TERMS
What is a behavior with an element of danger that may cause injury or harm?
Risk
What are the three elements of the health triangle?
Physical health, Social health, Mental health
True or False... Adolescence is a time when relationships with family may change and you act more independent.
TRUE
What are two risky behaviors which teens should not participate in?
Tobacco use Alcohol use
When you start developing characteristics of adults of your gender.
Puberty
What is taking steps to keep something from happening or getting worse?
Prevention
What health triangle element is how you relate to others and it includes communicating with, respecting, and valuing people?
Social Health
What is the state of total physical, mental, and social well-being?
Health
How are risks associated with consequences?
The more risky behaviors you participate in the more likely you are to experience negative consequences
List 2 changes that occur during adolescence?
You develop a greater ability to solve more problems. You are able to recognize the consequences of your actions.
You may experience mood swings
Your relationship with family, peers, and friends may change.
What is an overall state of well-being or total health?
Wellness
If someone has good mental/emotional health what are 2 things they are good at?
Liking yourself for who you are
Handle challenges that come your way
They are positive
What are two lifestyle factors that are related to how a person lives and can determine their level of health?
Getting 7-8 hours of sleep each night
Exercising each day
What is a planned, preventive action taken before an event to increase the chances of a safe outcome?
Precaution
During adolescence you gain greater ________________ and take on new ________________.
independence and responsibilities
Chemical substances, produced in the glands, that help regulate many body functions.
Hormones
If someone has good social health what are 3 things they are good at?
They respect everyone
They are kind
Keep and make friends
Support the people they care about
What are behaviors and habits that determine a person's level of health and wellness?
Lifestyle factors
What does sedentary lifestyle mean?
A way of life with little physical activity.
Sitting in front of the TV or computer is a sedentary behavior. It becomes a risk factor when it continually replaces sports or other physical activities.
Why is it important to recognize that health is more than just looking good or feeling fit?
Health has mental/emotional and social sides also. A person can take action to build all 3 sides of the triangle.
When you exercise, your body releases chemicals called ______________.
Endorphins
What role do decisions play in wellness?
If you are taking care of yourself and practicing good health habits then you will have a high level of wellness. If you are making bad decisions then your overall wellness will be low.
What are 4 benefits of exercise for someone's physical health?
It strengthens your heart.
It increases energy levels.
It lowers blood pressure.
It improves muscle tone and strength.
It strengthens and builds bones.
It helps reduce body fat.
It makes you look fit and healthy.
Improves sleep
How does abstinence benefit all sides of the triangle?
1. Promotes physical health by helping you avoid injury and illness.
2. Promotes your mental health by giving you peace of mind that you are avoiding risky behaviors.
3. Promotes social health because it maintains trust with your family.
What are 4 benefits that exercise does for someone's mental health?
Reduce stress
Ward off anxiety and feelings of depression
Boost self-esteem
Feeling of satisfaction from completing a workout
Improves confidence