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Well-Being
A person’s ability to function positively and overall satisfaction that life’s present conditions are good
Mental Health
Dimension of health that describes how a person observes and interprets information to make decisions, solve problems, and examine situations
Decision-Making Process
What are the steps for making a healthy decision?
Illness
Poor overall state of health in which a person cannot function normally.
Conflict Resolution
Strategies for working through a disagreement or argument in positive, productive ways
Pseudoscience
Theories and health claims that are described as science-based, when they are not
Refusal Skills
Set of skills designed to help someone avoid participating in unhealthy behaviors
COVID-19, Flu
List 2 communicable diseases
Evaluate the consequences
When making healthy decisions, you must ____ before you identify the best alternative
Being passive and aggressive
Which of the following does not help identify the cause of a conflict?
Self-Acualization
Feeling of reaching one’s full potential through creativity, independence, spontaneity, and a grasp of the real world
Defense Mechanism
Mental processes used to avoid conscious conflict, feelings, or thoughts
Growth Mindset
Belief that a person’s most basic abilities and feelings can be changed through hard work and dedication
Toxic Stress
Stress caused by repeated, long-lasting exposure to severe stressors, such as neglect and abuse, violence, or loss of a loved one
Eustress
Positive stress that encourages growth and motivation
Immune System
Body system consisting of organs, tissues, and cells that defend against infection
Nervous System
Body system that consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves that trade information throughout the body
Digestive System
Body system consists of organs that take food, pass nutrients from these sources into the bloodstream, and then expel waste out of the body
Endocrine System
Body system that consists of glands, which secrete hormones to regulate body processes
Self-Acualization
According to Abraham Maslow, which of the following needs must be met, before people are better able to meet other needs?
Everything About You!
What is in your field of control?
ADHD
Which mental illness is characterized by difficulty paying attention, overly active behavior, and impulsiveness?
Narcissistic
People with ____ personality disorder have an exaggerated sense of their own importance, have a deep need for excessive attention, and show a lack of empathy for others.
Running a marathon, competition
Examples of eustress
Hormones
Epinephrine, norepinephrine, and cortisol are the stress ____, which help coordinate the fight-or-flight response
Resistance
During the ____response, the body gradually returns to its resting state and hormone levels return to normal.
Losing interest in activities
Risk factors for suicide attempts
Give your time to people in need
What are healthy strategies for increasing happiness?
Carbohydrates
Nutrients that are the major source of energy for the body; can be found in fruits, vegetables, and grains
Minerals
Inorganic nutrients absorbed from plants, water, and animal food sources
Proteins
Nutrient the body uses to build and maintain cells and tissues; provides energy; may also act as hormones or enzymes
Fats
Nutrients that are made up of lipids that provide a valuable source of energy for muscles and help in absorption of and transport of vitamins and minerals
Calories
Units of energy in food and beverages
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Tool used to measure healthiness; weight/height 2 x 703.
Body Composition
Ratio of fat, bone, muscle, and water that makes up the body
Malnutrition
Form of poor nutrition in which a person does not get or properly absorb the recommended amounts of essential nutrients
Stored by the body
Fat-soluble vitamins
Grains
Complex carbohydrates are found in…
Broccoli, apples, carrots, peppers
What are examples of nutrient-dense food?
Family, friends, where you live, how you were raised
Factors that can influence food choices are:
Weight gain
What will happen if you consume more calories than you burn off?
Exercising and taking in less calories than you burn off
The best weight loss / weight management strategy involves…
Draw and Label the MyPlate.gov diagram (5 food groups)
Fruit, vegetables, grains, proteins, dairy
Orthorexia
Disordered eating pattern characterized by an obsession with healthy eating
Weight Stigma
Flawed belief that having a thinner body or lower body weight is always better
Body Image
Subjective mental picture of one’s own body; established on self-observation and the reaction of others
Still developing
Examples of a realistic teenage male body?
Acid Reflux
____ is a condition in which a mixture of digested food and stomach acid moves up the lower esophagus, resulting in discomfort in the chest
Heat Stroke
The worst heat related health condition is known as…
Bus driver, video gamer
Examples of sedentary activities
Hold your stretch for 10-30 seconds
What helps when stretching your muscles?
Drink 8 oz. of water every 15 minutes
What can help you stay safe while being active / exercising in high heat & humidity?
Physical Fitness
Body’s ability to perform daily activities and meet unexpected demands with energy to spare
Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Ability of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems to deliver oxygen and nutrients to muscles and cells
Aerobic
Using oxygen to break down energy for use in the muscles
Physical Activity
Any action in which the body uses energy
Anaerobic
Powering the body without the use of oxygen
Fracture
An injury to a bone
Sprain
An injury to a ligament
Strain
An injury to a tendon or muscle
Concussion
An injury to the brain
Dislocation
A condition in which bones are moved out of their normal position
60 minutes
According to Physical activity Guidelines for Americans, how much moderate-to-vigorous physical activity should children and teens age 6-17 get EVERY DAY?
Cardiovascular Disease
What is the leading cause of death in the United States?
Nicotine
Tobacco is a plant that has leaves that contain the chemical _____, a toxic substance that gives tobacco products their addictive qualities.
Aerosol
Vaping devices release _____ into the air, or a suspension of fine particles or droplets in the air, like dust, smoke, or spray, which can then land on surfaces
Carcinogens
Tobacco smoke contains more than 70 cancer-causing substances called…
All of them
In the United States, how many states prohibit people under the age of 21 to buy or use tobacco?
Ethanol
The active ingredient in alcohol is _____, it is temporarily poisoning the bloodstream of someone who consumes it.
0.6
One serving of alcohol contains _____ ounces of pure alcohol
Binge Drinking
Consuming 4 or more drinks on the same occasion in a short amount of time, and can cause serious health consequences is called
Binge, Social, Heavy
What are the “Patterns of Alcohol Consumption” and which one is illegal?
Cirrhosis
Buildup of scar tissue in the liver
Detoxification
Process that allows the body to clear itself of all alcohol and drugs
BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration)
Percentage of alcohol in a person’s blood
Inhibition
Psychological restraint that keeps people from acting in dangerous ways
Depressant
Substance that slows down the central nervous system, including the brain
Stimulants
Substances that cause the brain to release adrenaline,increasing energy, alertness, and attention
Drugs
Substances that cause physical or psychological changes in the body; may have medical or nonmedical purposes
Hallucinogen
Drugs that change a person’s perception of reality; can cause hallucinations, affect mood, and alter a person’s sense of time
Inhalants
Chemicals that people breathe to experience some type of high; often take the form of household substances
Inhaled
There are several methods to take medications, which method of delivery is the fastest to absorb medication into the bloodstream?
Antibiotic
Which type of prescription medication should you take if you have a bacterial infection?
15-24
What age group has the highest rates of STIs?
Needles, unprotected sex
What are the ways that can transmit HIV?
Anal cancer, cervical cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, genital warts
Human papillomavirus can cause ____
Abstinence
The only behavior that is 100% effective in preventing all STIs is
STIs (Sexually-Transmitted Infections)
Communicable diseases that spread from one person to another during sexual activity
AIDS
Health condition in which the body can no longer fight infections and disease; caused by progression of HIV:
Chlamydia
Bacterial STI with few or no symptoms, can cause pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility in the female reproductive system
Asymptomatic
Showing few or no signs or symptoms of infection or disease
Condom
Device that acts as a barrier against pathogens during sexual activity; also acts as a barrier method of contraception
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