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Health
Chapter 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Health | state of complete physical mental and emotional and social well being |
| Well being | person’s overall satisfaction that life’s present conditions are good |
| Wellness | active process that involves becoming aware of and making choices toward improving aspects of health |
| physical health | aspect of health that refers to how well a persons body functions |
| mental and emotional health | aspect of health that has to do with a persons thoughts and feelings |
| social health | aspect of health that involves interacting and getting along with others in positive healthy ways |
| healthcare | treatment and prevention of illnesses injuries or diseases to improve wellness |
| preventive healthcare | going to the doctor when you are well to help you stay healthy involves getting an annual physical exam regular checkups and screenings for conditions such as hearing or vision loss |
| Genes | segments of DNA that determine the structure and function of a person’s cells and affect individual development personality and health |
| risk factors | aspects of peoples lives that increase the chance of a disease injury or decline in health |
| environment | circumstances objects or conditions that surround a person in everyday life |
| protective factors | aspects of peoples lives that reduce risk and increase the likelihood of optimal health |
| peers | people who are similar in age to one another |
| culture | beliefs values customs and arts of a group of people |
| Decision making process | Process of making choices by identifying the decision brainstorming options identifying possible outcomes making a decision and reflecting on the decision |
| goal | desired result of something you plan to do |
| Smart | acronym used to guide goal setting stands for specific measurable achievable relevant and timely |
| action plan | Detailed step by step method to reach a desired outcome outlines what you are going to do how you are going to do it and when it will be done |
| refusal skills | set of skills designed to help someone avoid participating in unhealthy behaviors |
| conflict resolution skills | strategies for resolving disagreements in a positive respectful way to promote healthy relationships |
| Health literacy | person’s ability to locate evaluate apply and communicate information as it relates to health |
| advocate | support |