W.O.W vocabulary

Question 0

Goal

Answer 0

A result that a person aims for and works hard to achieve.

Question 1

Healthy literacy

Answer 1

Describes a persons ability to gather and understand health information and use the information to improve his/her health.

Question 2

Environment

Answer 2

All surroundings, both indoor and outdoor.

Question 3

Health

Answer 3

The well- being of body, mind, and relationships.

Question 4

Heredity

Answer 4

Traits passed on from biological parents to child/children.

Question 5

Habit

Answer 5

A pattern of behavior that has become automatic and hard to change.

Question 6

Illness-wellness continuum

Answer 6

A model that illustrates the full range of health between the extremes of illness and wellness.

Question 7

Culture

Answer 7

Beliefs and patterns of behavior that are shared by a group of people and passed on from generation to generation.

Question 8

Disability

Answer 8

Any physical or mental impairment that limits or reduces a person’s ability to participate in normal activities.

Question 9

Quality of life

Answer 9

The degree of overall satisfaction that a person gets from their life.

Question 10

Risk factor

Answer 10

Any action or condition that increases the likelihood of injury, disease, or other negative outcome.

Question 11

Continuum

Answer 11

A gradual progression through many stages between one extreme and another.

Question 12

Values

Answer 12

The standards and beliefs that are very important to you.

Question 13

Wellness

Answer 13

The overall view of health as a combination of metal, physical, and social well-being.

Question 14

Prevention

Answer 14

The practice of healthy behaviors to keep a person free of disease and other health problems.