Exam Paper Instructions Quiz

How should you approach answering the questions in the exam?

• Answer all questions in the spaces provided

• Skip difficult questions

• Write answers on a separate sheet

• Only answer questions you know

Identify one common diet-related illness from the options below.

• Emphysema

• Lung cancer

• Obesity

• Herpes

State two food groups and explain why they are important for a healthy diet.

• Carbohydrates and proteins; they provide energy and help build body tissues.

• Fats and sugars; they are not needed in any amount.

• Vitamins and minerals; they are not important for health.

• Water and fiber; they are harmful to the body.

State two effects of a balanced diet on a person’s health and wellbeing.

• Increased risk of illness and poor concentration

• Improved energy levels and better immune function

• Higher stress and more sleep problems

• Reduced muscle mass and weaker bones

Identify which one of the following is an effect of a poor sleep pattern.

• Increased alertness

• Increased fatigue levels

• Improved mood

• Reduced risk of accident

State two factors that can have an effect on a person maintaining a regular sleep pattern.

• Diet and exercise

• Watching television and reading books

• Room temperature and noise levels

• Social media use and lighting in the room

Identify two ways excessive alcohol consumption could increase the chance of accident or injury.

• Improved concentration and better coordination

• Slower reaction times and impaired judgment

• Increased alertness and faster reflexes

• Enhanced memory and better vision

Identify one way excessive alcohol consumption could lead to a person gaining weight.

• Alcohol increases metabolism

• Alcohol contains empty calories

• Alcohol reduces appetite

• Alcohol helps burn fat

Outline two effects of the home environment on intellectual wellbeing.

• Access to books and a quiet study space

• Watching television and playing video games

• Eating healthy food and exercising

• Spending time outdoors and socializing

Identify one possible physical and one possible emotional effect of smoking on Margot, who is 62 years old and has smoked 30 cigarettes a day for 40 years.

• Physical: Lung disease; Emotional: Anxiety

• Physical: Improved fitness; Emotional: Happiness

• Physical: Better sleep; Emotional: Increased confidence

• Physical: Weight gain; Emotional: Excitement