Health Education Grade 7 Model Test Papers- Questions

GRADE 7 TOPICAL REVISION QUESTIONS.

HEALTH EDUCATION.

STRAND 1: HEALTH AND NUTRITION

HEALTH AND NUTRITION

1. What’s the meaning of the term health education?
2. State 4 importance of health education for healthy living?
3. Identify two objectives of studying health education. 

• Name two career opportunities in health education. 

5, Identify three community activities that help to promote health education. 

• What is health promotion? 

• Identify four common health concerns in the community. 

• Describe ways of promoting wellness in individuals and community. 

• What are the challenges to health promotion in the community? 

1. What is the difference between macro and micro nutrients? 

1. Identify the functions of the following macro and micro nutrients.

 Food                       Function 

Protein 

Carbohydrates 

Vitamins 

Calcium 

Fibre 

1. Give two sources of vitamins from the food use eats. 

1. Describe four signs and symptoms of Marasmus. 

1. ____ is when there is less amount of blood in the body. 

1. Discuss measures for preventing rickets
2. What is the role of water in the body?

STRAND 2: HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS

HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS

TOPICAL REVISION QUESTION 

1. Explain the functions of the following parts of the human digestive system 

• Gullet 
• Stomach 
• Ileum 
• Large intestine 
• Which part of the digestive system does the digestion of meat start? 
• Explain the functions of the pancreas? 
• State the functions of the following body structures Structure Function 
• Villi 
• Pancreas 
• Mouth 
• Liver 
• Identify two common diseases affecting the digestive system. 
• Describe ways of preventing common digestive system diseases. 
• Identify four different excretory organs in human body. 
• Describe the functions of the skin in the body. 
• State two causes of skin disease. 
• Identify ways of preventing common conditions of the skin for healthy living. 

11.What is the importance of a healthy skin? 

1. What is the meaning of the term circulatory system? 

1. Describe the structure of the heart and their functions. 

1. State two common conditions that affect the circulatory system? 

1. What are two factors that contribute to diseases of the circulatory system? 

16.What causes circulatory diseases? 

17. Identify two way of preventing common conditions and disease of the circulatory system. 

STRAND 3: MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH

MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH

TOPICAL REVISION QUESTIONS 

1. What is mental illness? 

• Explain the importance of mental health for personal weliness. 

• Identify four causes of mental illnesses and disorders in the community. 

• What are the signs and symptoms of mental illnesses and disorders? 
• State factors affecting mental health. 

• Explain three psychological factors that affect mental wellbeing? 

• What are the social factors that affect mental wellbeing? 

• Describe environmental factors that affect mental wellbeing? 

• Identify two strategies used for coping with personal mental wellbeing 

1. Explains ways use in preventing mental illnesses.

STRAND 4: USE OF MEDICINE

USE OF MEDICINE

TOPICAL REVISION QUESTION 

1, What is the difference between prescribed and unprescribed medicine in dispensing of medicine. 

• Explain instructions on a prescription for safe use of medicine. 

• Describe the dangers of using unprescribed medicine. 

4, Explain common side effects of medicine in the body. 

9. Describe the correct use of medicine to maintain its effectiveness in the body. 

• State proper ways of storing medicine to sustain its efficacy. 

• What is the main use of medicine? 

8 Identify two types of medicines. 

• Why do most people like taking medicine bought over the counter?

1. What is the meaning of the term medicine?

Grade 7 (JSS) Health Education Topical Questions and Answers

STRAND 5: FIRST AID AND BASIC LIFE SUPPORT

FIRST AID AND BASIC LIFE SUPPORT TOPICAL REVISION QUESTIONS .

1. What is the meaning of the term First Aid? 

• Identify four contents found in a First Aid kit. 

• Name two locally available materials that can be used to improvise First Aid materials. 

• Describe the precautions that are to be observed while offering First Aid to an injured person.  

• Which method is safe for disposal of Used First Aid materials? 
• Explain the use of the following First Aid items

 ITEMS                         USES 

• Cotton wool
• Scissors
• Lodine 

• Identify three common types of accidents in our daily life? 

• Describe for common causes of accidents and injuries in the community? 

• State two safety precautions to observe for prevention of accidents and injuries. 

1. Explain the First Aid carried out for nose bleeding? 

1. State four factors that contribute the road accidents in the community? 

1. Explain ways of preventing road accidents in the community? 

1. Interpret the following road safety signs and signals 

• State two ways on how pedestrians cause accidents. 

• Explain how the drivers are involved in causing road accidents? 

Grade 7 (JSS) Health EducationTopical Questions and Answers

STRAND 6: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SANITATION

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SANITATION

TOPICAL REVISION QUESTIONS 

1. Explain the meaning of the term sanitation. 

• Describe the importance of environmental health for healthy living. 

• Identify two environmental factors that affect our health. 

• Which measures can be applied for control of environmental factors affecting health? 

• What is the importance of a healthy environment? 

• Identify two types of environmental contaminants that affect human health. 
• Outline three effects of environmental contamination on human health. 

• Describe how to control environmental contamination for a healthy environment. 

• Explain what is infection prevention and control. 

10.What are the personal protective equipment used for infection prevention. 

1. Identify locally available materials used to improvised personal protective equipments. 

1. Describe the correct use of personal protective equipment. 

1. Differentiate between cleaning and disinfection of equipment and surfaces. 

1. How can infection prevention and control measures be applied? 

STRAND 7: HUMAN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

HUMAN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

TOPICAL REVISION QUESTIONS

1. Identify 2 changes that occur in boys at puberty.
2. Explain personal hygiene needs during puberty.
3. Describe two changes that occur in girls during adolescent. 

• Which measures are applied for management of menstrual hygiene for personal health? 

• Explain two myths and misconceptions on menstrual experience in the community. 

• What are the stages of identifying intersex persons? 

• State the importance of reproductive health in the community. 

• Explain two practices that enhance reproductive health. 

• Explain two practices that adversely affect reproductive health. 

1. Identify two myths and misconceptions about reproductive health. 

Health Education Grade 7 Model Test Papers- Questions