Health and Lifestyle Awareness

What is the main difference between physical activity and exercise?

• Exercise is less intense than physical activity.

• Exercise is a type of physical activity that is always done outdoors.

• The main difference is that physical activity includes all movement, whereas exercise is a specific, planned form of physical activity.

• Physical activity is only related to sports, while exercise is for fitness.

Name two types of non-communicable diseases.

• Tuberculosis

• Asthma

• Cardiovascular diseases, Diabetes

• Influenza

What are non-modifiable risk factors?

• Lifestyle choices like diet and exercise

• Environmental factors such as pollution

• Non-modifiable risk factors are characteristics such as age, sex, genetics, and family history that cannot be changed.

• Infectious diseases and their prevalence

List three modifiable risk factors for lifestyle diseases.

• High water intake

• Poor diet, lack of physical activity, smoking

• Genetic predisposition

• Regular check-ups

What does a healthy meal plate typically include?

• Pasta, cheese, and butter

• Chips, soda, and candy

• Fried chicken, white rice, and donuts

• A healthy meal plate includes fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains.

How does physical activity benefit mental health?

• Physical activity benefits mental health by improving mood, reducing anxiety and depression, enhancing self-esteem, and promoting better sleep.

• Physical activity has no impact on mental health.

• Physical activity causes sleep disturbances.

• Physical activity leads to increased stress levels.

Give an example of a non-communicable disease caused by lifestyle choices.

• Osteoporosis

• Asthma

• Hypertension

• Type 2 diabetes

What role does genetics play in non-modifiable risk factors?

• Genetics plays a crucial role in defining non-modifiable risk factors by influencing inherited traits and predispositions.

• Genetics has no impact on risk factors.

• Genetics only affects modifiable risk factors.

• Non-modifiable risk factors are solely environmental.

How can regular exercise reduce the risk of heart disease?

• Regular exercise reduces the risk of heart disease by improving heart health and lowering risk factors.

• Regular exercise increases cholesterol levels.

• Regular exercise can lead to heart disease.

• Regular exercise has no effect on heart health.

What are some common symptoms of diabetes?

• Increased thirst, frequent urination, extreme fatigue, blurred vision, slow healing of wounds.

• Weight loss

• Increased appetite

• Nausea and vomiting