Health and Wellness
What are the three components of the health triangle?
Physical, Mental/Emotional, Social.
What nutrient builds and repairs body tissues?
Protein.
What drug in tobacco makes it addictive?
Nicotine.
Define Resilience
Ability to recover from challenges and stress.
Just Do It
Nike
What role does heredity play in overall health?
Inherited traits and genetic risks affect disease likelihood.
What is one reason athletes need more calories than non-athletes?
More energy demand from activity, higher metabolism.
Which organ processes alcohol in the body?
Liver.
What is one warning sign of depression?
Withdrawal, persistent sadness, loss of interest, changes in sleep/eating.
Like a Good Neighbor _________ is there.
State Farm
Name two controllable risk factors for lifestyle diseases.
Physical activity, diet, tobacco/alcohol use, stress management.
A condition in which bones become fragile and may break easily.
Osteoporosis
What is the difference between drug misuse and abuse?
Misuse = incorrect but not intentional; Abuse = intentional for effect.
Which hormone is released during stress and triggers “fight or flight”?
Adrenaline (epinephrine).
Taste the Rainbow
Skittles
What is the difference between acute and chronic disease?
Acute = short-term illness (flu); Chronic = long-term condition (diabetes).
calorie
Alcohol is a _________ which means it slows down the central nervous system
Depressant
What is the difference between empathy and sympathy?
Empathy = understanding and sharing someone’s feelings; Sympathy = feeling sorry for someone’s situation.
The quicker picker upper
Bounty
Give an example of how environment influences health.
Access to safe water, clean air, safe housing, medical care, etc.
What BMI percentage is considered overweight?
25% - 29.9%
5 or more
How can social media use both positively and negatively affect mental health?
Positive = connection, support, information; Negative = comparison, cyberbullying, screen addiction.
Obey your thirst
Sprite