Chapters 1-6 Vocab / Semester 1 Benchmark
Health
a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease
or infirmity
Wellness
Process of identifying one's state of health and taking steps to improve it
Physical Health
how well your body functions
Mental Health
How a person observes or interprets information to make decisions & solve problems
Emotional Health
Expression of thoughts and feelings including emotions, moods, and feelings about self and the
world
Social Health
Being able to interact with others in a positive way
Life Expectancy
Length of time a person is expected to live
Factors that can increase (make it better) your health, Protective factors
Wearing a bike helmet, eating well, exercising daily, and sleep
, Factors that can decrease (make it worse) your health, Risk factors
Not enough sleep, eating junk food daily, not exercising, and too much screen time
Genes
DNA segments that contain the blueprint for the structure and function of a person's cells, which
affect development, personality, and health
Goal
Something you aim for that takes planning and work
Values
the ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what you think is most important in life
SMART Goal
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely
Pseudoscience
A fake or false science that makes claims based on little or no scientific evidence.
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
Agency in charge of ensuring the safety of all foods sold except meat, poultry, and seafood
Health Fraud
the sale of worthless products or services that claim to prevent disease or cure other health
problems
DNA
Health
a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease
or infirmity
Wellness
Process of identifying one's state of health and taking steps to improve it
Physical Health
how well your body functions
Mental Health
How a person observes or interprets information to make decisions & solve problems
Emotional Health
Expression of thoughts and feelings including emotions, moods, and feelings about self and the
world
Social Health
Being able to interact with others in a positive way
Life Expectancy
Length of time a person is expected to live
Factors that can increase (make it better) your health, Protective factors
Wearing a bike helmet, eating well, exercising daily, and sleep
, Factors that can decrease (make it worse) your health, Risk factors
Not enough sleep, eating junk food daily, not exercising, and too much screen time
Genes
DNA segments that contain the blueprint for the structure and function of a person's cells, which
affect development, personality, and health
Goal
Something you aim for that takes planning and work
Values
the ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what you think is most important in life
SMART Goal
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely
Pseudoscience
A fake or false science that makes claims based on little or no scientific evidence.
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
Agency in charge of ensuring the safety of all foods sold except meat, poultry, and seafood
Health Fraud
the sale of worthless products or services that claim to prevent disease or cure other health
problems
DNA
