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Glencoe Health Ch 1
Living a Healthy Life
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is health? | the combination of your physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being |
| What is physical health? | the way the parts and systems of your body work together |
| What is mental health? | includes your feelings about yourself, how well you relate to others, and how well you meet the demands of daily life |
| What is social health? | involves the way you get along with others |
| What are the 3 qualities of the Health Triangle? | equal on all sides; good balance; determined by the choices we make |
| What is wellness? | overall state of well-being or total health |
| What are lifestyle factors? | personal behaviors and habits related to the way a person lives which helps determine his or her level of health |
| What are 7 important lifestyle factors? | 7-8 hours of sleep, eat nutritious foods, refrain from using tobacco products, eat breakfast, 20-30 minutes of vigorous activity at least 3 times/week, avoid drugs and alcohol, maintain recommended weight |
| What is prevention? | practicing healthy habits to keep a person well and free from disease and other ailments |
| What are 3 examples of prevention? | wearing seat belts, wearing sunscreen, using protective gear when playing sports |
| What is health education? | providing accurate health information in such a way as to influence people to change their attitudes so that they take a positive action about their health |
| What is health literacy? | it describes an individual's ability to obtain, interpret, and understand basic health information and services in such a manner to promote his or her health and wellness |
| What is heredity? | all the traits and properties that are passed along biologically from both parents to the child |
| What is environment? | the sum total of your surroundings: your family, where you grew up, where you live now, and all of your experiences |
| What are peers? | people of the same age or interest |
| What is peer pressure? | pressure to pursue interests of others; can be positive/negative, verbal/nonverbal |
| What is behavior? | the way you choose to act within your life; it's a learned response to your environment |
| What are the 5 most common risk factors? | behaviors that contribute to unintentional and intentional injuries; drug and alcohol use; sexual behaviors; unhealthy eating habits; physical inactivity |
| What are risk factors? | actions or behaviors that represent a potential health threat |
| What is a risk? | a behavior with an element of danger that may cause injury or harm |
| What are reasonable risks? | risks in which the likelihood of damaging you or someone else's safety or health is low |
| What are unreasonable risks? | risks in which the likelihood that someone may get hurt now or in the future is high |
| What are cumulative risks? | risks that may add up to a total that is greater than expected |
| What is precaution? | a planned, preventative action taken before an event to increase the chances of a safe outcome |
| What are positive role models? | people that you look up to who inspire you to work harder, look toward the future, and choose healthful behaviors |
| What are positive values? | beliefs and standards of conduct that you find important |
| What is abstinence? | voluntarily choosing not to do something |
| What are 6 positive values? | honesty, integrity, courage, loyalty, hard work, family |
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