Test Review 2.27.26 Flashcards
What is “Health?”
the combination of physical, mental, and social well being
What is “Wellness?”
an overall state of well-being or total health
What are the four aspects of Physical Health?
a. Diet
b. Exercise
c. Stress
d. Heart Disease
What are the three aspects of Mental Health?
a. Self-esteem
b. Flexibility in situations
c. Stress management
What are the two aspects of Social Health?
a. Relationships
b. Family, friends, others
What is “Heredity?”
all traits that are passed on biologically from parent to child
What is a “Physical Environment?”
In order to be healthy, you need a healthy physical environment or surroundings
What is a “Social Environment?”
The people around you can influence your health
What is “Culture?”
Includes food preferences, attitudes, and manners
What is “Quality of Life?”
Refers to how satisfying and rewarding your life has become
What was the average life span in 1900?
47 years
What was the average life span in 1995?
77 years
What were the top causes of death (passed from one person to another) in 1900?
- Pneumonia influenza
- TB
- Disease of stomach intestines
- Heart disease
What were the top causes of death (influenced by lifestyle) in 1995?
- Heart disease
- Cancer
- Stroke
- Accidents
When you move towards the right on The Illness Wellness Continuum you increase in
Wellness
Increase in Good Behaviors
When you move towards the left on The Illness Wellness Continuum you increase in
Illness
Increase in Risk Behaviors
When you are in the center of The Illness Wellness Continuum you
are neither ill or well
When you are in the center of The Illness Wellness Continuum it’s called
The Neutral Point
What are the three leading causes of death for teens?
- Accidents
- Suicide
- Homicide
What do the three top causes of death in teens have in common?
All have an alcohol and drug relationship
What are the six steps in decision making?
- Define the problem
- Explore alternatives
- Consider consequences
- Identify your values (is it right or wrong?)
- Act on the decision
- Evaluate the results
Define “Cardiovascular Endurance”
Heart delivers nutrients or oxygen to the rest of the body
Define “Muscular Endurance”
ability of muscles to apply force over a period of time.
Ex. Doing an exercise for as many reps as you can
Define “Muscular Strength”
ability of muscles to exert or resist force.
Ex. Doing an exercise for a one rep max
