Grade 9 Bishop Fenwick High School Semester 1 Health Vocab

health

the combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being

spiritual health

a deep-seated sense of meaning and purpose in life

wellness

an overall state of wellbeing or total health

chronic disease

an ongoing condition or illness such as heart disease, obesity, or cancer

heredity

all the traits that were biologically passed on to you from your parents

environment

the sum of your surroundings

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

what media content can be delivered through

risk behaviors

actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others

prevention

taking steps to keep something from happening or getting worse

abstinence

a deliberate decision to avoid high-risk behaviors

health skills

specific tools and strategies to maintain, protect, and improve 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’re urged to take part in dangerous or unhealthy behaviors

conflict resolution

the process of ending a conflict through cooperation and problem solving

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

values

the ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what is important that help guide the way you live

decision-making skills

steps that enable you to make a healthful decision

goals

things you aim for that take planning and work

short-term goal

a goal you can reach in a short period of time

long-term goal

a goal you can plan to reach over an extended period of time

relationship

a bond or connection you have with other people

friendship

a significant relationship between two people that is based on trust, caring, and consideration

cooperation

working together for the good of all

compromise

a problem-solving method in which each participant gives up something to reach a solution that satisfies everyone

prejudice

an unfair opinion of judgement of a particular group of people

stereotype

and exaggerated or over-simplified belief about people in a certain group

tolerance

the ability to accept others’ differences

bullying

deliberately harming or threatening others who can’t easily defend themselves

hazing

making others perform certain tasks in order to join a group

aggressive

may involve bullying or intimidation

passive

putting others’ needs above your own

active listening

paying close attention to what someone is saying and communicating

body language

nonverbal communication through gestures, facial expressions, behaviors, and posture

nutrition

the process by which your body takes in and uses food

nutrients

substances in food your body needs to grow, repair itself, and supply you with energy

calorie

a unit of heat used to measure the energy your body uses and the energy it receives from food

osteoporosis

a condition in which the bones become fragile and break easily

hunger

the way your body signals that it needs food

appetite

the level of your desire of food through your senses

carbohydrates

starches and sugars found in foods which provide your body’s main source of energy

fiber

a tough, complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest

proteins

nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cells and 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

metabolism

the process by which your body breaks down substances and gets energy from food

body mass index (BMI)

a measure of body weight relative to height

overweight

above the standard weight range

underweight

below the standard weight range

obese

having an excess of body fat

body image

the way in which you see your body

eating disorders

extreme, harmful eating behaviors that can cause serious illness or even death

anorexia nervosa

an eating disorder in which an irrational fear of weight gain leads people to starve themselves

bulimia nervosa

an eating disorder that involves cycles of overeating and purging

binge eating disorder

an eating disorder in which people overeat compulsively

nicotine

the drug found in tobacco leaves

addictive drug

a substance that causes physiological or psychological dependence

stimulant

a drug that increases the action of the central nervous system, heart, and other organs

carcinogen

a cancer-causing substance

tar

a thick, sticky, dark fluid produced when tobacco burns

carbon monoxide

a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas

smokeless tobacco

tobacco that is sniffed, held in the mouth, or chewed and does not produce smoke

leukoplakia

thickened, white leathery-looking spots on the inside of the mouth that can develop into oral cancer

nicotine withdrawal

the process that occurs in the body when nicotine is no longer used

nicotine substitute

a product that delivers small amounts of nicotine into the user’s system while they are trying to quit tobacco

tobacco cessation program

a course that provides information and help to people who want to quit using tobacco

environmental tobacco smoke

air that has been contaminated by tobacco smoke

mainstream smoke

the smoke exhaled from the lungs of a smoker

sidestream smoke

the smoke from the burning end of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar

ethanol

the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages

depressant

a drug that slows the CNS

intoxication

the state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance, and the person’s physical and mental control is significantly reduced

binge drinking

drinking 5 or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting

alcohol poisoning

a severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose

alcoholism

a disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on alcoholic drinks

psychological dependence

a condition in which a person believes that a drug is needed in order to feel good or function normally

physiological dependence

a condition in which the user has a chemical need for a drug

alcohol abuse

the excessive use of alcohol

blood alcohol concentration (BAC)

the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood

alcoholic

a person who is physically or psychologically dependent on alcohol

recovery

the process of learning to live an alcohol-free life

sobriety

living without alcohol

conflict

any disagreement, struggle, or fight

interpersonal conflicts

conflicts between people or groups of people

negotiation

the use of communication and, in many cases, compromise to settle a disagreement

confidentiality

respecting the privacy of both parties and keeping details secret

violence

the threatened or actual use of physical force or power to harm another person or to damage property

assault

an unlawful physical attack or threat of attack

random violence

violence committed for no particular reason

sexual violence

any form of unwelcome sexual contact directed at an individual

rape

any form of sexual intercourse that takes place against a person’s will

dating violence

a form of violence where a person uses violence in a dating relationship to control their partner

physical abuse

a pattern of intentionally causing bodily harm or injury to another person

emotional abuse

a pattern of attacking another person’s emotional development and sense of worth

sexual abuse

a pattern of sexual contact that is forced upon a person against their will

stalking

repeatedly following, harassing, or threatening an individual