Health and Well-Being Vocabulary

These flashcards cover key terminology related to health and well-being, incorporating vocabulary terms and their definitions from the lecture.

BMI (Body Mass Index)

A measure of body fat based on height and weight.

Chronic Stress

A prolonged and constant feeling of stress that can negatively affect health.

Food Pyramid

A graphic representation of a balanced diet that illustrates the optimal number of servings to be eaten each day.

Longevity

Long duration of life, a measure of how long a person lives.

Sedentary Lifestyle

A type of lifestyle with little or no physical activity.

Sleep Hygiene

Practices that are conducive to sleeping well on a regular basis.

Preventive Measures

Actions taken to reduce the chance of getting a disease or health problem.

Well-Balanced Diet

A diet that contains the proper proportions of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals.

Mental Well-Being

A positive state of mind characterized by emotional and psychological well-being.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Cardiovascular Disease

A group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels.

Alzheimer's Disease

A progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions.

Parkinson's Disease

A progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement.

Depression

A mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.

Insomnia

Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, even when a person has the chance to do so.

Immunity to Infection

The ability of the body to resist infections through immune responses.