HEALTH AND NUTRITION EXAM REVISION WITH ANSWERS #9
Health factors? - correct answer Physical, Social, Mental, emotional, Spirtitual
Wellbeing refers to? - correct answer An equilibrium in which the individual feels happy,
healthy, capable and engaged
Health and wellbeing refers to? Hint: Health definition + Wellbeing definition - correct
answer A person's Physical, Social, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual existence
characterised by an equilibrium in which they feel happy, healthy, capable and engaged
What does the term subjective mean? - correct answer Influenced by or based on
personal beliefs, feeling or opinions. It means different things to different people.
Ex. Someone who has regular contact with 1 close friend may feel like they are
experiencing good health and wellbeing, whereas, this may make another person feel
upset for only having 1 close friend.
What does the term Dynamic mean in relation to Health and wellbeing? - correct answer
Dynamic mean that a person health and wellbeing is constantly changing whether this
be positive, negative, fast or slow.
Definition and 3 examples of Social health and wellbeing - correct answer The ability to
form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others and the ability to manage or
adapt appropriately to different social situations
Ex. Supportive network of friends, Supportive and well functioning family, Productive
relationships with other people (Peers, teachers), Effective communication with others.
Definition and 3 examples of Physical health and wellbeing - correct answer Relates to
the functioning of the body and its systems; it includes the physical capacity to perform
daily activities or tasks.
Ex. Healthy Body weight, Appropriate level of fitness, Adequate energy levels, Strong
immune system, Freedom from illness, disease and injury
Definition and 3 examples of Emotional health and wellbeing - correct answer Relates to
the ability to express emotions and feelings in a positive way as well as the ability to
display resilience
Ex. Recognise and understand the range of emotions, High level of resilience,
Effectively respond to and manage emotions
Definition and 3 examples of Mental health and wellbeing - correct answer Relates to
the current state of a person's mind or brain and the ability to think and process
information. (A mentally healthy brain enables an individual to positively form opinions,
make decisions and use logic).
Ex. Positive self esteem, Low levels of stress and anxiety, High levels of confidence,
Positive thought patterns (Brighter side of things)
, Definition and 3 examples of Spiritual health and wellbeing - correct answer Relates to
ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the mind and conscience of human beings.
Can also relate to organised religion, a higher power and prayer, values, a sense of
purpose in life, connection or belonging.
Ex. Sense of belonging, Positive meaning and purpose in life, Peace and harmony,
Acting according to values and beliefs.
What does it mean when dimension of health are interrelated? - correct answer The 5
dimensions of health and wellbeing all are linked with one another and so when one
dimension is affected, others are also affected.
Examples of interrelations? - correct answer When an individual has adequate levels of
energy (physical), they are physically able to participate in activities with friends, which
can enhance relationships (social)
An individual who is fit and physically capable of carrying out daily tasks (physical) is
more likely to feel good about themselves and have positive self esteem (mental)
What does developmental milestone mean? - correct answer A significant skill or event
occuring in a person's life.
Ex. Learning to walk (Skill) Starting school (Event)
Define the term growth? - correct answer Refers to the measurable changes to the body
mainly due to an increase in the number and size of the bodies cells
Define the term development - correct answer The series of orderly, predictable
changes that occur from conception until death. Development can be physical,
emotional, social or intellectual.
Physical development? - correct answer changes to the body and its systems. These
can be changes in size (i.e. Growth), complexity (e.g. The increase in complexity of the
nervous system) and motor skills (e.g. Learning to walk).
Social development? - correct answer The increasing complexity of behaviour patterns
used in relationships with other people.
