a physiological or psycological dependence on a drug
Addiction
the use or sale of any substance that is illegal of otherwise not permitted
Illicit Drug Use
a strong, sometimes fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug
Overdose
a condition in which a person believes that a drug is needed in order to feel good or to function normally.
Psycological dependence
any unnecessary or improper use of chemical substances for nonmedical purposes.
Substance abuse
a deliberate decision to avoid harmful behaviors, including sexual activity before marriage, and the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.
Abstinence
a disease in which the immune system of the patient is weakened.
AIDS
the liquids in your body
Body fluids
a network of cells, tissues, organs and chemicals that fights pathogens.
Immune System
an infection that occurs in an individual who doesn't have a healthy immune system.
Opportunistic infection
a desire, rather than a need, to eat.
Appetite
units of heat that measure the energy used by the body and the energy that foods supply to the body.
Calories
a natural physical drive that protects you from starvation.
Hunger
substances in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy.
Nutrients
the process by which the body takes in and uses food.
nutrition
persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
chronic
the reason(s) one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.
motivation
the act of becoming aware through the senses.
perception
a physical reaction that results from stress rather than from an injury or illness.
psychosomatic response
overly forceful, pushy, hostile, or otherwise attacking in their approach.
aggressive
persistently annoying others
harassment
an indirect, dishonest way to control or influence others
manipulation
a tendency to give up, give in, or back down without standing up for your rights and needs
passive
the influence that people your age may have on you
peer pressure
pain relievers
analgesics
substances other than food that change the structure or function of the body or mind.
drugs
drugs that are used to treat or prevent diseases or other conditions
medicines
reactions to medicine other than the one intended.
side effects
a preparation of dead or weakened pathogens that are introduced into the body to stimulate and immune response.
vaccine
a written or spoken media message designed to interest consumers in purchasing a product or service.
advertising
a method of judging the benefits of different products by comparing several factors, such as quality,features,and cost
comparison-shopping
anyone who purchases or uses health products or services
health consumer
the various methods of communicating information.
media
using the Internet to buy products and services
online shopping
a company's or a store's written agreement to repair a product or refund your money should the product not function properly.
warranty
Food And Drug Administration-secures the safety of food and cosmetics
FDA
the ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what is important that help guide the way you live.
values
sale of worthless products or services claimed to prevent diseases or cure other health problems
health fraud
the ratio of body fat to lean body tissue, including muscle, bone, water, and connective tissue such as ligaments, cartilage and tendons.
body composition
observing and learning from the behaviors of those around you.
modeling
the way you conduct yourself as a member of the community.
citizenship
communication strategies that can help you say no when you are urged to take part in behaviors that are unsafe, unhealthful, or that go against your values.
refusal skills
a disease that progressively destroys the walls of the alveoli.
emphysema
drinking 5 or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting.
binge drinking
a chronic disease of the liver marked by degeneration of cells, inflammation, and fibrous thickening of tissue.
cirrhosis
List lifestyle factors that promote health.
your friends/peers, your family, genes/hereditary, running (cross country), school sports.
name and describe the 3 elements of health in the health triangle
physical, mental/emotional, social
name and identify the steps of the decision making process
state the situation, list the options, weigh the possible outcomes, consider values, make a decision and act on it, evaluate the decision.
name the 4 factors you should consider when deciding between 2 consumer products.
cost, features, quality, warranty
name and describe 3 eating disorders
anorexia nervosa(fear of being fat, self-impose starvation), bulimia nervosa(throw up after overeating), binge eating disorder(compulsive overeating).
define personality and identify the 2 main influences on personality.
a complex set of characteristics that makes you unique. Hereditary and environment.
define emotions and give examples of several different emotions.
signals that tell your mind and body how to react. Happy, sad, jealous...
What are defense mechanisms? List and describe the different types.
mental processes that protect individuals from strong or stressful emotions and situations. Repression, Supression, Rationalization, Regression, Denial, Compensation, Projection, Idealizaion.
List and describe the 3 stages of your body's stress response.
Alarm (Adrenaline-prepares body to respond), Resistance ("fight or flight"), Fatigue (tired now)
list and give examples of the 5 types of stress.
Biological stressors(illness), Environmental stressors(pollution), Cognitive or thinking stressors(way you percieve a situation and its affects), Personal behavior stressors(negative reaction caused by drugs), Life situation stressors(death/divorce).
list the 3 C's of a healthy relationship
communication, cooperation, compromise
list and describe the 3 communication styles
passive, agressive, assertive
list and describe Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
physical, safety, belonging, feeling recognized, reaching potential.
list examples of a psycosomatic response to stress
headache, asthma, high blood pressure, weakened immune system.
list and describe the different types of nutrients.
carbs(starches and sugars in foods), Fats(type of lipid), minerals(substances that the body can't manufacture but are needed for forming healthy bones, teeth, and for regulating many vital body processes), proteins(nutrients that help build and maintain b
list and describe the different types of friendships
close, casual, platonic
name the factors that influence the short-term effects of drinking.
body size and gender, food, amount of intake and rate of intake.
list short and long term effects of tobacco.
short term: changes in the brain chemistry, increased respiration and heart rate, dulled taste buds and reduced appetite, bad breath, and smelly hair, clothes and skin. Long Term: chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lung cancer, coronary heart disease and stro
list short and long term effects of alcohol
Short Term: nervous system-brain, memory, judgment. cardiovascular system- heart, BV. digestive system- stomach, liver, kidneys. respiratory system-lungs, breathing. Long Term: changes to the brain-addiction, loss of brain functions, brain damage. cardiov
list the 3 STD's that don't have a cure.
genital herpes, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), human papilloma virus (HPV), hepatitis B (HBV)
lifestyle factors
anything you do that affects your health
what are simple and complex carbs? where are they found?
Simple (like sugars-fruit and milk) Complex (starches-legumes, nuts, seeds)
What are the 5 food groups?
Grains Group, Fruit Group, Veggie Group, Meat and Beans Group, Milk Group, Fats.
Describe Carbon Monoxide and its affects.
a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas from cigarette smoke that replaces oxygen in your body increasing the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and hardening of the arteries.
tar contained in tobacco smoke is harmful because...
it damages the alveoli, which absorb oxygen and rid the body of carbon dioxide. it also destroys lung tissue, making the lungs less able to function.
list the symptoms of alcohol poisoning.
mental confusion, stupor, coma, inability to be roused, vomiting and seizures; slow respiration, irregular heartbeat, hypothermia, or low body temp-pale or bluish skin color, severe dehydration from vomiting.
list the symptoms of post-traumatic stress
flashbacks, nightmares, emotional numbness, sleeplessness, guilt, and problems with concentration.
What is the asymptomatic stage of HIV infection?
a period of time during which a person infected with HIV has no symptoms.