Chapter 1 Short Answer Questions
1. How does the World Health Organization define health?
The World Health Organization defies health as a state of complete
physical, mental, and social-well being, and not merely the absence
of disease or infirmity.
2. What are some factors that determine personal health?
Diet, nutrition, physical activity, genetics, access to healthcare,
mental health, environmental conditions, lifestyle choices, and
economic status
3. Describe the six influential elements of health including physical,
mental/intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, and vocational
domains.
Physical Health- the condition of the body and its ability to perform
daily activities, including physical fitness, nutrition, sleep, regular
exercise, and the absence of a physical illness or injury
Mental/intellectual health- keeping your mind active, critical
thinking, learning new skills, problem solving, and creativity
Emotional Health- the ability to understand, express, and manage
feelings in a constructive way, self-awareness, coping with stress,
maintaining a positive outlook, and building resilience
Social Health- how we interact with others and form meaningful
relationships, communication skills, empathy, respect, and the
ability to form and maintain friendships and family connections
Spiritual Health- sense of meaning and purpose and connection to
something greater than oneself, often associated with religion,
values, existential questions, and ethical decision making
Vocational Health- satisfaction and life full-filled gained from one’s
professional development and occupational roles, alignment
between values and work, competencies, and work environments
1. How does the World Health Organization define health?
The World Health Organization defies health as a state of complete
physical, mental, and social-well being, and not merely the absence
of disease or infirmity.
2. What are some factors that determine personal health?
Diet, nutrition, physical activity, genetics, access to healthcare,
mental health, environmental conditions, lifestyle choices, and
economic status
3. Describe the six influential elements of health including physical,
mental/intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, and vocational
domains.
Physical Health- the condition of the body and its ability to perform
daily activities, including physical fitness, nutrition, sleep, regular
exercise, and the absence of a physical illness or injury
Mental/intellectual health- keeping your mind active, critical
thinking, learning new skills, problem solving, and creativity
Emotional Health- the ability to understand, express, and manage
feelings in a constructive way, self-awareness, coping with stress,
maintaining a positive outlook, and building resilience
Social Health- how we interact with others and form meaningful
relationships, communication skills, empathy, respect, and the
ability to form and maintain friendships and family connections
Spiritual Health- sense of meaning and purpose and connection to
something greater than oneself, often associated with religion,
values, existential questions, and ethical decision making
Vocational Health- satisfaction and life full-filled gained from one’s
professional development and occupational roles, alignment
between values and work, competencies, and work environments
