Health Triangle & Adolescence
Physical, Mental/Emotional, Social health are the 3 important sides to what?
The health triangle
What is it called when you choose to avoid high risk behaviors?
Abstinence
Eustress
What is form of nonverbal communication that shows how you feel and helps express your message?
Body language
What is the name of the main health organization of the federal government?
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
The time of life between childhood and adulthood (ages 11- 15)
Adolescence
What is the difference between short term and long term goals?
Short term: achieved in days or weeks
Long term: can take weeks, months, or years to achieve
Fight or flight
What type of influences come from within you, such as your knowledge or your values?
Internal influences
When companies sell worthless products or services by making false medical claims without scientific proof, this is called what?
Health Fraud
What is the overall state of well being that includes balance in all areas of the health triangle called?
Wellness
Why do we set small goals before bigger ones?
Helps build confidence and prevents you from feeling discouraged or overwhelmed when working toward bigger goals
Distress
Someone who bases their choices on reliable information, comparing factors like quality, effectiveness, safety, and cost before buying, are what type of consumer?
An informed consumer
What is the term that includes doctors, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and school nurses?
General or primary care
What causes growth, changes in mood, and development of the body of a person in their adolescent stage of life?
Hormones
Fill in the blank: Common ______________ among teens include, using tobacco, drinking alcohol, poor diet, not wearing protective gear, being sexually active, or living a sedentary lifestyle.
Risk Behaviors
What is it called when you use your time wisely through planning and self discipline?
Time Management
The advertising technique that claims "Everyone is using it" is called what?
Bandwagon
How do state and local health departments contribute to community health?
By providing basic healthcare services for low-income people, monitor water and sewage safety, manage garbage disposal, set sanitation standards for restaurants, and offer health education and promotion programs
Samantha eats well and has a lot of friends, but she often feels stressed and anxious. What part of her health triangle is unbalanced?
Mental/Emotional
What are the 6 steps to the decision making process?
Identify the situation
Think through your options
Consider the possible outcomes
Consider your values and the values of society
Make a decision and take action
Evaluate the results
Physical Activity
When you express your feelings and needs clearly without blaming others by stating the situation, how you feel, why you feel that way, and what you need, what kind of message are you using?
An "I" message
What agency ensures food, cosmetics, medicines, and medical devices are safe and properly labeled?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)