Total Health
What is Total Health?
A combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well being.
What are the five steps in decision making?
clarify the question, gather information, evaluate the options, act on the final decision, and review the results.
What are some jobs involving health?
Physician, nurse, physical therapist.
What is chronic disease?
Conditions that can last over a year and require ongoing medical attention.
What is Wellness?
using healthy habits on a daily basis to have better health.
How long should you be physically active?
30-60 minutes a day
What is a SMART goal?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound goal.
What are outpatient facilities?
a healthcare facility that provides treatment but does not require overnight stay.
What chronic diseases are the leading cause of death?
heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes chronic lung disease, and cardiovascular disease.
What is a lifestyle?
the way a person lives their life.
How many hours of sleep should you get a day?
8-10 hours
What are refusal skills?
Skills that a person needs to resist certain risky situations.
What are three types of outpatient facilities?
primary care clinics, community health clinics,and urgent care centers.
What is the best way to prevent chronic diseases?
Physical activity
What is a habit?
something that a person repeatedly does or a way they behave.
What is mental stress?
Being worried caused by a difficult situation.
What are interpersonal skills?
The behavior a person uses to interact with others.
What basic health information does a doctor record?
blood pressure, height, and weight.
What are the two preventable causes of death in the US?
Obesity and smoking
What is cause and effect?
what you do and the way it will reflect on your life.
Why is being socially active important?
To have good relationships with the people around you.
What are some examples of interpersonal skills?
teamwork, active listening, communication, motivation.
What is the Affordable Care Act?
provides rights and protection that make health coverage more fair and easy to understand.
What are three causes of smoking?
cancer, heart disease, lung disease
What are priorities?
The things in your life that you choose are more important than others.