1. Increase the amount he is smoking

  2. Exercise more

  3. Reduce the amount of cigarettes he is smoking or quit

  4. Reduce the amount or red meat he is eating
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Smoking 30 cigarettes a day is a significant health risk. Reducing intake or quitting is the recommended action to improve health outcomes.

Multiple choice

The physical benefits of exercising are...

  1. Football, netball and skiing

  2. Increased BMI

  3. Greater risk of having a stroke

  4. Improved stamina,stronger bones, socialising and more energy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Regular exercise provides numerous physical benefits including improved cardiovascular health, stronger bones, and increased energy levels.

Multiple choice

What can obesity lead too?

  1. Living a healthy life

  2. High blood pressure and reduced mobility

  3. Being more fertile

  4. A higher IQ
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Obesity is a major risk factor for chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and joint issues that reduce mobility.

Multiple choice

What does Sally need to do if she is obese?

  1. Be less mobile

  2. Add more fat into her diet

  3. Eat healthy and exercise more

  4. Go to the gym less
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Managing obesity involves lifestyle changes, specifically adopting a healthy, balanced diet and increasing physical activity.

Multiple choice

What can happen to people as a result of overnutrition?

  1. obesity

  2. not enough food to meet nutritional needs

  3. hunger

  4. disease and learning problems
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Overnutrition occurs when food energy intake exceeds energy expenditure, leading to health issues such as obesity. The other options describe forms of undernutrition.

Multiple choice

Which of these may INCREASE blood pressure?

  1. Low salt diet

  2. Stressful life

  3. Daily exercise exceeding 20 min/day

  4. 4 servings of vegetables/day
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Stress triggers the release of hormones that can temporarily increase heart rate and constrict blood vessels, leading to elevated blood pressure.

Multiple choice

How does exercise help the digestive system?

  1. It helps fight infections

  2. It prevents heartburn

  3. It prevents constipation

  4. It helps maintain the hormonal balance
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Physical activity and exercise help stimulate the natural contractions of the intestinal muscles, which aids in moving waste through the digestive tract and prevents constipation.