Concepts of health
What are the five dimensions of health and wellbeing?
Physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual
What is a health inequality?
Differences in health outcomes between groups that are unfair or avoidable.
What are the five food groups in the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating?
Grains, vegetables, fruit, dairy, and lean meats (or alternatives)
What are the four areas of development?
Physical, social, emotional, and intellectual.
What are key features of Australia’s health system that support youth?
Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
What is the World Health Organization (WHO) definition for health and wellbeing?
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
What are common youth health issues in Australia?
Mental health, vaping, alcohol use, injury, obesity.
What is protein?
A nutrient essential for the growth and repair of body tissues
What are physical changes during the transition from youth to adulthood?
Growth in muscle mass, sexual maturity, and reproductive organ development.
What are rights of young people accessing health services?
The right to privacy, confidentiality, informed consent, and respectful treatment
What are the prerequisites for health according to the WHO?
Peace, shelter, education, food, income, social justice, equity, stable ecosystem and sustainable resources.
What are examples of government and non-government youth health organisations?
Headspace and ReachOut
What is the Health Star Rating system?
A front-of-pack label to compare the nutritional value of packaged foods.
What is a respectful relationship?
A relationship based on trust, equality, and respect.
What are factors influencing access to health services?
Income, location, transport, health literacy, and cultural beliefs
What is the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective on health and wellbeing?
A holistic view connecting physical, social, emotional, cultural, and spiritual wellbeing of the individual and community
What is how a community program can reduce youth health issues?
Increasing awareness, providing support services, and promoting healthy behaviours
What are the effects of nutritional imbalance on youth health?
Fatigue and poor concentration (short-term); obesity and heart disease (long-term).
What are the impacts of early life experiences on future health and development?
Experiences that influence brain development, coping skills, and long-term health
What is digital media?
Provides wide access to information but can spread misinformation.
What is the influence of social justice and equity on health outcomes?
Ensuring fair access to resources, opportunities, and healthcare to reduce inequities.
What is youth advocacy and action to promote health equity?
Empowering young people to influence policy and promote inclusivity.
What is commercial marketing as a barrier to healthy eating?
The use of social media and advertising to promote energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods.
What is the intergenerational nature of health and wellbeing?
The health of one generation affecting the next
What is the impact of low health literacy?
Reduced ability to understand or access healthcare, leading to poorer outcomes.