Vocab
What is a combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well being? (Ch 1)
Health
T or F? Health is only your physical well-being.
False! it is a combination of Physical, mental, and social well-being.
What is the process when you start developing physical characteristics of of adults of your gender called?
Puberty
T or F? You can avoid taking risks in life.
False. Cannot.
What is the stage of life between childhood and adulthood?
Adolescence
T or F? The three sides of the health triangle are connected.
True
T or F? Mood swings are normal during adolescence?
T
Actions that might cause injury or harm to others
Risk Behaviors
What is the definition of Peers
People in your age group
What are the three parts of the health triangle?
Physical, mental/emotional, social
What physical changes occur the teen years?
Changes in height, weight, and body hair
T or F? One of the least effective forms of prevention is abstinence.
False. Most effective.
T or F? Abstinence means participating in high-risk behavior?
F. Not participating in high-risk behaviors.
What role do decisions play in wellness?
Positive decisions increase your level of wellness
T or F? During adolescence you develop a greater ability to solve more complex problems.
T
What is the definition of sedentary?
a lifestyle that includes little to no activity
What is the definition of Prevention?
Taking steps to keep something from happening or getting worse.
Name one way to improve your physical health
Working out, Athletics, exercise, dieting
The release of ________ during puberty causes physical changes to occur?
Hormones
What is the conscious, active choice to not participate in high-risk behaviors?
Abstinence