slideshow test Flashcards
define health
the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and illness
what 2 things promote health today?
- holistic
- preventative
what is holistic
well-being of the whole person
what is preventative
not waiting for illness to occur
where do we get our food energy from
calories
what is the body’s preferred energy source
carbohydrates (sugar and starch)
know the function of vitamins
- provide energy
- compounds that regulate digestion and metabolism
know the function of minerals
-inorganic substances that regulate body function
3 types of fitness
- physical
- mental
- social
how to be physically fit
- routine physicals
- nutrition
- weight control
- rest
- waste elimination
- aerobic exercise
- immunizations
- avoiding abusive behaviors
what is stress
subjective feeling of tension to perceived events
what is coping
how the mind reacts to stress
why do stressors come about
typically provoked by life changing scenarios
3 elements to the perception of control
- in control (able to change an outcome)
- powerlessness (cannot change an outcome)
- hopelessness (have no potential)
when and why CISM (critical incident stress management) debriefing is used
- helps prevent PTSD
- pre-incident preparedness
- idealism: to help those who have witnessed or who have interacted in a crisis return to a normality ASAP
- post-crisis recovery
