Vocabulary
the combination of phyical, mental/emotional, and social well-being
health (total health, health triangle)
True or False. Physical health is the most important area of your health triangle
FALSE. It's important to pay attention to all 3
What resources can you use to find valid health information?
.gov, .edu, doctors, honcode seal..
True of False. Abstinence is a risk behavior.
FALSE
collective beliefs, customs and behaviors of a group
culture
Social Health refers to the health of the body. true or false
False!
Physical
Culture
Eating fast food everyday for lunch is an example of a cumulative risk. What is another example of a cumulative risk?
Answers will vary
related risks that increase in effect with each added risk
cumulative risks
List actions that teens can take to improve their wellness
Eat healthfully, drink water, get enough sleep, rest, stay physically active, practice good hygiene
Which of the factors that influence health do individuals have the least control over?
heredity
How can lifestyle factors contribute to chronic disease?
answers will vary.
ex. unhealthful eating can lead to heart disease, diabetes, cancer...
Various methods for communicating information
Media
Spiritual Health (having a purpose in life) is part of which part of the health triangle?
Mental/emotional health
How can your peers affect influence your health positively and negatively
peers can encourage you to participate in healthful behaviors/activities, joining a team
They can also pressure you to engage in high risk behaviors such as smoking and drinking
What are 2 risk behaviors that pose a threat to the health of teens today?
using tobacco, alcohol, drugs, violence
answers may vary
Differences in health outcomes between groups
Health Disparities
You're likely to move in a negative direction on the health continuum if..
If you fail to practice healthful behaviors.
The ______ is a powerful influence because it is constantly present. (phone, internet, radio)
Media
How are teens perceptions of risk behaviors influenced by what they believe others are doing?
Students should address the fact that if teens believe others are participating in risk behaviors, they may be influenced to do the same.