#1 Flashcards
what are the three elements of health
physical health, mental health, social health.
is the way the parts and systems of your body work together
physical health
include your feelings about yourself, how well you relate to others, and how well you meet the demands of daily life.
mental health
to maintain your ____ you need to take time to relax and share your feelings with others or in journal
emotional health
how well you get along with others is defined as your
social health
why is it important to have a balance of all 3 aspects of your health triangle
the triangle can become lopsided to be truly healthy need to try to keep all 3 sides balanced.
being overweight takes off approximately__ years off your life
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name the 6 lifestyle factors that help with a person’s overall happiness and longevity.
- get 7.8 hours of sleep.
- eat nutritious foods from various food groups .
- refrain from smoking and using tobacco.
- do 20-30 minutes of various physical activity 3 times a week.
- do not use drugs or alcohol
- maintain recommended weight
why is health education important
its not just learning about health facts, its goal is to give students the tools needed to achieve and maintain total well beings. its about gaining health literacy.
______ is the capacity to obtain, interpret, and understand basic health information and services
health literacy
______ are influences on your health that are passed down from your parents
Heredity
your environment can be broken down into three different elements
physical, social, and cultural
_____ is the collective beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group.
culture
an example of physical environment would be ____
where your house is
__ environment includes your family and other people with whom you come in contact with daily
social
