Personal Health
Define "wellness" in one sentence focusing on multiple aspects of health.
Wellness = a balance of physical, mental/emotional, social, and other health aspects.
What does "preventive healthcare" mean? Give one simple example.
Preventive healthcare = care to stop illness before it starts (example: vaccines, annual checkups).
Which body system moves blood through the body? (one-word answer)
Circulatory (or cardiovascular) system.
What are refusal skills? Give a short example.
Refusal skills = ways to say no; example: firmly say "No thanks" and walk away.
Give one example of advocating for community health (one sentence).
Example: Organize a poster campaign promoting hand-washing.
Name three healthy habits that increase physical wellness.
Examples: eat fruits/vegetables, be physically active, get enough sleep.
Name two kinds of healthcare providers and one task each can do (e.g., physician assistant, specialist).
Examples: Physician assistant (exam, prescribe under supervision); Specialist (treat specific conditions).
What is the function of the urinary system? (one sentence)
Removes liquid wastes and helps balance body fluids.
What does SMART stand for in goal setting? (list each word)
SMART = Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.
Which type of health is influenced when you write to elected officials about a school lunch program: personal, family, or community? (one-word answer)
Community.
What is health literacy and why does it matter for personal decisions?
Health literacy = ability to find, understand, and use health information; it helps make informed choices.
What is Medicaid and whom does it typically help? (short answer)
Medicaid = government program that helps people with low income, pregnant people, older adults, and people with disabilities.
Name two organs that are part of the respiratory system and the two steps of respiration.
Lungs and trachea; respiration steps: inhaling and exhaling.
Explain the difference between mediation and compromise in conflict resolution (2–3 sentences).
Mediation involves a neutral third party to help resolve a conflict; compromise is both parties giving up something to agree.
Name one community organization that might depend on volunteers and describe one-way volunteers help.
Example: A food pantry relies on volunteers to sort and distribute food.
Explain how family, peers, and culture can influence a person's health choices.
Family/peers/culture shape norms, support, and choices (answers will vary).
Explain why health insurance can affect access to care; include one consequence of not having insurance.
Insurance lowers cost barriers and increases access; without it people may delay care or skip needed treatment.
Identify the body system responsible for support and movement and name two major parts of that system.
Muscular and skeletal systems; major parts: bones, muscles.
Describe how you would use decision-making steps to choose between two after-school activities (brief plan).
Steps: list pros/cons, check how each fits goals, make a choice, try it, reflect.
Explain how environmental factors (like pollution or weather) can be risk factors for community health (short paragraph).
Pollution causes respiratory problems; extreme weather can increase injuries and stress public health systems.
Given a scenario: A student feels tired, stressed, and avoids friends. List four actions they could take to improve their mental and social health and explain why each helps.
Examples: talk to a counselor (mental health support), join a club (social contact), exercise (improves mood/energy), set sleep schedule (restores energy).
A clinic offers free flu shots and screenings.
Describe two reasons community preventive services like this improve population health.
Free services increase vaccination and early detection, reducing spread and severe illness.
Describe how the nervous system and integumentary system each help protect the body, giving one example for each.
Nervous system detects danger and coordinates responses; integumentary (skin) is a physical barrier and prevents infection.
Create a SMART goal for improving fitness over 6 weeks (include specific measures and time frame).
Example SMART goal: "I will jog 20 minutes, 3 times per week for 6 weeks and track sessions to increase endurance."
Propose a short plan (3 steps) to run a school awareness campaign on hand-washing and explain how each step promotes health.
Example plan: 1) Create clear posters and classroom lessons; 2) Host demonstrations and distribute flyers; 3) Measure change with surveys — each step educates, models behavior, and checks impact.