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Wellness (Chapter1)
vocabulary from chapter 1
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Health Care
9th Grade
01/29/2013

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Health
Definition
the combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being
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wellness
Definition
an overall state of well-being, or total health
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health continuum
Definition
the sliding scale with many degrees of health and wellness
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lifestyle factors
Definition
identified habits that affect people's overall health, happiness, and longevity
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longevity
Definition
how long a person lives
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health education
Definition
the providing of accurate health information to help people make healthy choices
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health literacy
Definition
refers to a person's capacity to learn about and understand basic health information and services and use these resources to promote his or her health and wellness
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4 parts of health literacy
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critical thinker and problem solver, responsible /productive citizen, self-directed learner, and effective communicator
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heredity
Definition
all the traits that were biologically passed on to you from your parents
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health dimensions
Definition
three elements of health that are interconnected. Parts are physical, mental/emotional, and social
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physical health
Definition
how well your body is functioning
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mental/emotional health
Definition
your feelings about yourself, how well you meet the demands of daily living, and your ability to process information
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social health
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the way you get along with others, your ability to make and keep friends, showing respect and care for your self and others.
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influences on your health
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heredity, environment, attitude, behavior, media, and technology
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environment
Definition
sum of your surroundings;physical, social, and culture
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peers
Definition
people of the same age who share similar interests
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culture
Definition
collective beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group
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media
Definition
various methods of communicationg information(radio, TV, film, newspaper, magazines, books, and internet
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life expectancy
Definition
length of time a person is expected to live
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cumulative risks
Definition
related risks that increase in effect with each added risk
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abstinence
Definition
avoiding harmful or risky behaviors
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paradigm
Definition
Your world view
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Autonomy
Definition
working towards independence or breaking away from parents
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perception
Definition
a way of regarding, understanding, or interpreting something; a mental impression that can be positive or negative
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Dynamic
Definition
movement, not sedentary
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chronic
Definition
disease 3 months or longer
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well-being
Definition
A person's ability to function positively and overall satisfaction that life's present conditions are good
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optimal health
Definition
State of excellent health and wellness including all of the dimensions of health
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quality of life
Definition
The extent to which a person experiences a healthy, happy, and fulfilling life.
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illness
Definition
Poor overall state of health in which a person cannot function normally
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Risk Factors
Definition
aspects of people's lives that increase the chance of disease, injury, or illness
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protective factors
Definition
Aspects of people's lives that reduce the risk and increase the chance of optimal health
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life span
Definition
the actual number of years a person lives
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pollution
Definition
presence of waste in the environment
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homelessness
Definition
state of being without regular, consistent housing
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deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
Definition
Chemical that carries genetic information; found in chromosomes
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geography
Definition
land features and any bodies
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environment
Definition
Circumstances, objects, or conditions that surround a person in everyday life
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media
Definition
in persona and online channels, social media, TV, streaming, movies, and books
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genes
Definition
DNA segments that contain the blueprint for the function of a person's cells
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pollution
Definition
presence of waste in the environment
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Melatonin
Definition
is a hormone made in the body and it regulates night and day cycles or sleep-wake cycles
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