Health

Question 1

what is Health?

Answer 1

a state of complete physical, metal & social well-being & not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

Question 2

What is the def of risk factors?

Answer 2

wellness involves making conscious decisions to control modifiable risk factors that contribute to disease or injury

Question 3

what are the DIMENSIONS of wellness?

Answer 3

-Physical
-Emotional
-Intellectual
-Interpersonal
-Spiritual
-Environmental

Question 4

what are lifestyle choices?

Answer 4

conscious behaviours that can increase or decrease an individuals risk of disease or injury

Question 5

What is Diversity among Canadians = diversity in health (6 of them)

Answer 5

-Income & education
-geographic location
-sex & gender
-ethnicity
-disability
sexual orientation

Question 6

what are the 4 factors influencing health & wellness?

Answer 6

-Health habits- develop early, consequences later
-heredity & family history
-environment
-access to health care

Question 7

what is target behaviour?

Answer 7

one behaviour that you choose that you would like to change for your self

Question 8

short term vs long term benefits which are more motivating?

Answer 8

short term because you can see the results almost instantly. Keeping you going with your behaviours

Question 9

what is self- efficacy?

Answer 9

the belief in ones capabilities to organize and execute the source of action required to manage prospective situations

Question 10

what are the stages of change?

Answer 10

1. pre-contemplation
   2.contemplation
   3.preparation
   4.action
   5.maintenance
   6.termination or relapse