Understanding Food and Health

What is a balanced diet?

• A balanced diet is one that provides all the necessary nutrients in the right amounts.

• A balanced diet is high in sugar and fats.

• A balanced diet excludes all carbohydrates.

• A balanced diet consists only of fruits and vegetables.

Name three essential nutrients found in food.

• Carbohydrates, proteins, fats

• Antioxidants, probiotics, phytochemicals

• Sugars, fibers, enzymes

• Vitamins, minerals, water

What is a communicable disease?

• A communicable disease is caused by environmental factors.

• A communicable disease is a genetic disorder.

• A communicable disease is an illness that can be transmitted from one individual to another.

• A communicable disease is an illness that cannot be spread between individuals.

How can diseases spread from one person to another?

• Diseases spread via telepathy

• Diseases spread by eating healthy foods

• Diseases spread through direct contact, respiratory droplets, contaminated surfaces, bodily fluids, or vectors.

• Diseases spread through sunlight exposure

What are deficiency diseases?

• Illnesses that are contagious and spread from person to person.

• Diseases caused by excess vitamins in the diet.

• Conditions resulting from environmental factors like pollution.

• Deficiency diseases are illnesses caused by the lack of essential nutrients in the diet.

Give an example of a disease caused by deficiency of Vitamin C.

• Beriberi

• Scurvy

• Anaemia

• Rickets

What are pathogens?

• Pathogens are beneficial microorganisms that help in digestion.

• Pathogens are only found in plants and do not affect animals.

• Pathogens are disease-causing microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

• Pathogens are a type of nutrient essential for human health.

How do pathogens affect our health?

• Pathogens negatively affect health by causing diseases and infections.

• Pathogens are beneficial and help in digestion.

• Pathogens have no effect on health whatsoever.

• Pathogens improve health by boosting the immune system.

What are some ways to prevent diseases?

• Eat junk food regularly

• Ignore symptoms until they worsen

• Avoid all physical activity

• Maintain a healthy lifestyle, get vaccinated, practice good hygiene.

Why is rest important for our health?

• Rest is primarily for improving physical strength.

• Rest has no impact on mental clarity.

• Rest is only necessary for athletes.

• Rest is important for recovery, immune function, mental health, and overall well-being.