Assessment activity 2

A young adult has a blood pressure of 160/95 mmHg. Which category would this individual belong to?

• Low blood pressure

• Normal blood pressure

• High blood pressure

State one advantage and one disadvantage of using a high tech instrument rather than a low tech instrument to measure health.

• Advantage: More accurate measurements. Disadvantage: Higher cost.

• Advantage: Easier to use. Disadvantage: Less reliable.

• Advantage: Faster results. Disadvantage: Requires training.

• Advantage: Portable. Disadvantage: Limited features.

Calculate the average percentage of boys meeting the physical activity guidelines from 2010 until 2014.

• 74.7

• 76.2

• 77.3

• 71.2

Predict the volume of air in the lungs after 3 minutes.

• 2650 cm³

• 2850 cm³

• 3050 cm³

• 3250cm³

Which examples of how poor hygiene and obesity could each affect physical health.

• Poor hygiene can lead to infections and diseases, while obesity can result in chronic health issues such as diabetes and heart disease.

• Poor hygiene can improve mental health, while obesity can enhance physical strength.

• Poor hygiene can lead to better social interactions, while obesity can increase energy levels.

• Poor hygiene can boost immune system, while obesity can prevent chronic illnesses.

Being overweight can increase the risk of having certain medical conditions. Identify two medical conditions from the following list which can be a result of being overweight.

• 1. Asthma and Arthritis

• 2. Arthritis and Diabetes

• 3. Diabetes and Anaemia

• 4. Anaemia and Deafness

Name a disease caused by a lack of the following vitamins in the diet. Vitamin C

• Scurvy

• Rickets

• Pellagra

• Beriberi

Name a disease caused by a lack of the following vitamins in the diet. Vitamin D

• Rickets

• Scurvy

• Pellagra

• Beriberi

The graph shows the percentage of smokers in Scotland by age and gender. Identify the age range in which more females than males smoke.

• 25-34

• 35-44

• 45-59

• 60-74

The graph shows the percentage of smokers in Scotland by age and gender. What is the predicted percentage of males age 75 and over that would be smokers?

• 15%

• 20%

• 25%

• 30%