JSS 1 Physical and Health Education Flashcards: Meaning of Health, Healthcare and Ways of Maintaining Good Health

Question 1

What is health?

Accepted Answer

A state of physical, mental and social well-being, not merely absence of disease.

Question 2

What is healthcare?

Accepted Answer

Services and actions used to prevent, diagnose, manage or treat health problems.

Question 3

What is health promotion?

Accepted Answer

Helping people gain knowledge, skills and conditions that improve health.

Question 4

Why is preventive healthcare important?

Accepted Answer

It reduces the chance of illness or detects problems early.

Question 5

How does timely healthcare help manage a chronic disease?

Accepted Answer

Regular monitoring and treatment can control symptoms and complications.

Question 6

How can effective healthcare extend life span?

Accepted Answer

By preventing disease and treating health problems before they become severe.

Question 7

Why is a balanced diet important for good health?

Accepted Answer

It supplies energy and nutrients needed for growth, repair and body functions.

Question 8

How does regular recreation support health?

Accepted Answer

It can improve fitness, relaxation and social well-being.

Question 9

Why is sufficient sleep important?

Accepted Answer

It supports recovery, growth, learning and alertness.

Question 10

Which daily practice best supports good health: varied meals, regular activity and adequate sleep; skipping breakfast; staying awake nightly; or avoiding water?

Accepted Answer

varied meals, regular activity and adequate sleep

Question 11

What should a learner do when symptoms are severe or persist?

Accepted Answer

Tell a responsible adult and seek qualified healthcare promptly.

Question 12

Why is self-medication with unknown drugs unsafe?

Accepted Answer

The drug or dose may be wrong and could cause harm or delay proper treatment.

Question 13

How does clean drinking water support health?

Accepted Answer

It prevents dehydration and reduces exposure to waterborne disease.

Question 14

Why is handwashing with soap important before eating?

Accepted Answer

It removes germs that could enter the body with food.

Question 15

How does vaccination support community health?

Accepted Answer

It reduces susceptibility and limits spread of specific infectious diseases.

Question 16

Which action is NOT a way to maintain good health: safe exercise, adequate sleep, balanced meals or sharing prescription medicines?

Accepted Answer

sharing prescription medicines

Question 17

Why should health information come from reliable professionals or trusted health sources?

Accepted Answer

Incorrect advice can lead to harmful choices or delayed care.

Question 18

A student feels stressed for many weeks and cannot sleep. What is the best response?

Accepted Answer

Speak to a trusted adult or health professional and seek support.

Question 19

How are physical, mental and social health related?

Accepted Answer

A problem or improvement in one area can affect the others.

Question 20

Why is maintaining health a shared responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Individuals, families, communities and health services all influence health conditions and choices.

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