Texas Tech Health Final

the definition of health is only linked with emotional well being

false

keeping your health triangle in balance will help you function at your highest level

true

of all the factors that determine health, heredity is the most important

false

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

health

an overall state of well-being, or total health

wellness

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

Healthy People 2010

name the four tools an individual needs to become health-literate

critically thinking and problem solving, a responsible, productive citizen, a self directed learner, and an effective communicator

one of the traits of health-literate individuals is having effective communication skills

true

steps to the decision-making model

1- state the situation
2- list the options
3- weigh the possible outcomes using HELP (Healthful, Ethical, Legal, Parental approval)
4- consider values
5- make a decision and act on it
6- evaluate the decision

people use \____ to manage the body's reactions to every demand

stress management

a person with high standards usually exhibits good \_____

character

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

values

a goal that you plan to reach over an extended period of time is known as a/an \_____ goal

long-term

"I" messages are a form of \_____

interpersonal communication

a/an \_____ \_____ is a multi-step strategy for identifying and achieving your goals

action plan

tricking consumers into buying defective or useless products is fraud

true

a clinic is a facility that provides care for people who are terminally ill

false

one way to advocate for public health is by wearing a helmet when biking

true

in a conventional insurance plan, the insured person pays for a doctor visit and is then reimbursed by the insurance company for the entire cost of the visit

false

getting a second opinion from another health care provider for any major health concern can help ensure that you are getting the best medical care possible

true

if a product has a warranty, that means you can always return it for a full refund if you decide you don't like it

false

state health departments work to protect health at the national level

false

a doctor should know your medical history to provide the best possible care

true

important information on product labels includes directions for use, precautions and warnings, and the amount in the container

true

local health departments oversee water and sewage systems, waste disposal, and the sanitation of restaurants

true

a \______ lifestyle can lead to unhealthful weight gain

sedentary

\_____ exercise strengthens the heart and increases lung capacity

aerobic

each activity should include a \_____, a \_____, and a \______

warm-up; workout; cool-down

eating nutritious foods, \____, and getting plenty of rest are all important for becoming physically fit

drinking plenty of fluids

minor injuries from activities can include muscle cramps, strains, and \____

sprains

regular activity provides lifelong benefits to ...

physical and social health

one of the five areas of health-related fitness that affect overall health is ....

body composition

working the body harder than it is normally worked is called ....

overload

when participating in activities, risks to safety can be reduced by ....

using proper equipment

weather-related risks while engaging in physical activities may include ...

heatstroke

eating habits and food choices are affected by hunger and ...

appetite

the form of carbohydrate that helps move waste through the digestive system is known as ...

fiber

a waxy substance produced by the body and found in the blood is ...

cholesterol

food-borne illness can be caused by food contaminated with ...

bacteria and waste

six groups of nutrients

water, vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, fats

drinking fluids is important during physical activity to avoid \____ and heatstroke

dehydration

people who follow fad diets may experience a repeated pattern of weight loss and gain known as \____

weight cycling

eating disorders can be caused by a number of mental, emotional, and \_____ factors

genetic

factors that influence appropriate weight including gender, age, height, body frame, \____, and activity level

metabolic rate

\____ is a measure used to determine whether your weight is within a healthy range

body mass index

consuming more calories than the body burns leads to weight \____

gain

\____ is a disorder in which some form of purging or clearing of the digestive tract follows cycles of overeating

bulimia

\____ \_____ is a disorder in which an irrational fear of becoming obese results in severe weight loss from self-imposed starvation

anorexia nervosa

the use of \____ \____ can cause dangerous side effects

anabolic steroids

\____ eat mostly or only foods that come from plant sources

vegetarians

reverting to behaviors more characteristic of an earlier stage of development rather than dealing with conflict in a mature manner

regression

involuntary pushing of unpleasant feelings out of conscious thought

repression

seeing someone else as perfect, ideal, or more worthy than everyone else

idealization

the ability to imagine and understand how someone else feels

empathy

making excuses to explain a situation or behavior rather than directly taking responsibility for it

observing and learning from the behaviors of those around you

modeling

conscious, intentional pushing of unpleasantness from one's mind

suppression

signals that tell your mind and body how to react

emotion

a chemical secreted by your glands that regulates the activities of different body cells

hormone

attributing your own feelings or faults to another person or group

projection

the building blocks of development that help people become responsible, caring adults

development assets

unconscious lack of acknowledgement of something that is obvious to others

denial

nonhostile comments that point out problems and encourage improvement

constructive criticism

making up for weaknesses and mistakes through gift-giving, hard work, or extreme efforts

compensation

reaction of the body and mind to every day challenges and demands

stress

the physical or mental demands that cause stress are called \____

stressors

short term and typically a response of stress and apprehension of the future

anxiety

long term and causes a mixture of symptoms including fatigue and lack of interest

depression

true or false: the body responds to stress in a series of stages, such as alarm, coping, and exhaustion

false

three places teens can seek help if they are depressed or having feelings of anxiety

parents, friends, counselors. physical activity, interaction with people

real or imagined fears are associated with

anxiety disorders

which of the following is not a type of anxiety disorder?

a. bipolar disorder
b. phobia
c. obsessive/compulsive disorder
d. post-traumatic stress disorder

a. bipolar disorder

clinical depression is a type of

mood disorder

a mental illness in which a person thinks and behaves in ways that make it hard to get along with other people is a/an

personality disorder

children and adolescents who act out their impulses toward others in destructive ways may have

a conduct disorder

a condition that may develop after exposure to a terrifying event is a/an

post-traumatic stress disorder

the strongest relationship bonds are with

family

when you baby-sit, your role is a/an

employee

the greatest influence on your relationships with others is your

character

which is NOT one of the "three c's" of healthy relationships

a. consideration
b. compromise
c. communication
d. cooperation

a. consideration

doing your share to make your school and community safe is

citizenship

the basic unit of society

family

why is the family considered the basic unit of society

the health of society is directly related to the health of the family

family members outside the nuclear family; grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc

extended family

three traits of a healthy family

demonstrating care and love, trust, honesty, responsibility, and spending time together

three main forms of abuse

emotional, physical, sexual

being talked into volunteering in a homeless shelter is an example of \____ \____ \____

positive peer pressure

a person who flatters another person to get what he or she wants is using \____

manipulation

it is important to use \_____ skills when dealing with high-pressure situations

refusal

people who are \____ stand their own ground and remain true to who they are

assertive

\____ gives people chances to interact with and feel comfortable with the opposite gender

dating

an important decision facing teens that begin dating is to remain \_____

abstinent

one way to avoid risk behaviors is to \____ \____

plan ahead

when you protect yourself by clearly stating your intentions and displaying confidence, you are being \____

assertive

rape, sexual harassment, and sexual assault are all forms of \____

sexual violence

\____ is an unlawful attack on a person with the intent to harm or kill.

assault

making direct eye contact or walking with deliberate and confident stride are examples of \____

body language

the process in which trained students help other students find fair ways of resolving conflict and settling difference is known as \_____

peer mediation

physical or mental strategies used to protect oneself form harm are forms of \_____

self-defense

if a person is killed during an assault, the crime is known as \_____

homicide