Ex. Behaviours (Considerations), Social roles (siblings, friend, peer, son or daughter,
employee etc.), Communication skills (written or oral), Relationship skills (conflict
resolutions and open communication)
Emotional development? - correct answer Relates to experiencing the full range of
emotions, and increasing complexity relating to the expression of emotions, the
development of a self-concept and resilience
Ex. Developing self concept, Experiencing the full range of emotions, Learning
appropriate ways of expressing and communicating emotions, Building resilience
Health factors? - correct answer Physical, Social, Mental, emotional, Spirtitual
Wellbeing refers to? - correct answer An equilibrium in which the individual feels happy,
healthy, capable and engaged
Health and wellbeing refers to? Hint: Health definition + Wellbeing definition - correct
answer A person's Physical, Social, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual existence
characterised by an equilibrium in which they feel happy, healthy, capable and engaged
What does the term subjective mean? - correct answer Influenced by or based on
personal beliefs, feeling or opinions. It means different things to different people.
Ex. Someone who has regular contact with 1 close friend may feel like they are
experiencing good health and wellbeing, whereas, this may make another person feel
upset for only having 1 close friend.
What does the term Dynamic mean in relation to Health and wellbeing? - correct answer
Dynamic mean that a person health and wellbeing is constantly changing whether this
be positive, negative, fast or slow.
Definition and 3 examples of Social health and wellbeing - correct answer The ability to
form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others and the ability to manage or
adapt appropriately to different social situations
Ex. Supportive network of friends, Supportive and well functioning family, Productive
relationships with other people (Peers, teachers), Effective communication with others.
Definition and 3 examples of Physical health and wellbeing - correct answer Relates to
the functioning of the body and its systems; it includes the physical capacity to perform
daily activities or tasks.
Ex. Healthy Body weight, Appropriate level of fitness, Adequate energy levels, Strong
immune system, Freedom from illness, disease and injury
Definition and 3 examples of Emotional health and wellbeing - correct answer Relates to
the ability to express emotions and feelings in a positive way as well as the ability to
display resilience
Ex. Recognise and understand the range of emotions, High level of resilience,
Effectively respond to and manage emotions
Definition and 3 examples of Mental health and wellbeing - correct answer Relates to
the current state of a person's mind or brain and the ability to think and process
information. (A mentally healthy brain enables an individual to positively form opinions,
make decisions and use logic).
Ex. Positive self esteem, Low levels of stress and anxiety, High levels of confidence,
Positive thought patterns (Brighter side of things)
, Definition and 3 examples of Spiritual health and wellbeing - correct answer Relates to
ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the mind and conscience of human beings.
Can also relate to organised religion, a higher power and prayer, values, a sense of
purpose in life, connection or belonging.
Ex. Sense of belonging, Positive meaning and purpose in life, Peace and harmony,
Acting according to values and beliefs.
What does it mean when dimension of health are interrelated? - correct answer The 5
dimensions of health and wellbeing all are linked with one another and so when one
dimension is affected, others are also affected.
Examples of interrelations? - correct answer When an individual has adequate levels of
energy (physical), they are physically able to participate in activities with friends, which
can enhance relationships (social)
An individual who is fit and physically capable of carrying out daily tasks (physical) is
more likely to feel good about themselves and have positive self esteem (mental)
What does developmental milestone mean? - correct answer A significant skill or event
occuring in a person's life.
Ex. Learning to walk (Skill) Starting school (Event)
Define the term growth? - correct answer Refers to the measurable changes to the body
mainly due to an increase in the number and size of the bodies cells
Define the term development - correct answer The series of orderly, predictable
changes that occur from conception until death. Development can be physical,
emotional, social or intellectual.
Physical development? - correct answer changes to the body and its systems. These
can be changes in size (i.e. Growth), complexity (e.g. The increase in complexity of the
nervous system) and motor skills (e.g. Learning to walk).
Social development? - correct answer The increasing complexity of behaviour patterns
used in relationships with other people.
Ex. Behaviours (Considerations), Social roles (siblings, friend, peer, son or daughter,
employee etc.), Communication skills (written or oral), Relationship skills (conflict
resolutions and open communication)
Emotional development? - correct answer Relates to experiencing the full range of
emotions, and increasing complexity relating to the expression of emotions, the
development of a self-concept and resilience
Ex. Developing self concept, Experiencing the full range of emotions, Learning
appropriate ways of expressing and communicating emotions, Building resilience
