HED 311 Exam1 Questions and Answers
health - Answer-A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence
of
disease or infirmity
community health - Answer-the health status of a defined group of people and the actions and
conditions to protect and improve their health
health education - Answer-Planned learning experiences based on sound theories that provide
individuals, groups, and communities the opportunity to acquire information and skills to make quality
health decisions
health promotion - Answer-Any planned combination of educational, political, environmental,
regulatory, or organizational mechanisms that support actions and conditions of living conducive to the
health of individuals, groups, and communities
health disparity - Answer-Population specific differences in the presence of
disease, health outcomes, or access to care
wellness - Answer-focus on balancing many dimensions of a person's life through increasing the
adoption of health-enhancing conditions and behaviors
health - Answer-A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence
of
disease or infirmity
community health - Answer-the health status of a defined group of people and the actions and
conditions to protect and improve their health
health education - Answer-Planned learning experiences based on sound theories that provide
individuals, groups, and communities the opportunity to acquire information and skills to make quality
health decisions
health promotion - Answer-Any planned combination of educational, political, environmental,
regulatory, or organizational mechanisms that support actions and conditions of living conducive to the
health of individuals, groups, and communities
health disparity - Answer-Population specific differences in the presence of
disease, health outcomes, or access to care
wellness - Answer-focus on balancing many dimensions of a person's life through increasing the
adoption of health-enhancing conditions and behaviors
