Health (8-13-15) questions & answers graded A+ 2023 passed

Health (8-13-15)What is health? The combination of physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. Why is good health important? It is important because if one part of your health is bad it will affect the other parts as well. Also, being healthy means striving to be the best you can all the time. What are some examples that show why health is dynamic? an example would be you being the best player on the team Monday but being sick on Tuesday. What is wellness An overall state of well-being or total health How is wellness achieved? It comes from a way of living each day that includes: making decisions and practicing behaviors that are based on healthy attitudes What are lifestyle factors that promote good health? - getting 8-10 hours of sleep - healthy breakfast - nutritious foods - physically active for at least 20 minutes a day - healthy weight -avoid drugs (alcohol and tobacco) -no sexual activity -manage your stress - practicing safe behaviors Define prevention and get two examples of behaviors that help prevent illness or injury? prevention- practicing health and safety habits to remain free of disease and injury examples- wearing seat belts and applying sunscreen Understand the differences between health education and health literacy. Health education- the providing of accurate health information to help people make healthy choices health literacy- a person's capacity to learn about and understand basic health information and services and use these resources to promote his/her health and wellness. Describe health people 2010 Health people 2010 is a nationwide health promotion and disease prevention plan designed to serve as a guide for improving the health of all people in the U.S. The plan is revised every ten years Name three elements of the health triangle physical mental/emotional social