Health Chapter 1 Study Guide

Health

a combination of physical, mental/emotional and social well being

Wellness

an overall state of well being or total health

Prevention

practicing health and safety habits to remain free of disease and injury

Health education

providing of accurate health information to help people make healthy choices

Healthy people 2010

nationwide health promotion and disease prevention plan designed to serve as guide for improving the health of all people in the US

Health literate

a person's capacity to learn about and understand basic health information and services and to use these resources to promote their health and wellness

Environment

sum of your total surroundings (including your family and friends, your neighborhood, your school, your job, etc.)

Peers

people of the same age who share similar interests

Culture

Collective beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group

Attitude

The way you view situations

Behavior

The way you choose to act within your environment and with your inherited abilities

Media

Various methods of communicating information

Risk behaviors

Actions that could potentially threaten your health or the health of others

Cumulative risks

Related risks that increase in effect with each added risk

Abstinence

Avoiding harmful behaviors

Lifestyle factors

Get 8-10 hours of sleep a night, Start each day with a healthy breakfast, Eat a variety of nutritious foods each day, Be physically active for at least 30 mins most days of the week, Maintain a healthy weight, Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, Abstain from sexual activity before marriage, Manage stress, Maintain positive relationships, Practicing safe behaviors to prevent injuries

Values

Beliefs and standards of conduct that you find important

Protective factors

Parents, teachers, and others around you that can help you become a successful adult

Role Models

Peers or others that a person looks up to that inspire you to work harder, look forward to the future, and choose healthful behaviors

Heredity

all traits that are biologically passed on to you from your parents

Benefits of lifestyle factors

Get 8-10 hours of sleep a night allows your body to repair itself, gives you time to relax, improves attitude and mood; Start each day with a healthy breakfast gives your body the energy it needs to learn effectively, provides clarity when thinking, provides energy to properly interact with friends, family, and others; Eat a variety of nutritious foods each day lowers risk for certain cancers, allows for proper development, gives your body all the nutrients it needs to function properly; Be physically active for at least 30 minutes most days of the week strengthens body, promotes controlled breathing, improves speed and agility; Maintain a healthy weight lowers the risk of heart disease, improves self-confidence, improves image others see of you; Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs prevents several respiratory diseases, prevents overdosing, allow you to find healthier and more effective alternatives to manage stress; Abstain from sexual activity before marriage prevents objectification, allows you and your partner to feel more connected, promotes commitment; Manage stress allows you to leave your comfort zone, allows you to focus your attention on the present moment, calms and relaxes you; Maintain positive relationships increasing the chances of keeping your friends, have someone you trust to talk to, prevents loneliness; Practicing safe behaviors to prevent injuries lowers the chance of traumatic experiences, reduces worrying about potential injuries, reduces severity of injury

Relationship between physical, mental and social health

The three elements of health are interconnected like the sides of a triangle.

Health Literate Individual

A critical thinker and problem solver

Responsible Citizen

People who get things done efficiently and correctly

Self-Directed Learner

An individual who takes initiative in their own learning

Effective Communicator

Learning how to get your point across to prevent disagreements and miscommunication

Optimist vs Pessimist

Optimists see the positive in situations and pessimists see the negative in situations. Optimists usually have better health and live longer.

Media Influences on Health

Media plays a powerful role in shaping public opinion, but not all health messages and sources are reliable.

Unreasonable vs Reasonable Risk

Examples of risks that can be classified as unreasonable or reasonable.

Positive Effects of Technology

Better communication, better medical diagnosis, more comfort, better quality of life.

Negative Effects of Technology

Pollution, cyberbullying, identity theft, weapons of mass destruction.

Examples of Cumulative Risks

Drinking, drugs, lying, speeding, not wearing your seatbelt, and eating unhealthy foods.

Ripple Effect

Metaphor for how your actions and behaviors not only affect yourself but others around you.

Effect of Role Models on Behavior

Peers or others that a person looks up to that inspire you to work harder, look forward to the future, and choose healthful behaviors.

Influences on Values

Who/what influences our values; effect of values on behavior.