Definitions
What is Culture
the beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group
Safe parks, clean water, and nutritious foods are all components of a healthy
physical Environment
avoiding harmful behaviors
Talking on a cell phone while driving faster than the speed limit is an example of
Cumulative risk
If you check the price and ingredients of two different shampoos, you are
Comparison Shopping
What is Warranty?
a written agreement to repair a product or refund your money
Eating high-fat foods every day at lunch is an example of
Cumulative risk
What is prevention
taking steps to keep something from happening or getting worse
A friend of yours always handles life’s stresses and everyday challenges without being overwhelmed. This is a sign that your friend has good
mental/emotional Health
Which health skill involves using thoughtful processes to make healthful choices?
Decision making
What is advertising
written or spoken message about a product or service
Which of the following factors that influence health do individuals have the least control over?
Heredity
what is heredity
all the traits that are biologically passed from parent to child
Your sister needs to make a decision about whether or not to try out for the school play. What should your sister’s first step in her decision-making process be?
State the situation
A commercial for a health-related product that includes how a popular celebrity is using the product is an example of which advertising technique?
Testimonial
What is Technology
radio, television, and the Internet
Getting regular check-ups with a doctor and a dentist is an example of
Prevention
what is environment
the sum of an individual’s surroundings
Which term is used to describe a difference in health outcomes between two different groups of people?
Health Disparities
Which health skill is used by an individual who carefully evaluates the validity of the health information found on a Web site?
Accessing information
What is Media
various methods for communicating information
Being constantly overwhelmed by everyday challenges is a sign of poor
Mental/emotional
What are peers
people of the same age who share similar interests
A shampoo advertisement that shows a forest and a clear stream of water is using what advertising technique?
Great Outdoors
Which of the following health skills does NOT involve exchanging information with others?
a. Interpersonal communication
b. Refusal skills
c. Stress management
d. Conflict resolution
Stress management