Glencoe Chapter 1

A deep-seated sense of meaning and purpose in life is referred to as _____________ health.

T or F: Engaging in violence and risky sexual activity are all risk behaviors.

T or F: Technology is a significant influence on a person's health.

Heredity, environment, attitude, behavior, media and technology are all considered...?

T or F: If you don't balance your health triangle, your overall health will suffer.

What health risk factor do you have complete control over?

A deliberate decision to avoid high-risk behaviors.

Balanced health is represented using the shape of a...

This is defined as the combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being.

Having good relationships with a variety of people affects a person's...?

Acquiring a _______________ moves someone toward a lower level of health on the continuum.

What is the health continuum used to show?

This is defined as an overall state of well-being, or total health.

Being a tobacco user can have a big impact on a person's __________ health.

Risks that increase in effect with each added risk.

Ability to cope with problems and stress is part of...

A person's capacity to learn about, understand and promote health information.

Eating healthy foods and getting enough physical activity impacts what area of health?

All the traits that were biologically passed on to you from your parents.

What are the three parts of the health triangle?