The Health Continuum
Health can be expressed along a continuum, which is a fancy word for this noun that can also mean a popular cable and wireless company.
Spectrum
Health is the combination of _____, ______, and _______ well-being.
physical, mental/emotional, social (no order)
Mental health involves having a growth mindset, which is centered around the belief that _______ _______ ______.
people (you/I) can change
Teens should attempt to get between __ and __ hours of sleep a night.
8, 10
True.
The health continuum covers the complete range of health from _________ at one end and ________ at the other end.
lack of health/wellness; high level of wellness (in either order)
When your health triangle is balanced, you have a high degree of ________, an overall state of well-being or total health.
wellness
Spiritual health is a part of mental health which has to do with having a sense of ______, a word that sounds kind of like the close relative of a dolphin.
purpose
This is the recommended range of minutes you should exercise each day.
30-60
True or False: For good social health you need a lot of friends.
People often lose health as they age, but this effect is made worse by ________ ________.
chronic disease
Keeping your health balanced means ________ _______ ________ to all three parts of your health triangle.
paying equal attention
True or False: You must be religious to have spiritual health.
False, spiritual health is about your personal values and sense of purpose, whether or not you believe in a higher power.
This kind of hygiene is especially important to your total health, because it kills germs in your mouth which could make you sick.
oral (brushing teeth)
True or False: Only your relationships with your friends affect your social health.
False
Risk factors for chronic diseases like heart disease, obesity, and cancer include poor nutrition, lack of exercise, and this smelly habit.
smoking
When you pay too much or too little attention to one area of the health triangle, your total health ________.
decreases, goes down, suffers
Growth mindset allows us to see failures and mistakes are opportunities to
learn/improve
When we're physically healthy, it's easier to deal with this kind of day-to-day pressure.
Everyday stresses
Social health involves maintaining these- close or otherwise.
Relationships.
This is the estimated percentage of Americans living with chronic diseases.
50% or one-half
If you're afraid to communicate something that is bothering you to your peers because you think they'll stop hanging out with you or get mad at you, you might end up sacrificing your ______ health for the sake of your ______ health.
mental, social
The scientific property of the brain that proves people can change their thinking and behaviors is ________.
plasticity
This form of exercise requires no training, no equipment, and can be done anywhere and with any-one! You can also do more of it by slightly altering your existing daily habits, like taking stairs instead of an elevator.
taking a walk/ walking
This word describes both glass and good communication.
Clear.