TERMS
What is a behavior with an element of danger that may cause injury or harm?
Risk
What are the three elements of the health triangle?
Physical health, Social health, Mental health
What is the state of total physical, mental, and social well-being?
Health
What are two risky behaviors which teens should not participate in?
Tobacco use Alcohol use
Time period when you start developing characteristics of adults of your gender.
Puberty
What is taking steps to keep something from happening or getting worse?
Prevention
What health triangle element is how you relate to others and it includes communicating with, respecting, and valuing people?
Social Health
True or False... Adolescence is a time when relationships with family may change and you act more independent.
TRUE
What is a planned, preventive action taken before an event to increase the chances of a safe outcome?
Precaution
What is the wellness scale?
It is an indication of your current health habits.
What is an overall state of well-being or total health?
Wellness
What health triangle element is how you can cope with stresses of everyday life?
Mental Health
What are behaviors and habits that determine a person's level of health and wellness?
Lifestyle factors
What is one controllable risk?
Physical Activity
List 2 mental/emotional changes during puberty?
You develop a greater ability to solve more problems. You are able to recognize the consequences of your actions.
You may experience mood swings
Your relationship with family, peers, and friends may change.
Chemical substances, produced in the glands, that help regulate many body functions.
Hormones
What health triangle element is you play on a basketball team and you try to make sure you eat some fruits and vegetables?
Physical Health
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
What are 3 benefits of exercise for someone's mental health?
Reduce stress
Ward off anxiety and feelings of depression
Boost self-esteem
Helps your confidence
During adolescence you gain greater ________________ and take on new ________________.
independence and responsibilities
What does sedentary lifestyle mean?
A way of life with little physical activity.
Sitting in front of the TV or computer is a sedentary behavior. It becomes a risk factor when it continually replaces sports or other physical activities.
What role do decisions play in wellness?
If you are taking care of yourself and practicing good health habits then you will have a high level of wellness. If you are making bad decisions then your overall wellness will be low.
What can wellness affect?
How you look, feel, and act. Your attitude, school, work, and recreational performances. How you feel about yourself. How successful your relationships are.
How are risks associated with consequences?
The more risky behaviors you participate in the more likely you are to experience negative consequences
How does abstinence benefit all sides of the triangle?
1. Promotes physical health by helping you avoid injury and illness.
2. Promotes your mental health by giving you peace of mind that you are avoiding risky behaviors.
3. Promotes social health because it maintains trust with your family.