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Semester 1 Lifetime Wellness Exam Review
study? CHS
41
Health Care
9th Grade
12/14/2010

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integrity
Definition
firm observance of core ethical values
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personality
Definition
complex set of characteristics that make and individual unique
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adjustment disorder
Definition
reaction to a specific life event such as a loss
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denial
Definition
stage of grief that protects a person from overwhelming emotions
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obsessive compulsive disorder
Definition
disorder characterized by unwanted thoughts and uncontrollable behaviors
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pasteurization
Definition
process that kills or slows the growth of pathogens
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cross-contamination
Definition
spreading of pathogens from one food to another.
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body image
Definition
the way you see your body
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performance enhancers
Definition
substances that boost athletic ability
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physical fitness
Definition
the ability to carry our daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands
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cyberbullying
Definition
cruel or hurtful online contact
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defensive driving
Definition
being aware of potential hazards on the road and taking action to avoid them
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universal precautions
Definition
steps steps taken to prevent the spread of disease when providing first aid
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chain of survival
Definition
sequence of actions that maximize an unresposive victim's chances of survival
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precycling
Definition
reducing waste before it is generated
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horomones
Definition
chemicals produced by glands that regulate the activities of different body cells
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hostility
Definition
intentional use of unfriendly or offensive behavior
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false alarm
Definition
the stage of stress when the mind and body go on high alert
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chronic stress
Definition
associated with long-term problems beyond one's control
(type of stress)
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what are expressions of deep distress?
Definition
suicidal actions and thoughts
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hunger
Definition
natural physical drive to eat when the body needs food
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protiens
Definition
the nutrients needed to build and maintain cells and tissues
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Body mass index
Definition
body weight relative to height
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flexibility
Definition
the ability to move your body parts through their full range of motion
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cool-down
Definition
an exercise session has three stages: warm up, workout and _____.
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self-defense
Definition
any strategy for protecting yourself from harm
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smoke detector
Definition
produces a beeping noise in presence of smoke
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warning
Definition
a weather ________ means that severe weather has already been observed
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fee for service
Definition
the type of health insurance that requires a deductible
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carbon dioxide
Definition
the major gas produced by humans that causes global warming
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taking a cooking class to learn a new skill is a way to increase ______
Definition
competence
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example of negative stress
Definition
constant worry about a problem that makes you feel irritable
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If a friend has lost a loved one but is still showing no emotions about the loss, the friend probably ___________.
Definition
is in the first stage of the grieving process
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feeling remorse about a serious loss is a sign that a person____________.
Definition
is still working thorough the stages of grief
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eating disorders can effect who?
Definition
boys and girls
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why is treating depression lower the odds of suicide?
Definition
untreated depression can lead to suicide
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ongoing dialouge between a patient and a mental health professional is a treatment known as ____________.
Definition
psychotherapy
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if you have been diagnosed with high cholestral, you should develop an eating plan that ____________.
Definition
reduces saturated and trans fats
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what should you do to improve muscular strength?
Definition
isotonic excercises
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what is an example NOT using public health?
Definition
visiting a doctor
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what is one way to help reduce air pollution?
Definition
wash clothes in cold water instead of hot
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