Chapter 1 Health Review

Health is

• the combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well being
• practicing health and safety habits to remain free from disease
• a plan to increase the quality of life
• eating nutritious food

Prevention

• the combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well being
• loss of wellness
• practicing health and safety habits to remain free from disease or injury
• all the traits that were biologically passed onto you from your parents

Why is health education important? 

• it is critical to the quality of life
• it provides people with tools they need to live a long life
• it promotes energetic and productive life
• all of the above

Which of the following is on the main goals of Healthy People 2010? 

• increase the quality of life and years for all Americans
• decrease the amount of money spent on healthcare
• help Americans pay for doctor visits
• increase the amount of visits people make to the doctor

How can parents help their children/child meet the nation's goals?

• take them to the doctor more often.
• Parents need to teach their children the values and skills necessary to maintain good health.

One part of your _______ is where you live.

• heredity
• culture
• media
• environment

Radio and television are examples of __________.

• peers
• media
• culture
• environment

______________ is the sum of an individual's traits that were biologically passed along by both parents.

• culture
• heredity
• media
• health

Avoiding harmful behaviors, including sexual activity before marriage and the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs, is known as _________________.

• risk behaviors
• cumulative risks
• abstinence
• wellness

_______________ can potentially threaten your health or the health of others.

• Abstinence
• Attitude
• Risk behaviors
• Wellness