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5-5-55-5-5
Mr. Read's Class Schedule:
Attendance (5 minutes), Current Events (5 minutes), Class Work (55 minutes), End Class (5 minutes), Dismissal (5 minutes)
internal locus
the power to make decisions based on your morals, beliefs, etc.
human ecology
an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary study of the relationship between humans and their natural, social, and built environments
proactive stance
making health a priority
independent thinker
being able to think for yourself; not being influenced by others
health attitude
stand ground on health beliefs; being comfortable with your opinion
carpe diem
Latin for "seize the day"
health literate
the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions
enslaving factors
things that influence the decisions that you make
freeing concept
making your own decisions on your own needs
health
the state of being free from illness or injury; a person's mental or physical condition
social isolation
a feeling of disconnection with others caused by and reinforced by infrequency of social contacts
UNICEF
an organization that focuses on children and their needs
sanitation
conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal
immunization
the process by which a person is made immune or resistant to an infectious disease, typically by vaccination
WHO
world health organization
pre-natal care
a type of preventative healthcare with the goal of preventing potential health problems throughout the course of pregnancy
pre-natal care
a type of preventative healthcare with the goal of preventing potential health problems throughout the course of pregnancy
potable water
water safe enough to be consumed by humans
UN food program
World Food Programme:
the food assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security
natural disasters
a natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or loss of life
famine
extreme scarcity of food
child mortality
the death of infants and children under the age of five
clusters
organizations that break into clusters for different tasks (water, food, etc.)
reconstruction
the action or process of rebuilding or reconstructing
cognitive stress
stress within the mind
Eustress
good, positive stress
progressive relaxation
contracting, relaxing muscles
type "B" personality
laid back, relaxed personality
body mass index
(BMI) a person's weight in kilograms divided by his/her height in meters squared
variety, balance, and moderation
Mr. Read's guild lines for good eating
nutrients
a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life
Sun Salutations
yoga sequence performed in the morning to improve the strength and flexibility of the muscles
hardy personality
someone with a type "C" personality; usually calm
hypostress
a low stress level
massage
the rubbing and kneading of muscles and joints of the body to relieve tension or pain
U-V radiation
from the sun - causes burning
obesity
the condition of being grossly fat or overweight
melanoma
most dangerous type of skin cancer
bulimia
an eating disorder in which a person binges on food and then vomits to prevent weight gain
neurosis
a mild form of a mental disorder
bipolar disorder
a condition in which a person has periods of depression and periods of being extremely happy
rationalization
makes excuses
dissociative disorder
to pull away from trauma or loss
suicide
the act of intentionally causing one's own death
phobia
an extreme or irrational fear or aversion to something
schizophrenia
a mental disorder that makes it hard to tell the difference between what is real and not real
anxiety disorder
a serious mental illness where worry and fear are constant and overwhelming
defense mechanism
an automatic reaction of the body against disease - causing orgasms
PCP
Phencyclidine - recreational dissociative drug
gateway chemical
a chemical with the possibility of leading one into harsher, stronger drugs
narcotic
derived from the oriental poppy; morphine, heroin, codeine
depressant
a drug reducing functional or nervous activity
cannabis
scientific name for marijuana
OUI
operating under the influence
smokeless tobacco
tobacco that is chewed or snuffed rather than smoked
poly drugs
the use of two or more psychoactive drugs in combination
huffing
sniffing fumes for a euphoric effect
OTC
over the counter
chemical misuse
the abuse of chemicals for recreational purposes
addictive personality
one who exhibits a pattern of compulsive and habitual use of a substance or practice to cope with psychological pain from conflict or anxiety
withdrawl
the reaction of the body when the drug/source of addiction is taken away
steroid misuse
the abuse of steroids
protection from abuse order
another name for a restraining order
financial abuse
stealing, taking advantage of, or improperly using the money, property, or other assets of another person
independence
freedom from control or influence of someone else
chlamydia
a bacterial infection that affects the reproductive organs of both males and females
sexual orientation
an enduring sexual attraction toward members of either one' sown sex or the opposite sex
abstinence
choosing not to have sex until a later date
placenta
the major organ inside a female mammal keeping the fetus alive
safe homes
safe residencies for victims of domestic violence
Time for Change
a program for abusers
spermicide
a substance that kills sperm
batterer
one who inflicts or commits abuse; the abuser
cycle of abuse
abuse - "make up period" - normal - abuse - "make up period" - normal
STI
sexually transmitted infection
communication
exchanging information; the act of talking with someone - important to a relationship
TSE
testicular self exam
uterus
where a fertilized egg is planted to grow a baby
hormonal B/C
birth control - affects hormones
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