Glencoe Health Final| Ques ons and answers| Updated
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Health
the combina on of physical, mental/emo onal, and social well-being
wellness
an overall state of well-being, or total health
preven on
prac cing health and safety habits to remain free of disease and injury
health educa on
the providing of accurate health informa on to help people make healthy choices
Healthy People 2010
a na onwide health promo on and disease preven on plan designed to serve as a guide for
improving the health of all people in the United States
Health literacy
a person's capacity to learn about and understand basic health informa on and services and
use these resources to promote his or her health wellness
a self-directed learner
a person who has developed evalua on criteria for health informa on
heredity
all the traits that were biologically passed on to you from your parents
environment
the sum of your surroundings
peers
people of the same age who share similar interests
culture
,the collec ve beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group
media
the various methods of communica ng informa on
risk behaviors
ac ons that can poten ally threaten your health or the health of others
abs nence
avoiding harmful behaviors
health skills
specific tools and stategies that help you maintain, protect, and improve all aspects of your
health
interpersonal communica on
the exchange of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs etween two or more people
refusal skills
communica on strategies that can help you say no when you are urged to take part in behaviors
that are unsafe or unhealthful, or that go against your values
conflict resolu on
the process of ending a conflict through coopera on and problem solving
stress management
ways to deal with or overcome the nega ve effects of stress
advocacy
taking ac on to influence others to address a health related concern or to support a health-
related belief
decision-making skills
steps that enable you to make a healthful decision
goal
something you aim for that takes planning and work +
short-term goal
, a gaol that you can reach in a short period of me
long-term goal
a goal that you plan to reach over an extended period fo me
ac on plan
a mul step strategy to iden fy and achieve your goals
character
those dis nc ve quali es that describe how a person thinks, feels, and behaves
trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, ci zenship
traits of a good character
role model
someone whose success or behavior serves as an example for others
health consumer
anyone who purchases or uses health products or services
media
the various methods of communica ng informa on
adver sing
wri,en or spoken media message designed to interest consumers in purchasing a product or
service
comparison shopping
a method of judging the benefits of products by comparing several factors, such as quality,
features, and cost
Underwriters Laboratory (UL)
a product-safety tes ng organiza on
warranty
a company or store's wri,en agreement to refund your money should the product not func on
properly
American Na onal Standards ins tute
RATED A+ | 2026 NEW
Health
the combina on of physical, mental/emo onal, and social well-being
wellness
an overall state of well-being, or total health
preven on
prac cing health and safety habits to remain free of disease and injury
health educa on
the providing of accurate health informa on to help people make healthy choices
Healthy People 2010
a na onwide health promo on and disease preven on plan designed to serve as a guide for
improving the health of all people in the United States
Health literacy
a person's capacity to learn about and understand basic health informa on and services and
use these resources to promote his or her health wellness
a self-directed learner
a person who has developed evalua on criteria for health informa on
heredity
all the traits that were biologically passed on to you from your parents
environment
the sum of your surroundings
peers
people of the same age who share similar interests
culture
,the collec ve beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group
media
the various methods of communica ng informa on
risk behaviors
ac ons that can poten ally threaten your health or the health of others
abs nence
avoiding harmful behaviors
health skills
specific tools and stategies that help you maintain, protect, and improve all aspects of your
health
interpersonal communica on
the exchange of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs etween two or more people
refusal skills
communica on strategies that can help you say no when you are urged to take part in behaviors
that are unsafe or unhealthful, or that go against your values
conflict resolu on
the process of ending a conflict through coopera on and problem solving
stress management
ways to deal with or overcome the nega ve effects of stress
advocacy
taking ac on to influence others to address a health related concern or to support a health-
related belief
decision-making skills
steps that enable you to make a healthful decision
goal
something you aim for that takes planning and work +
short-term goal
, a gaol that you can reach in a short period of me
long-term goal
a goal that you plan to reach over an extended period fo me
ac on plan
a mul step strategy to iden fy and achieve your goals
character
those dis nc ve quali es that describe how a person thinks, feels, and behaves
trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, ci zenship
traits of a good character
role model
someone whose success or behavior serves as an example for others
health consumer
anyone who purchases or uses health products or services
media
the various methods of communica ng informa on
adver sing
wri,en or spoken media message designed to interest consumers in purchasing a product or
service
comparison shopping
a method of judging the benefits of products by comparing several factors, such as quality,
features, and cost
Underwriters Laboratory (UL)
a product-safety tes ng organiza on
warranty
a company or store's wri,en agreement to refund your money should the product not func on
properly
American Na onal Standards ins tute
