HLTH 3000 CH 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS A+ GRADED
Health - (ANSWERS)the state of complete mental, physical and social well being not merely the
absence of disease or infirmity
Health education - (ANSWERS)any combination of planned learning experiences based on
sound theories that provide individuals, groups, and communities the opportunity to acquire
information and the skills needed to make quality health decisions
Health promotion - (ANSWERS)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
Disease prevention - (ANSWERS)the process of reducing risks and alleviating disease to
promote, preserve, and restore health and minimize suffering and distress
Public health - (ANSWERS)is the science and the art of protecting and improving the health of
communities through education, promotion of healthy lifestyles, and research for disease and
injury prevention
Community health - (ANSWERS)the health status of a defined group of people and the
interactions and conditions to protect and improve the health of the community
Global health - (ANSWERS)health problems, issues, and concerns that transcend national
boundaries, may be influenced by circumstances or experiences in other countries, and are
best addressed by cooperative actions and solutions
Population health - (ANSWERS)the health status of people who are not organized and have no
identity as a group or locality and the actions and conditions to promote, protect, and preserve
their health
Coordinated school health program - (ANSWERS)an organized set of policies, procedures, and
activities designed to protect, promote, and improve the health and well-being of students and
staff, thus improving a student's ability to learn. It includes, but is not limited to, comprehensive
school health education; school health services; a healthy school environment; school
counseling; psychological and social services; physical education; school nutrition services;
family and community involvement in school health; and school-site health promotion for staff
Wellness - (ANSWERS)an approach to health that focuses on balancing the many aspects, or
dimensions, of a person's life through increasing the adoption of health-enhancing conditions
and behaviors rather than attempting to minimize conditions of illness
ANSWERS A+ GRADED
Health - (ANSWERS)the state of complete mental, physical and social well being not merely the
absence of disease or infirmity
Health education - (ANSWERS)any combination of planned learning experiences based on
sound theories that provide individuals, groups, and communities the opportunity to acquire
information and the skills needed to make quality health decisions
Health promotion - (ANSWERS)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
Disease prevention - (ANSWERS)the process of reducing risks and alleviating disease to
promote, preserve, and restore health and minimize suffering and distress
Public health - (ANSWERS)is the science and the art of protecting and improving the health of
communities through education, promotion of healthy lifestyles, and research for disease and
injury prevention
Community health - (ANSWERS)the health status of a defined group of people and the
interactions and conditions to protect and improve the health of the community
Global health - (ANSWERS)health problems, issues, and concerns that transcend national
boundaries, may be influenced by circumstances or experiences in other countries, and are
best addressed by cooperative actions and solutions
Population health - (ANSWERS)the health status of people who are not organized and have no
identity as a group or locality and the actions and conditions to promote, protect, and preserve
their health
Coordinated school health program - (ANSWERS)an organized set of policies, procedures, and
activities designed to protect, promote, and improve the health and well-being of students and
staff, thus improving a student's ability to learn. It includes, but is not limited to, comprehensive
school health education; school health services; a healthy school environment; school
counseling; psychological and social services; physical education; school nutrition services;
family and community involvement in school health; and school-site health promotion for staff
Wellness - (ANSWERS)an approach to health that focuses on balancing the many aspects, or
dimensions, of a person's life through increasing the adoption of health-enhancing conditions
and behaviors rather than attempting to minimize conditions of illness
