Chapter 1 Flashcards
What are the eight components of wellness?
Physical, emotional, intellectual, occupational, financial, spiritual, social, and environmental health.
These components collectively contribute to overall well-being.
What is the definition of Wellness?
The state of optimal health that encompasses all the dimensions of well-being.
Wellness is not just the absence of disease but the presence of multiple dimensions of health.
What is Healthy People 2020?
A set of wellness goals set by the U.S. government for Americans.
It aims to improve the health of the nation through specific objectives.
How can health be improved according to the guidelines?
By engaging in as little as 30 minutes of light to moderate exercise most days of the week.
Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining health.
What does cardiovascular disease refer to?
Any disease of the heart and blood vessels.
This includes conditions like heart attacks and strokes.
What is muscular strength?
A component of physical fitness.
It refers to the ability of muscles to exert force.
What does the stages of change model refer to?
Stages of behavior change.
This model helps understand how individuals progress through stages of adopting new behaviors.
What is body composition?
The amount of body fat and lean tissue in your body.
It is an important aspect of physical fitness assessment.
What is an internal locus of control?
The perception that one has control of most of the events of one’s life.
This belief can influence motivation and behavior change.
What are the stages of behavior change?
Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and termination.
These stages represent the process individuals go through to change their behavior.
What are strategies used in behavior modification?
SMART goals, a behavior change contract, & self-monitoring.
These strategies help individuals effectively change their behaviors.
What are the benefits of physical exercise?
Psychological wellbeing, a reduced risk for certain diseases, increased longevity.
Exercise is crucial for both physical and mental health.
What is emotional health?
A dimension of wellness that includes mental health, social skills, and interpersonal relationships.
It emphasizes the ability to manage emotions and maintain relationships.
What does environmental health encompass?
The influence of the environment on your health, as well as your behaviors affecting the condition of the environment.
It highlights the interconnectedness of health and environmental factors.
What are some goals of Healthy People 2020?
Increasing the proportion of adults who get sufficient sleep, reducing the melanoma death rate, reducing the proportion of persons participating in binge drinking of alcoholic beverages.
These goals aim to improve overall public health.
What is diabetes characterized by?
High blood glucose levels and associated with increased risk of heart disease and other health problems.
It is a chronic condition that requires management.
What does the acronym SMART stand for?
Specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, time frame.
SMART goals are used for effective goal-setting.
What does termination refer to in the stages of behavior change?
The final stage after a person has maintained a behavior for more than 5 years and the healthy behavior has become a normal behavior.
This stage indicates successful long-term behavior change.
What is self-efficacy?
The belief that you can accomplish a specific goal or task.
High self-efficacy can lead to greater motivation and persistence.
What are major factors that influence health and longevity according to the Surgeon General?
Genetics, lifestyle, environment.
These factors interact in complex ways to affect overall health.
What is osteoporosis?
A condition in which significant bone mass is lost.
This increases the risk of fractures and other complications.
What behaviors can increase chances of achieving total wellness?
Maintaining healthy relationships, managing stress, being physically active.
These behaviors contribute significantly to overall wellness.
Fill in the blank: An example of an activity that does not require cardiorespiratory endurance is _______.
lifting weights.
Cardiorespiratory endurance activities typically involve sustained aerobic exercise.
What are the effects of regular exercise on psychological well-being?
Reduced risk of anxiety disorders, improved sense of well-being, reduced risk of depressive disorders.
Exercise is beneficial for mental health.
