Understanding Health Basics Flashcard

Front

Which of the following is NOT a component of health? Physical health, Social health, Financial health, Mental/emotional health

Back

Financial health

Front

What is the definition of wellness?

Back

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being

Front

Which of the following is an example of a risk behavior?
Options:
Wearing a seatbelt,
Smoking cigarettes,
Eating vegetables,
Exercising regularly

Back

Smoking cigarettes

Front

What is the term for the sum of your surroundings, including family, neighborhood, school, and culture?

Back

Environment

Front

Which of the following is a way to prevent illness?
Options: Ignoring symptoms, Practicing good hygiene, Sharing drinks with others, Avoiding exercise

Back

Practicing good hygiene

Front

What is heredity?

Back

The traits passed down from parents to children

Front

Which of the following is a sign of good mental/emotional health?
Ignoring your feelings,
Being able to handle stress in healthy ways,
Never asking for help,
Blaming others for your problems

Back

Being able to handle stress in healthy ways

Front

What is the first step in making a healthy decision?

Back

Identify the decision to be made

Front

Which of the following is an example of a cumulative risk?
Eating one unhealthy meal,
Riding a bike without a helmet every day,
Washing your hands,
Sleeping 8 hours a night

Back

Riding a bike without a helmet every day

Front

What is the health triangle?

Back

A model showing the balance of physical, mental/emotional, and social health