Health Triangle
In what category of the health triangle might "avoiding the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs" fit into?
Physical
Joe heard that fasting was an effective way to lose weight. Fasting is when you do not consume calories for a certain amount of time. On the first day of his fast, he got really dizzy so he decided to eat an early lunch. Was this decision health literate?
Yes, he trusted his instincts to make sure he could do more research so he could use this method safely.
Define: health literacy
a person's capacity to learn about and understand basic health information and services, and to use their resources to promote health and wellness
What are two risk behaviors that pose a threat to the health of teens today?
Drug use, Behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence
____________________ is a combination of physcial, mental/emotional, and social well-being.
Health
Physical, Mental/Emotional, and Social
How does being a self-directed learner affect a person's health literacy?
After hearing health information, a self-directed learner may elect to do their own research
Definition: people of the same age who share similar interests
peers
___________________ means taking steps to keep something from happening or getting worse.
Prevention
Oliver's family has a history of heart disease. He has predisposition to it. Does that mean Oliver can't take steps to prevent this since it is hereditary?
No! Oliver can take steps to prevent obtaining this disease because genes are not deterministic.
List 3 activities that might fit into the mental/emotional side of the health triangle.
answers may vary.
Experts think that poor health literacy influences a persons health more than...
age, income, and education
All of the traits that were biologically passed on to you from your parents
heredity
Define "Risk Behavior"
actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others
What is a continuum?
A sliding scale. It shows the range of possibilities, from one extreme to the other.
Briefly describe the meaning of social health.
getting along with others; family, friends, teachers, and members of the community
What are health disparities AND list 3 examples of factors that could cause health disparities
Definition: differences in health outcomes among groups.
Examples: weight, gender, sexual orientation.
Definition: deliberate decision to avoid high-risk behaviors, including tobacco use, sexual activity, and other drugs
abstinence
What are cumulative risks and list a common example.
related risks that increase in effect with each added risk. Smoking and bad diet can lead to cardiovascular disease
What is "Healthy People"?
a nationwide health promotion and disease prevention plan designed to serve as a guide for improving the health of all people
What part of the triangle does "Spiritual Health" fit into?
Mental/Emotional
List the 4 qualities of a health-literate person.
Define: Media
Various methods for communicating information
List the 6 risk behaviors and give 1 example of each!
Tobacco, unhealthy dietary behavior, inadequate physical activity, sexual behaviors, behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries
What are the 3 types of environments?
physical, social, cultural