Health Triangle
Going to the doctor regularly and eating nutritious meals are all examples of which health component
Physical
T/F influences on your health are always negative
False: They can be positive or negative
What is one way you can reduce risk?
By practicing prevention or abstinance
this health component involves keeping the body as fit as possible
Physical
When we communicate with our body we are using what language?
Body Language
Social, emotional/mental, or physical
What are two health influences.
Social environment, physical environment, culture, media, and hereditary.
False: risks are not created equal
making a conscious choice not to engage in a risky behavior
abstinence
Expressing your feelings and asking for support is an example of a healthy behavior that directly impacts what health triangle component?
Emotions/Mental
When one component of the health triangle is significantly lower than the other we say our triangle is...................
unbalanced
If I participate in healthy behaviors because my friends do, what type of influence is this?
Social
Eating a bowl of ice cream before dinner is an example of what type of risk?
Short term
this influence is defined as, the passing down of traits from parents to child
Heredity
Waking up in the morning and putting on deodorant is an example of practicing which risk strategy?
Prevention
When our mental/emotional health has a direct impact on our physical health what is it called?
Mind-Body Connection
Tv, radio, books, etc. are all examples of what health influence?
MEDIA
Taking drugs and consuming alcohol is an example of this risk
Long Term Risk
this term is defined as, taking steps to avoid something
Prevention
You can avoid a risk completely by practicing this?
abstinence
What is the difference between health and wellness?
the activities we participate in, the food we eat, and the religion we practice are examples of what health influence?
Culture
What is an example of a cumulative risk?
Defined: When two or more risks are combined to increase the level of risk.
Example:Eating unhealthy foods and not getting any physical activity.
This health influence is defined as the collected beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a specific group of people.
Culture
How can you use the health triangle to make decisions about your health?
It can help you evaluate your overall health and help you identify areas to improve.