Alpha
communication strategies that can help you say no when you are urged to take part in behaviors that are unsafe, unhealthful, or that go against your values
Refusal Skills
stressor
signals that tell your mind and body how to react
emotions
the reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands
stress
having an excess amount of body fat
obesity
chemical substances that are produced in glands and help regulate many of your body’s functions
hormone
A desire, rather than a need to eat
appetite
something you aim for that takes planning and work
a fibrous cord that attaches muscle to the bone
tendon
the ability of the muscles to perform physical tasks over a period of time without becoming fatigued
muscular endurance
a condition in which there is the progressive loss of bone tissue
Osteoporosis
a community-wide effort to monitor and promote the welfare of the population
Public Health
the influence that people your age may have on you
peer pressure
all the traits that are biologically passed on from parents to their children
hereditary
thicker layer of the skin beneath the epidermis that is made up of connective tissues and contains blood vessels and nerves
dermis
stress associated with long-term problems that are beyond a person’s control
chronic stress
nonverbal communication through gestures, facial expressions, behaviors, and posture
body language
the amount of force a muscle can exert
muscular strength
a natural physical drive that protects you from starvation
specific tools and strategies that help you maintain, protect, and improve all aspects of your health
health skills
People of similar age who share similar interests
peers
anyone who purchases or uses health products or services
Health consumer
a band of fibrous, slightly elastic connective tissue that attaches bone to bone
ligament
ways to deal with or overcome the negative effects of stress
stress management
the outer, thinner layer of the skin that is composed of living and dead cells
epidermis