vocab
What is health?
combination of physical, mental, emotional and social well- being
What is a risk?
The chance of harm or loss
What are hormones?
Powerful chemicals, produced by glands, that regulate body functions
What is empathy?
ability to identify and share another person feelings
What is anorexia nervosa?
eating disorder in which a person had an intense fear of weight gain and starves them selves
What is wellness?
State of well being, and balanced health
What are values?
Beliefs you feel strongly about that guide the way you live
What is fatigue?
extreme tiredness
the influence you feel to go along with the behavior and beliefs of your peer group
What is physical activity?
any kind of movement that causes your body to use energy
What are the three parts of the health triangle?
physical, mental/emotional, social
What is character?
The way you think, feel, and act
What are stressors?
objects, people, places, and events that trigger stress
What is compromise?
What is strength?
the ability of your muscles to exert a force
What is a habit?
behavior that you follow almost without thinking
What is self-concept?
The view you have of yourself
What is abuse?
pattern of mistreatment of another person
What is calcium?
mineral that helps your body build healthy teeth and bones
What is endurance?
means how long you can engage in physical activity without becoming overly tired
What is prevention?
Is keeping something from happening
Why should you set goals? (list at least 3 )
take control of your life
gives yourself direction
improves your health
shape your life in a positive way
What is neglect?
failure of parents to provide basic physical health and emotional health care for their children
What is a calorie?
unit of heat that measures the energy available in foods
What is flexibility?
the ability to move body joints through a full range of motion