Chapter 1 Flash Cards

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Health

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A combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being, not just the absence of disease.

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Spiritual Health

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A deep-seated sense of meaning and purpose in life, related to beliefs and values that guide choices.

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Wellness

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Active process of making choices toward a more successful existence; includes all dimensions of health. (Physical, emotional, social, etc.)

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Chronic Disease

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An ongoing illness or condition

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Heredity

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Traits and characteristics passed biologically from parent to child through genes.

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Environment

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The sum of your surroundings

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Peers

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People your own age whose influence can affect attitudes and behaviors.

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Culture

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Shared customs, beliefs, norms, and behaviors of a group of people; influences health behaviors.

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Media

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The various methods of communicating information

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Technology

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Tools and devices (like phones, apps, machines) that can affect health both positively (medical devices, health tracking, information) and negatively (screen time, sedentary behavior).