NGSA Health and Family Life Education 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following best describes a balanced diet?
- Eating only fruits and vegetables every day
- Consuming foods from all the major food groups in appropriate amounts (Correct answer)
- Eating large portions of protein and carbohydrates only
- Drinking lots of water and skipping solid meals
Correct answer: Consuming foods from all the major food groups in appropriate amounts
A balanced diet includes foods from all major food groups—fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy—in appropriate amounts to meet nutritional needs.
Question 2: What is the primary function of the immune system in the human body?
- To pump blood throughout the body
- To digest food and absorb nutrients
- To defend the body against diseases and infections (Correct answer)
- To produce hormones that regulate growth
Correct answer: To defend the body against diseases and infections
The immune system's primary role is to identify and destroy harmful pathogens such as bacteria and viruses to protect the body from disease.
Question 3: Which of the following is an example of a communicable disease?
- Diabetes
- Influenza (flu) (Correct answer)
- Asthma
- Hypertension
Correct answer: Influenza (flu)
Influenza is a communicable disease because it can spread from one person to another through respiratory droplets.
Question 4: Hand washing is most effective at preventing the spread of disease when done with:
- Cold water only
- Soap and water for at least 20 seconds (Correct answer)
- Hand sanitizer alone at all times
- A damp cloth and no soap
Correct answer: Soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds removes germs effectively and is the most reliable method to prevent disease spread.
Question 5: Which nutrient is most important for building and repairing body tissues?
- Carbohydrates
- Fats
- Vitamins
- Protein (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Protein
Proteins are the building blocks of the body and are essential for the growth, repair, and maintenance of tissues.
Question 6: Puberty is best described as:
- A disease that affects teenagers
- The process by which children develop into adults physically and emotionally (Correct answer)
- A period when children stop growing in height
- A stage of life that only affects girls
Correct answer: The process by which children develop into adults physically and emotionally
Puberty is the biological process of physical and emotional changes through which a child's body matures into an adult body capable of reproduction.
Question 7: Which of the following behaviors best promotes good mental health?
- Spending all free time alone and avoiding others
- Suppressing all emotions and never discussing problems
- Talking to a trusted adult when feeling stressed or upset (Correct answer)
- Staying up very late and skipping meals to feel better
Correct answer: Talking to a trusted adult when feeling stressed or upset
Talking to a trusted adult provides emotional support and guidance, which is a healthy coping strategy for managing stress and negative feelings.
NGSA Health and Family Life Education 1
Which of the following best describes a balanced diet?