Health Basics:
What is one immediate benefit of making healthy choices?
Improved energy / better focus
Which model focuses on the biological or diseased organ perspective?
Medical model
What term refers to factors that influence your health status?
Determinants of health
What is mindfulness?
Living in the moment with awareness
What is the first stage in the Transtheoretical Model?
Precontemplation
What type of diseases are now the leading cause of death in the U.S.?
Chronic diseases
Which model considers social and physical environment influences?
Public health model
Name one example of a social factor affecting health.
Safe housing, supportive relationships, etc.
True True or False: Mindfulness can improve health outcomes.
True
What does SMART stand for in goal setting?
Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, Time-oriented
What term describes the number of years a person lives in full health?
Healthy life expectancy
What term describes efforts to keep people from getting sick?
Disease prevention
What does “the built environment” refer to?
Human-made surroundings like sidewalks, roads
How might someone increase emotional health?
Expressing emotions, building self-confidence
In the Health Belief Model, what is a “cue to action”?
Trigger that prompts change (e.g., advice)
What major change happened to life expectancy since 1900?
It nearly doubled from ~47 to ~78.8 years
Define "wellness" in the context of health.
The dynamic process of reaching potential
What is one economic factor that can negatively impact health?
Poor housing, low-paying jobs, no insurance
What is HRQoL?
Health-related quality of life
What is “shaping”?
Making a series of small changes
Name one indirect cost of poor health choices.
Reduced tax revenue, increased disability, etc.
Name all six dimensions of wellness.
Physical, emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, environmental
What national program identifies health priorities every 10 years?
Healthy People 2020
How do personal choices impact others?
Influence health costs and public health
What are the three components of the Social Cognitive Model?
Social environment, personal factors, behavior