the choices we make about how we live and behave that impact on our health

eating the right amount (of calories) for energy expended; according to how much you exercise; different food types to provide suitable nutrients, vitamins and minerals

the ability to meet the demands of the environment

drugs taken for enjoyment (not for medical purposes) such as alcohol or nicotine

Lifestyle choices and diseases

Physical education

This unit will examine the benefits of participating in physical activity and sport on health, fitness and well-being to include physical, emotional/ mental and social factors. It will also explore the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle and implications of ill health.

Health and well-being: reasons for participation

Which is not a lifestyle choice that could affect health.

eating a variety of foods that contain different nutrients

leaving enough time to sleep a full night

Match the lifestyle choice with the example.

On average how many calories should a woman eat per day?

An unhealthy diet can {{}} energy levels.

Match the negative health impact to the lifestyle choice

reduces the chance of a sports related injury

How can having enough rest improve our health?

Health is a state of complete physical, {{}}, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

What is a side effect of smoking cigarettes?

your ability to meet the physical demands placed on you by the environ

the individual has friendship and support, some value in society

can cope with the normal stresses of life

all body systems working well, free from illness and injury 

Match the definition to the type of health or fitness.

One of the negative impacts of fitness on wellbeing is it increases the risk of a person getting a sports related {{}}.

Match the example of a health benefit to the type of health or fitness.

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