Wellness
What are the sides of the health triangle?
Physical
Social
Emotion/Mental
What is a health consumer?
Anyone who purchases or uses health products or services
What are the six types of nutrients?
Carbohydrates
Fiber
Proteins
Lipid
Vitamins
Minerals
Define Mental/Emotional health
the ability to accept yourself and others, adapt to and manage emotions, and deal with the demands and challenges you meet in life.
what is a stressor
anything that causes stress
What are the step of the decision making process? (IN ORDER)
Step 1: State the situation
Step 2: List the options
Step 3: Weigh the possible outcomes
Step 4: Consider values
Step 5: Make a decision and act on it
Define Health care specialist?
Medical doctors trained to particular kinds of patients or medical conditions
What are the components of the choose my plate?
fruits, grains, vegetables, protein, and dairy
Define self-esteem
confidence in one's own worth or abilities
what are the 3 stages of the body stress response?
alarm, resistance, fatigue
What are risk behaviors?
Actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others
Define Hungry
Natural physical drive that protects you from starvation
how many calories per gram do carbohydrates, proteins, and fat supply?
4 calories per gram
define maslow's hierarchy of needs
a ranked list of those needs essential to human growth and development presented in ascending order, starting with basic needs and building toward the need for reaching your highest potential. Level 5- reaching potential ( need for self actualization) Level 4 - Feeling recognized ( Need to achieve, need to be recognized) Level 3 - Safety ( Need to be secure from danger) Level 1 - Physical ( Need to satisfy basic needs of hunger, thirst, sleep, and shelter
what is anxiety?
the condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen
What are the steps to achieving your goals?
Set a specific, realistic goal, and write it down
List the steps you will take to reach your goal
Identify sources of help and support
Set a reasonable time frame for reaching your goal
Evaluate your progress by establishing checkpoints
Reward yourself for achieving your goals
Define Appetite
Desire rather than a need to eat.
what is anorexia nervosa?
a disorder in which the irrational fear of becoming obese results in severe weight loss from self imposed starvation
what is personality? and the 3 parts that make personality
a complex set of characteristics that makes you unique. Heredity - physical traits like hair and eye color. Environment - surroundings of your day to day life ( friends, family neighborhood, etc) Behavior- how you make decisions and what decisions you make
what is resiliency?
the ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment, difficulty, or crisis
What are the traits of a good character?
Trustworthiness , Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, Citizenship
Define Calories
Units of heat that measure the energy used by the body and the energy that food supply to the body.
what is bulimia?
a disorder in which some form of purging or clearing of the digestive tract follows cycles of overeating
define defense mechanisms
mental processes that protect individuals from strong or stressful emotions and situations. Repression, Suppression, Rationalization, Regression, Denial, Compensation, Projection, Idealization
what are the steps to follow when someone is suicidal?
Initiate a meaningful conversation, Show support and ask questions, and try to persuade the person