Intro to Health (HS) Flashcards
(17 cards)
What are the three parts of the health triangle?
Physical, Social, and Mental/Emotional
What happens if we forget about one part of our health triangle?
The health of all the parts of the triangle will eventually suffer.
What is the Health Continuum?
The idea that health changes continuously based on factors within and outside control
What is heredity?
Biologically passed down traits
Can affect your life, both positively and negatively
Is something you have no control over negatively.
What are 3 types of environment?
Physical
Social
cultural
What are two internal influences of health
behavior and attitude
Give an example of Risk Behavior
Anything that can affect your health negatively
Smoking, drinking alcohol, not wearing a seat belt
What are the most trusted sources of online information?
.gov and .edu websites
What is Cumulative Risk?
The idea that related risks increase in effect with each added risk.
Three ways to avoid health risks
prevention
abstinence
practicing positive health behaviors
What are Health Skills?
Health Skills Specific tools and strategies to maintain, protect, and improve all aspects of health
Steps in the DECIDE Model
State the situation
List the options
weigh the pros and cons
consider values
make a decision and act on it
evaluate your decisions
Parts of the H.E.L.P. Strategy
Is It:
Healthy
Ethical
Legal
Parent-Approved
SMART Goal Criteria
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Timely
Short and Long Term Goals
Goals that can be used, together or separately, to accomplish things in life
Comparison Shopping Considerations
Cost and Quality
Features
Warranty
Safety
Recommendations
What is malpractice?
Failure of a health professional to meet accepted standards of practice
