NGSA Health and Family Life Education 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is a non-communicable disease?
- Chicken pox
- Tuberculosis
- Diabetes (Correct answer)
- Measles
Correct answer: Diabetes
Diabetes is a non-communicable disease because it cannot be spread from person to person; it results from the body's inability to properly regulate blood sugar.
Question 2: The food group that provides the most energy for daily activities is:
- Proteins
- Carbohydrates (Correct answer)
- Minerals
- Vitamins
Correct answer: Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the body's primary and most efficient source of energy, fueling everyday physical and mental activities.
Question 3: What does the term 'self-esteem' mean?
- How much money a person has
- How a person feels about themselves and their own worth (Correct answer)
- How popular a person is at school
- How healthy a person's body is
Correct answer: How a person feels about themselves and their own worth
Self-esteem refers to a person's overall sense of self-worth and how they value and feel about themselves.
Question 4: Which of the following is a sign of a healthy relationship between friends?
- One friend always makes all the decisions
- Friends respect each other's feelings and boundaries (Correct answer)
- Friends pressure each other into risky activities
- One friend isolates the other from family members
Correct answer: Friends respect each other's feelings and boundaries
Mutual respect for feelings and boundaries is a key characteristic of a healthy friendship, promoting trust and well-being.
Question 5: Why is regular physical exercise important for health?
- It eliminates the need to eat vegetables
- It helps maintain a healthy weight and strengthens muscles and bones (Correct answer)
- It guarantees a person will never get sick
- It replaces the need for sleep
Correct answer: It helps maintain a healthy weight and strengthens muscles and bones
Regular physical activity strengthens the cardiovascular system, muscles, and bones while helping to maintain a healthy body weight and improve overall well-being.
Question 6: What is peer pressure?
- Pressure from teachers to complete homework
- Influence from people your own age to behave in a certain way (Correct answer)
- Stress caused by taking tests and exams
- Influence from parents to follow rules at home
Correct answer: Influence from people your own age to behave in a certain way
Peer pressure is the influence exerted by a peer group to encourage individuals to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors to conform to group norms.
Question 7: Which practice helps prevent tooth decay?
- Eating sugary snacks frequently throughout the day
- Brushing teeth twice daily with fluoride toothpaste (Correct answer)
- Rinsing the mouth with soda after meals
- Avoiding the dentist to prevent anxiety
Correct answer: Brushing teeth twice daily with fluoride toothpaste
Brushing with fluoride toothpaste twice daily removes plaque and strengthens enamel, which are the most effective ways to prevent tooth decay.
NGSA Health and Family Life Education 2
Which of the following is a non-communicable disease?