What is the main cause of communicable diseases?
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a person life style choices
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family history
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bacteria and viruses
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the environment a person lives in
Which of the following is an example of a non-communicable disease?
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gastroenteritis
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cardiovascular disease
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COVID-19
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influenza (flu)
Choose one way to help prevent communicable diseases spreading from person to person
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eating a diet rich in protein and calcium
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consuming contaminated food and drinks
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having a sedentary lifestyle
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practicing good personal hygiene
How does cholesterol have a negative effect on health?
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it can cause a block in the blood vessels
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it can cause weak bones
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it can reduce muscle strength
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it can negatively affect breathing
What foods reduce the risk of developing musculoskeletal diseases such as osteoporosis?
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meat, eggs and legumes
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milk and dairy products
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fats and oils
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fruit and vegetables
Which of the following describes a type of fat that is made by the body and found in certain foods?
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glucose
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endorphin
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calcium
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cholesterol
What hormones are created during physical activity that help to improve our mood and mental wellbeing?
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adreanline
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endorphins
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oxytocin
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neurophils
How can physical activity benefit our social health?
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improves lung function
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increases bone density
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learning leadership skills
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decreases muscular strength
Which of the following is an example of a moderate-intensity activity?
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sprinting
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golf
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playing football
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hiking in the mountains
What type of test is used on large groups of healthy people to check for early signs of disease?
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diagnostic test
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reading test
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memory test
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screening test
What screening test is performed for diabetes?
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fasting blood glucose test
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blood pressure measurement
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mammogram
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body mass index (BMI)
How often should women aged 25 be screened for cervical cancer?
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Every year
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Every 2 years
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Every 3 years
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Every 5 years
What does a mammogram test screen for?
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bowel cancer
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cervical cancer
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prostate cancer
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breast cancer
What type of test is performed to screen for bowel cancer?
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colonoscopy
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pap smear test
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fasting lipid test
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BMI
Which of the following is an example of PPE?
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vaccine
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disposable gloves
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scissors
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AED
What is a healthy waist circumference for a female?
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less than 80cm
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80-88 cm
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88-99cm
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more than 99 cm
Amal is on the 3rd percentile on the WHO growth chart. What does this mean?
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Amal is one of the tallest girls for her age
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Amal is average height for her age
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Amal is taller than 97% of girls her age
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Amal is shorter than 97% of girls her age
Which of the following is an example of a biochemical method of assessing nutritional status?
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examining a person nails, skin and teeth
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keeping a three-day food diary of what foods are consumed
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testing samples of blood for nutrient deficiencies
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measuring a person weight and height
Which of the ABCDE methods of nutritional assessment is the most accurate in identifying nutritional deficiencies?
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anthropometry
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biochemical
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clinical exam
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dietary intakes
What is another word for pregnancy?
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conception
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gestation
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immunisation
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colostrum
How long does pregnancy last?
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30-36 weeks
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36-38 weeks
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40-42 weeks
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45-50 weeks
Which of the following is a common symptom in the first trimester of pregnancy?
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feeling movement of the foetus
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frequent urination
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difficulty sleeping
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morning sickness
Why is folic acid important during pregnancy?
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to increase movement of the foetus
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to help promote meconium
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to prevent the foetus getting neural tube defects
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to strengthen the foetus bones and muscles
In what food can you find folate (vitamin B9)?
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spinach
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cereal
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eggs
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oily fish
When should breastfeeding begin?
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one hour after birth
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6 hours after birth
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9 hours after birth
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24 hours after birth