Health Final Review

Health

the combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well being

Healthy People 2010

nationwide health promotion and disease prevention plan designed to serve as a guide for improving the health of all the people in the US

Environment

the sum of your surroundings

Risk Behaviors

actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others

Interpersonal Communication

the exchange of thoughts, feelings and beliefs between two or more people

Stress Management

ways to deal with or overcome the negative effects of stress

Short Term Goal

a goal you can reach in a short amount of time

Character

those distinctive qualities that describe how a person thinks, feels, and behaves

Advertising

a written or spoken message designed to interest consumers in purchasing a product or service

Online Shopping

using the internet to buy products or services

Health Insurance

a plan in which private companies or government programs pay for part or all of a person's medical costs

Health Fraud

sale of worthless products or services claimed to prevent diseases or cure health problems

Physical Activity

any form of movement that requires your body to use energy

Metabolism

the process by which the body breaks down substances and gets energy from food

Body Composition

the ratio of fat to lean body tissue, including muscle, bone, water and connective tissue such as ligaments, cartilage and tendons

Overload

working the body harder than it is normally worked

Workout

the part of an exercise program when the activity is performed at the highest peak

Training Program

a program of formalized physical preparation for involvement in a sport or another physical activity

Heart Cramps

muscle spasms that result from a loss of large amounts of salt and water through perspiration

Muscle Cramp

a spasm or sudden tightening of a muscle

Calories

A unit of measurement for the amount of energy contained in foods

Carbohydrates

The starches and sugars present in food, 4cal, 45-65%

Vitamins

Compounds that help regulate many vital body processes

Food Additives

Substances intentionally added to food to produce a desired effect

Pasteurization

The process of treating a substance with heat to destroy or slow the growth of pathogens

Overweight

A condition in which a person is heavier than the standard weight range for his or her height

Fad diets

Weight loss plans that are popular for only a short time

Nicotine

The addictive drug found in tobacco leaves

Smokeless Tobacco

Tobacco that is sniffed through the nose, held in the mouth, or chewed

Sidestream Smoke

The smoke from the burning end of the cigarette, pipe, or cigar

Intoxication

The state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance and the person's physical and mental control is significantly reduced

Binge Drinking

Drinking five or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting

Detoxification

A process in which the body adjusts to functioning without alcohol

Vaccine

A preparation of dead or weakened pathogens that are introduced into the body to stimulate an immune response

Antagonistic Interaction

Occurs when the effect of one medicine is canceled or reduced when taken with another medicine

Psychological Dependence

Condition in which a person believes thst a drug is needed in order to feel good or to function normally

Inhalants

Substances whose fumes are sniffed and inhaled to achieve a mind altering effect

Depressants

Drugs that tend to slow the central nervous system

Wellness

An overall state of well being, or total health

Peers

People of similar age who share similar interests

Abstinence

avoiding harmful behaviors

Advocacy

Taking action to influence others to address a health related concern or to support a health related belief

Long Term Goal

A goal that you plan to reach over an extended period of time

Role Model

Someone whose success or behavior serve as an example for others

Warranty

A company's or a store's written agreement to repair a product or refund your money should the product not function properly

Health Care System

All the medical care available to a nation's people, the way they receive care, and the method of payment

Medical History

Complete and comprehensive information about your immunizations and any health problems you have had to date

Malpractice

Failure by a health professional to meet accepted standards

Physical Fitness

the ability to carry out daily tasks without undue fatigue, handle emergency situations and possess sufficient energy to enjoy leisure-time pursuits

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

the ability of the heart, lungs and blood vessels to utilize and send fuel and oxygen to the body's tissues during long periods of moderate-vigorous activity

Exercise

Purposeful physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive and that improves or maintains personal fitness

Progression

the gradual increase in overload necessary to achieve higher levels of fitness

F.I.T.T

Frequency: how often you do the activity a week Intensity: how hard you work at the activity Time: how much time you work at the activity Type: which activity you select

Hydration

taking in fluids so that the body functions properly

Heatstroke

A condition in which the body loses the ability to rid itself of excessive heat through perspiration

Strain

A condition resulting from damaging a muscle or tendon

Nutrients

Substances in food that your body needs to grow, repair itself, and to supply you with energy

Fiber

An indigestable complex carbohydrate

Minerals

Substances that the body cannot manufacture but that are needed for forming healthy bones and teeth and for regulating many vital body processes

Food Allergy

A condition in which the body's immune system reacts to substances in some foods

Cross-Contamination

The spreading of bacteria or other pathogens from one food to another

Obesity

Having an excess amount of body fat

Eating Disorder

An extreme, harmful eating behavior that can cause serious illness or even death

Leukoplakia

Thickened, Whitechapel leathery looking spots on the inside of the mouth that can develop into oral cancer

Ethanol

The type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages

Alcohol Abuse

The excessive use of alcohol

Alcohol Poisoning

A severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose

Sobriety

Living without alcohol

Analgesics

Pain relievers

Illegal Drugs

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Physiological Dependence

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Psychoactive

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Narcotics

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Prevention

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Health Literacy

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Culture

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Cumulative Risks

related risks that increase in effect with each added risk

Refusal Skills

communication strategies help you say no to behaviors unsafe and unhealthful, go against values

Values

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Action Plan

A multistep strategy to identify and achieve your goals

Health Consumer

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Comparison Shopping

A method of judging the benefits of different products by comparing several factors, such as quality, features and cost

Sedentary

A way of life thay involved little physical activity

Preventive Care

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Consumer Advocates

People or groups whose sole purpose is to take on regional, national and even international consumer issues

Specialist

Medical doctor trained to handle particular kinds of patients or medical conditions

Aerobic

activity that uses large muscle groups, is rhythmic in nature and can be maintained continuously

Specificity

indicates that particular exercise and activities improve particular areas of health related fitness

Cool-Down

an activity that prepares muscles to return to a resting state

Anabolic Steroids

synthetic substances that are similar to the male hormone testosterone

Frostbite

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Sprain

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Hunger

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Protein

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Dietary Guidelines for Americans

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Food Intolerance

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Body Image

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Underweight

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Bulimia Nervosa

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Carcinogen

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ETS

Air that has been contaminated by tobacco smoke

Fermentation

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Alcoholism

A disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol

Medicines

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Additive Interaction

Medicines working together in a positive way

Illicit Drug Use

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Addiction

A physiological or psychological dependence on a drug

Stimulant

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Hallucinogens

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Health Education

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Heredity

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Media

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Health Skills

specific tools and strategies that help you maintain/protect and improve all aspects of health

Conflict Resolution

ending conflict through cooperation and problem solving

Goal

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Decision Making Skills

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Primary Care

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Fraud

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Epidemiology

The scientific study of patterns of disease in a population

Osteoporosis

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Flexibility

the ability of the body to move through a full range of motion

Anaerobic

activity involving intense short bursts of activity in which the muscles work so hard that they produce energy without using oxygen

Warm-Up

an activity that prepares the muscles for work

Resting Heart Rate

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Overexertion

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Hypothermia

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Nutrition

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Appetite

A desire rather than need to eat

Lipid

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Foodborne Illness

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BMI

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Nutrient Dense Food

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Anorexia Nervosa

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Tar

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Mainstream Smoke

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Depressant

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BAC

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Alcoholic

An addict who is dependent on alcohol

Drugs

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Synergistic Effect

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Overdoes

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Marijuana

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Euphoria

A feeling of intense well being or elation

Designer Drugs

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