Chapter 1- Health & Wellness Flashcards
What two factors can elevate your health?
Life expectancy and quality of life
What is the definition of health?
The state of total physical, mental, & social well being. Not just freedom from sickness.
What is life expectancy?
The number of years someone should live
What is quality of life?
Degree of overall satisfaction from life
What are four aspects of your health?
Physical Health, Social Health, Mental Health, & Emotional Health
What is physical health?
Health related directly to your body such as eating healthy, exercise, & and sleep.
What is social health?
The way you get along with people, such as friends you spend time with and talk with
What is mental health?
You & your feelings about yourself, such as how you cope with situations and your self esteem.
What is emotional health?
Expressing your feelings appropriately, such as dealing with anger w/o violence
What 5 main things determine your overall health?
Heredity, physical environment, social environment, cultures, & lifestyle
What is lifestyle?
The way you choose to live your life
What is chronological age?
Age measured in years from date of birth
What is physiological age?
Age estimated from the body’s health & probable life expectancy.
What is heredity?
Biologically passed down
