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Chapter 1

Health and Wellness Fundamentals

TermDefinition
Emotional Health dimension of health that refers to the expression of thoughts and feelings, including emotions, moods, feelings about one's self, and views about the world
Health state of complete physical, mental and emotional, and social well-being
Illness poor overall state of health in which a person cannot function normally; caused by factors such as disease, risky behaviors, hazardous substances, and concerns with mental or emotional health
Life Expectancy length of time a person is expected to live
Life Span actual number of years a person lives
Mental Health dimension of health that describes how a person observes and interprets information to make decisions, solve problems, and examine situations
Optimal Health state of excellent health and wellness, including physical, mental and emotional, and social health
Physical Health dimension of health that refers to how well the body functions
Quality of life extent to which a person experiences a health, happy, and fulfilling life
Social Health dimension of health that refers to how well a person gets along with others
Well-being person's ability to function positively and overall satisfaction that life's present conditions are good
Wellness process of identifying one's state of health and taking steps to improve it
Behavioral factors choices and behaviors that affect a person's chance of developing a disease, unhealthy condition, or injury
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) the chemical that carries genetic information; found in chromosomes
Genes DNA segments that contain the blueprint for the structure and function of a person's cells; affect development, personality, and health
Genetic Disorders health conditions that develop due to a person's genes; do not require the presence of other risk factors
Protective Factors aspects of people's lives that reduce risk and increase the likelihood of optimal health
Risk Factors aspects of people's lives that increase the chances they will develop a disease or disorder or experience an injury or decline in health
Culture beliefs, values, customs, and arts of a particular group or society
Environment circumstances, objects, or conditions that surround a person in everyday life
Geography land features and any bodies of water present in an area
Homelessness state of being without regular, consistent housing
Media in-person & online communication channels, such as books, TV shows, movies, social media, & advertisements
Pollution presence of waste in the environment
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