Health, Chapter One Vocab

Health

Combination of mental/motional, social, and physical well being.

Spiritual Health

Sense of meaning and purpose.

Wellness

Overall state of well- being/ total health.

Chronic disease

illness/ condition that persists. Ex. Heart disease, cancer, or obesity

Heredity

Traits that are biologically passed down from parents.

Environment

Surroundings

Peers

People the same age who share similar interests.

Culture

Beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group.

Media

Methods of communicating information.

Technology

Electronics and innovations

risk behavior

actions that can threaten either your health or other peoples health

prevention

taking action to stop something from happening or getting worse

abstinence

avoiding behaviors