Practice exam questions - health, fitness and wellbeing
Questions
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- Using the image provided above state which of the following nutrients should form the largest proportion of our diet. (1)
- A) vitamins
- B) fats
- C) minerals
- D) carbohydrates
- Which one of the following sentences most accurately describes health? (1)
- A) the state of complete physical and mental wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease.
- B) the state of complete emotional, physical and mental wellbeing.
- C) the state of complete physical, emotional and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease.
- D) the state of complete physical health and the absence of disease.
- Explain the negative effects on health from smoking. (2)
- Explain how taking part in regular physical activity can improve psychological health. (4)
Answers
- D
- C
- Smoking can cause lung cancer (1) because the chemicals (1) in a cigarette are breathed into the lungs and can result in this disease.
- Taking part in sport releases endorphins (1) which are the 'feel good' hormones and make a person feel happy (1). Participation in regular physical activity can help a person to achieve sporting goals (1) which will help to improve their confidence in their abilities (1).