Lifestyle and Chronic Diseases Grade 7 1.6

What is a chronic disease?

• A short illness

• A long-lasting health condition

• A cold or flu

• A broken bone

Which of these is NOT a chronic disease?

• Type 2 diabetes

• Heart disease

• Common cold

• Cancer

Eating too much sugar can increase the risk of:

• Heart disease

• Type 2 diabetes

• Tooth decay

• All of the above

Which of these is a healthy lifestyle habit?

• Eating fast food every day

• Getting enough sleep

• Drinking lots of soda

• Sitting all day

How many hours of sleep do teens usually need?

• 4–6 hours

• 6–7 hours

• 8–10 hours

• 10–12 hours

Which food group should you eat most of to prevent chronic diseases?

• Fruits and vegetables

• Candy and chips

• Soda and sugary drinks

• Fried foods

What does “prevent” mean?

• To stop something from happening

• To cause a problem

• To ignore a problem

• To make something worse

Which lifestyle habit can help manage stress?

• Watching TV all day

• Deep breathing or meditation

• Skipping meals

• Eating junk food

Why is physical activity important?

• It helps keep your body healthy

• It makes you tired all the time

• It causes chronic disease

• It wastes time

Which of the following lowers the risk of chronic disease?

• Smoking

• Eating lots of processed foods

• Drinking water and eating healthy meals

• Skipping breakfast