Influences on Health
Traits that are passed biologically from a parent to child. What is this called?
Heredity
What are the 4 different aspects of Health?
Mental, Emotional, Physical, and Social
Someone who purchases goods and services is called
Consumer
All living organisms are made up of....
The system receives information about what is going on inside and outside the body.
Nervous system
How can technology negatively and positively affect people ?
Positive-
Technology can help doctors detect health problems sooner.
Internet sites can help you learn more about health topics
Negative-
Spending too much time behind a computer limits the time for exercise and social activities.
Using the computer to meet new people leads to risks of connecting with someone dangerous.
Health ______ is a visual tool that can be used to help people make healthy choices in their lives. The chart ranges from being very health to the being extremely sick.
Continuum
_____ _____ breaks down the amount of calories, carbs, fat, fiber, protein, and vitamins per serving of the food.
Nutrition Labels
What is the ONLY organ that exposed to the outside world?
Skin
What do neurons do?
carry messages from one part of your body to another.
How can "culture" influence our health?
Food choices, Views of emotions, views on gender roles
___________ ________ is when individuals have the ability to find, understand, and use information and services to inform health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others.
health literacy
People who sell useless medical treatments or products are engaged in health fraud are called?
Quacks
Name 3 purposes of Hair on the human body
Eyelashes and eyebrows shield the eyes.
Nose hair prevents dust and particles from entering the airways.
Head hair helps regulate temperature and protects the head from sunlight
Which system deals mostly with blood and the heart?
Cardiovascular system
Examples of how media can both positively and negatively affect health
Positive- TV can provide a news report on a health topic that you can learn about
Negative-
Too much TV can influence your physical health,
Some TV role models might indulge in risky behavior.
What increase "life expectancy"?
Increase life expectancy is due to health care, nutrition, sanitation, and working conditions.
Which government agency protects you aids people during natural disasters?
FEMA
structure, shape, and protection to the body
Examples:
You can stand upright because of your sturdy and flexible backbone.
The ribs protect the heart, lungs, and other internal organs.
Which system works mostly with your lungs and breathing?
Respiratory system
Explain how the Physical Environment can both positively and negatively affect health
Positive- You might have parks around you that you can exercise at!
Negative- Exposure to loud noise, pollution, and radiation from the sun can affect your health.
The ability to talk to others, communicate, share and make relationships is part of which aspect of health?
Social
Which government agency regulates foods, make up, and medicines.
FDA
What is the RICE method and what is it used for?
Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. It used for injuries.
List 3 ways to keep the Body systems Healthy!
Exercise regularly
Eat a Healthy Diet
Get Plenty of Sleep
Test and challenge yourself!
Always talk to your doctor about any concerns you have about any of your body systems.