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Health Unit 1 chapters 1-2

Terms in this set (40)

Health
the combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well being
overall
as a whole
spiritual health
a deep- seated sense of meaning and purpose in life
wellness
a state of well being or total health
heredity
which term means all the traits that were biologically passed on to you from your parents
adequate
which term means sufficient or satisfactory
environment
which term means the sum of your surroundings
peers
which term describes the people in your age group
culture
which term means the collective beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group
media
which term refers to media-producing devices such as radio, television, and the internet
risk behaviors
actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others
health education
providing accurate health information and health skills education to help people make healthy decisions
prevention
taking steps to keep something from happening or getting worse
abstinence
a deliberate decision to avoid high- risk behaviors
lifestyle factors
the personal habits or behaviors related to the way a person lives
significant
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cumulative risks
related risks that increase in effect with each added risk
healthy people
a nationwide plan for health promotion and disease prevention designed to help improve the health of all people in the United States
health disparities
differences in health outcomes among groups
health literacy
a persons capacity to learn about and understand basic health information and services and to use these resources to promote ones health and wellness
health skills
specific tools and strategies to maintain, protect and improve all aspects of your health
interpersonal communication
the exchange of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs between two or more people
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 through cooperation and problem solving
stress management skills
skills that help you reduce and manage stress in your life
values
the ideas, beliefs and attitudes about what is important that help guide the way you live
decision-making process
the steps that enable you to make a healthful decision
goals
something you aim for that takes planning and 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 multi-step strategy to identify and achieve your goals
pursue
to find ways to obtain or accomplish
health consumer
someone who purchases or uses health products or services
advertising
a 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 several factors, such as quality, features, and cost
warranty
a company's or a stores written agreement to repair a product or refund your money if the product does not function properly
federal
relating to the central government
health fraud
the sale of worthless products or services that claim to prevent disease or cure other health problems
consumer advocate
people or groups whose sole purpose is to take on regional, national, and even international consumer issues
malpractice
a failure by a health professional to meet accepted standards
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