Health Exam Terms 9th

Aggressive

Overly forceful, pushy, or hostile

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 sense of well-being or total health 

Chronic Disease

An ongoing condition or illness 

Heredity

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

Environment

The sum of your surroundings 

Peers

People of the sum age who share similar interests 

Culture

The collective belief, custom, and behavior of a group 

Media

Various methods for communicating information 

Technology

Radio, television, and the internet 

Risk Behaviors

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

Cumulative Risks

Related risks that increase in effect with each added risk 

Prevention

Taking steps to keep something from happening or getting worse 

Abstinence

A deliberate decision to avoid high – risk behaviors, including sexual activity and the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs 

Lifestyle Factors

The personal habits or behaviors related to the way a person lives 

Health Education

Providing accurate health information and health skills teaching to help people make healthy decisions 

Health People

A nationwide health promotion and disease prevention plan designed to serve as a guide for improving the health of all people in the United States 

Health Disparities

Difference in health outcomes among groups 

Health Literacy

A person’s capacity to learn about and understand basic health information and services and to use these resources to promote one’s health and wellness 

Relationship

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A bond or connection you have with other people 

Friendship

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

Citizenship

The way you conduct yourself as a member of the community 

Role

The parts you play in your relationship 

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 or judgement of a particular group of people 

Stereotype

Exaggerated or over simplified belief about people who belong to a certain group 

Tolerance

The ability to accept other’s differences 

Bullying

Deliberately harming or threatening another person who cannot easily defend themself 

Hazing

Making others perform certain tasks in order to join the group 

Passive

Unwilling or unable to express thoughts and feelings in a direct or firm manner

Assertive

Expressing your views clearly and respectfully 

“I” message

A statement that focuses on your feelings rather than on someone else’s behavior 

Active listening

Paying close attention to what someone is saying and communicating 

Body language

Nonverbal communication through gestures facial expressions, behaviors, and posture 

Mental/Emotional Heath

The ability to accept yourself and others, express and manage emotions, and deal with the demands and challenges you meet in your life

Resilient

The ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment, difficulty, or crisis 

Self-Esteem

How much you value, respect, and feel confident about yourself 

Competence

Having enough skills to do something  

Hierarchy of Needs

A ranked list of those needs essential to human growth and development, presented in ascending order, starting with basic needs and building towards the need for reaching your highest potential 

Self-Actualization

To strive to become the best you can be

Personal Identity

Your sense of yourself as a unique individual 

Role Model

Someone whose success or behavior serves as an example for you 

Personality

A complex set of characteristics that make you unique 

Character

The distinctive qualities that describe how a person thinks, feels, and behaves 

Integrity

A firm observance of core ethical values 

Constructive Criticism

Nonhostile comments that point out problems and encourage improvement 

Emotions

Signals that tell your mind and body how to react

Hormones

Chemicals produced by your glands that regulate the activity of different body cells 

Hostility

The intentional use of unfriendly or offensive behavior

Empathy

The ability to imagine and understand how someone else feels 

Defense Mechanisms

Mental processes that protect individuals from strong or stressful emotions and situations 

Conflict

Any disagreement, struggle, or fight 

Interpersonal Conflicts

Conflict between people or groups of people 

Escalate

Become more serious

Negotiation

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

Mediation

Bringing in a neutral third party to help others resolve their conflict peacefully 

Confidentiality

Respecting the privacy of both parties and keeping details secret 

Peer mediation

Process in which specially trained students resolve conflict personally

Violence

The threatened or actual use of physical force or power to harm another person and 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 

Sexual assault

Any intentional sexual attack against another person

Rape

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

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

Verbal abuse

The use of words to mistreat or injure another person

Sexual abuse

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

Stalking

Repeatedly following, harassing, or threatening an individual

Date Rape

One person in a dating relationship forces the other person to take part in sexual intercourse 

Nutrition

The process by which your body takes in and uses food

Nutrients

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

Calorie

A unit of heat used to measure the energy your body use and the energy it receives from food  

Hunger

The natural physical drive to eat, prompted by the body’s need for food

Appetite

The psychological desire for food

Carbohydrates

Starches and sugars found in foods which provide you 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 tissue

Cholesterol

A waxy, flexible substance 

Vitamins

Compounds found in food that helps regulate many body processes

Minerals

Elements found in food that are used by the body

Osteoporosis

A condition in which the bones become fragile and break easy 

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

A set of recommendations about smart eating and physical activity for all Americans 

MyPlate

An interactive guide to healthful eating and active living

Nutrient-Dense

A high ratio of nutrients to calories 

Food Additives

Substances added to a food to produce a desired effect

Foodborne Illness

Food poisoning

Pasteurization

Treating a substance with heat to kill or slow growth of pathogens

Cross-Contamination

The spreading of pathogens from food to another

Food Allergy

A condition in which the body’s immune system reacts to substances in some foods 

Food Intolerance

A negative reaction to food that does not involve the immune system 

Metabolism

The processes by which the body breaks down substance and gets energy from food 

Body Mass Index (BMI)

A measure of body weight relative to height 

Overweight

Heavier than the standard weight range of your height 

Obese

Having excess body fat 

Underweight

Below the standard weight range for your height 

Body Image

The way you see your body 

Fad Diets

Weight-loss plans that tend to be popular for only a shorty time