TERMS
PROMOTING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
YOUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS
YOUR BEHAVIOR AND REDUCING HEALTH RISKS
TERMS
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What is the state of total physical, mental, and social well-being?
Health
100
What are the three elements of the health triangle?
Physical health Social health Mental health
100
What spans the complete spectrum of health from chronic disease and premature death to a high level of health?
Health Continuum
100
What are two risky behaviors which teens should not participate in?
Tobacco use Alcohol use
100
What is practicing healthy habits to keep a person well and free from disease and other ailments?
Prevention
200
What is health information which influences people to change attitudes and take positive action about their health?
Health Education
200
What health triangle element is how you relate to others, how well you meet the demands of everyday life?
Mental Health
200
What behaviors do people exhibit that enables them to be on the far right side of the continuum?
Free from aches and pains Moderate level of energy Actively participating in daily exercise Good nutrition
200
What are risks that increase in effect with each added risk?
Cumulative risks
200
What is the passing of characteristics from parents to offspring?
Heredity
300
What is an overall state of well-being or total health?
Wellness
300
What health triangle element is how you can cope with stresses of everyday life?
Physical Health
300
What behaviors do people exhibit that moves them toward the left side of the continuum?
Chronic disorders Lack of energy Minor aches and pains Inattention to health information
300
What is one controllable risk?
Physical Activity
300
What is a behavior with an element of danger that may cause injury or harm?
Risk
400
What are repeated behaviors related to the way a person lives, which determines his/her level of health?
Lifestyle Factors
400
What health triangle element is how you get along with others?
Social Health
400
What are two lifestyle factors that are related to how a person lives and can determine their level of health?
Getting 7-8 hours of sleep each night Starting each day with a healthy breakfast
400
What is the leading cause of death for ages 15-24?
Motor Vehicle Accidents
400
What is a planned, preventive action taken before an event to increase the chances of a safe outcome?
Precaution
500
What means level of health and satisfaction that a person has in being alive?
Quality of Life
500
What are the five influences on your health?
Heredity Environment Media Technology Behavior
500
What can wellness affect?
How you look, feel, and act Attitudes School, work, and recreational performances How you feel about yourself How successful your relationships are Determine your goals and your ability to accomplish them
500
How are risks associated with consequences?
The more risky behaviors you participate in the more likely you are to experience negative consequences
500
What is the result of an action?
Consequence