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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