Health- Ch. 1

Vocabulary

100

• An ongoing condition or illness.

chronic disease

200

A deep-seated sense of meaning and purpose in life.

Spiritual Health

300

An overall sense of well-being or total health

wellness

400

• All the traits that were biologically passed on to you from your parents.

heredity

500

Actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others

risk behaviors

General

100

Differences in health outcomes among groups

health disparities 

200

a person who practices multiple risk behaviors at the same time is most like to 

face more negative consequences 

300

How can poor mental/emotional health affect one's physical health?

(answers vary) Someone who is depressed might not have the energy to exercise and might not participate in group activities.

400

How can your health triangle become unbalanced and how can this imbalance affect your health?

Your health triangle becomes unbalanced when you concentrate too much on one area over others. When an imbalance occurs, your overall health suffers.

500

Cultural influences on your health include:

beliefs, customs, and behaviors

Vocabulary 2

100

• The combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being.

health

200

• The sum of your surroundings.

environment

300

• People of the same age who share similar interests.

peers

400

• The collective beliefs, customs, or behaviors of a group.

culture

500

• Various methods for communicating information.

media

General 2

100

• A person’s capacity to learn about and understand basic health information and services and to use these resources to promote one’s health and wellness.

health literacy

200

What are the 3 part of the health triangle?

Physical, social, and mental/emotional

300

Give 3 characteristics of a health-literate person.

critical thinker and problem solver

a responsible, productive citizen

a self-directed learner

an effective communicator 

400

List 3 lifestyle factors that can improve a person's health.

getting 8 hours of sleep each night

starting each day with a healthy breakfast

eating a variety of nutritious foods each day

physically active most days

maintaining a healthy weight

abstaining from drugs and alcohol 

500

True or false: 

The internet is the least powerful medium to use as a source for health information. 

False

vocabulary 3

100

• Related risks that increase in effect with each added risk.

cumulative risk 

200

• Taking steps to keep something from happening or getting worse.

prevention

300

• A deliberate decision to avoid high-risk behaviors including sexual activity and the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.

abstinence

400

• The personal habits or behaviors related to the way a person lives.

lifestyle factors

500

• Providing accurate health information and health skills teaching to help people make healthy decisions.

health education