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Unit 1 Health
6th Grade
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| health | a combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being |
| wellness | a state of well-being or total health |
| habit | a pattern of behavior that you follow almost without thinking |
| heredity | process by which biological parents pass traits to their children |
| environment | the sum total of your surroundings |
| culture | the collected beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group |
| peers | friends and other people in your age group |
| media | the various methods of communication information, including newspapers, magazines, radio, television and the Internet |
| technology | the use of scientific ideas to improve the quality of life |
| behavior | the way you act in many different situations and events in your life |
| attitude | what you believe or feel about someone, or something |
| prevention | practicing health and safety habits to remain free of disease and injury |
| health skills | skills that help you become and stay healthy |
| communication | the clear exchange of ideas and information |
| advocate | enourage other people to live healthy lives |
| decisions | choices that you make |
| consequences | results |
| risk | the chance of harm or loss |
| cumulative risk | the addition of one risk factor to another, increasing the chance of harm or loss |
| values | beliefs you feel strongly about that help guide the way you live |
| goal | something you hope to accomplish |
| short-term goal | a goal that you plan to accomplish in a short time |
| long-term goal | a goal that you hope to achieve within a period of months or years |
| protective factors | positive traits, supports, or life conditions that lower the chance of negative outcomes |
| seldom | not often, rarely, or almost never |
| action step | a small, specific, and physical task that moves you closer to a larger goal |