HEALTH MIDTERM
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Health | the combination of physical, mental/emotional, and sociel well-being |
| Spiritual Health | a deep-seated sense of meaning & purpose in life |
| Wellness | an overall state of well-being or total health |
| Chronic Disease | an ongoing condition or illness (heart disease, obesity, cancer) |
| Heredity | all the traits that were biologically assed on to you from your parents prevents possible sickness |
| Environment | the sum of your surroundings, home & away |
| Peers | people of the same age who share similar interests |
| Culture | the collective beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group |
| Media | the various methods for communicating information |
| Technology | radio, tv, internet |
| Attitude | the way you view a situation, can have a big effect on your health. |
| Behavior | how you react in certain situations you have complete control over it |
| Risk Behaviors | actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others |
| Cumulative Risks | related risks that increase in effect with each added risk |
| Prevention | taking steps to keep something from happening or getting worse |
| Abstinence | a deliberate decision to avoid high-risk behaviors, including sexual activity and use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs |
| Lifestyle Factors | personal habits or behaviors related to the way a person lives |
| Health Education | providing accurate health information and teaching skills to help people make healthy decisions |
| Healthy People | a nationwide health promotion and disease prevention plan designed to serve as a guide for improving the health of all people in the States |
| Health Disparities | differences in health outcomes among groups |
| Health Literacy | a person's capacity to learn about & understand basic health information & services, and to use these resources to promote one's health & wellness |
| Health Skills | specific tools and strategies to maintain, protect, and improve all aspects of your health aka Life Skills |
| Interpersonal Communication | the exchange of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, between two or more people vital in all relationships "i" messages be an active listener with respect & understanding |
| Refusal Skills | communication strategies that can help you say no when you are urged to take part in behaviors that are unsafe or unhealthful, or that go against your values |
| Conflict Resolution | the process of ending a conflict though cooperation and problem solving needs respect and compromise in order to work to solve, you need both parties & a mediator |
| Stress | the reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands |
| Stress Management Skills | skills that help you reduce and manage stress in your life |
| Advocacy | taking action to influence others to address a health-related concern or to support a health-related belief |
| Values | the ideas, beliefs, & attitude about what is important that help guide the way you live |
| Decision-making Skills | steps that enable you to make a healthful decision |
| Goals | the things you aim for that take planning & work |
| Short-term Goal | a goal that you can reach in a short period of time |
| Long-term Goal | a goal that you plan to reach over an extended period of time |
| Action Plan | a multistep strategy to identify & achieve your goals |
| Health Consumer | someone who purchases or uses health products or services |
| Advertising | written or spoken media message designed to interest consumers in purchasing a product or service |
| Comparison Shopping | judging the benefits of different products by comparing serval factors, such as quality, features, & cost |
| Warranty | a company or store's written agreement to repair a product or refund your money if the product doesn't function properly |
| Consumer Advocate | people or groups whose soul purpose is to take on regional, national, and even international consumer issues |
| Malpractice | failure by a health professional to meet accepted standards |
| Health Fraud | the sale of worthless products or services that claim to prevent disease or cure other health problems |
| Mental/Emotional Health | the ability to accept yourself & others, express & manage emotions, and deal with the demands & challenges you meet in your life |
| Resilient | the ability to adapt effectively & recover from disappointment, difficulty, or crisis |
| Self-esteem | how much you value, respect, & feel confident about yourself |
| Competence | having enough skills to do something |
| Hierarchy of Needs | a ranked list of those needs essential to human growth & development, presented in ascending order, starting with basic needs and building toward the need to reach your highest potential |
| Self-actualization | to strive to be the best you can be |
| Nutrients | substances in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, & supply you with energy |
| Calorie | a unit of heat used to measure the energy your body uses & the energy it receives from food |
| Nutrition | process by which your body takes in & uses food |
| Hunger | the natural physical drive to eat, prompted by the body's NEED for food |
| Appetite | the PSYCHOLOGICAL desire for food |
| Carbohydrates | starches & sugars found in foods, which provide your body's main source of energy |
| Fiber | a tough, complex carb that the body can't digest |
| Proteins | nutrients the body uses to build & maintain it's cells & tissues |
| Cholesterol | a waxy, fat-like substance |
| Vitamins | compounds found in food that help regulate many body processes |
| Minerals | elements found in food that are used by the body body cannot produce them |
| 5 things your body uses nutrients for | 1. as an energy source 2. to heal, build, and repair tissue 3. to sustain growth 4. to help transport oxygen to cells 5. to regulate body functions |
| Fat Soluble | stored in body fat for later use too many can become toxic doesn't need to be replenished often |
| Water Soluble | passed through the blood stream during digestion needs to be replenished often |
| Water | essential for the body to function cools the body cushions eyes, brain, & spinal cord lubricates joints digestion |
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