Soc 22 Lifestyle Choices Flashcards
What is health?
A state of complete physical, emotional and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
What is well being?
The state pf being comfortable, healthy or happy
What is physical health?
Good physical health is linked to fitness
What is emotional health?
Emotional health is linked to personal well being
What is social health
Social health also contributrs to well being feeling positive about interactions
What is a depressant
Substance that lowers the level of nervous activity in the body
What is a stimulant
A substance that raises alertness
What is a sedative
A drug that has a calming or sleep-inducing effect
What is lifestyle choice
The choices we make about how we live and behave that impact on our health
What is high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
Sometimes known as good cholesterol, removed bad cholesterol from the body