Soc 23-Lifestyle Choices Flashcards
1
Q
Health
A
State of complete physical,mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
2
Q
Wellbeing
A
The state of being comfortable,healthy or happy.
3
Q
Depressant
A
A substance that lowers the level of physiological or nervous activity in the body
4
Q
Stimulant
A
A substance that raises alertness
5
Q
Sedative
A
A drug that has a calming or sleep-inducing effect.
6
Q
Lifestyle choice
A
The choices we make about how we live and behave that impact on our health
7
Q
HDL
A
good cholesterol,removes bad cholesterol from the body
8
Q
Lack of physical activity can lead to
A
-sedentary lifestyle
-obesity
-depression
-heat disease
9
Q
Work too hard and a lack of sleep can cause
A
-stress and anxiety
-depression
-poor concentration
-high blood pressure
