High School Health Final Exam |125 Questions
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health - -a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the
absence of disease or infirmity
-wellness - -is defined as a dynamic process of becoming aware of and making conscious
choices toward a more balanced and healthy lifestyle.
-mental health - -the way people think about and respond to events in their daily lives
-Stress - -the combination of a new or possibly threatening situation and your body's
natural response to a situation
-Stressor - -anything that causes a stress response
-Distress - -the negative physical, mental, or emotional strain in response to a stressor
-Eustress (positive stress) - -the stress response that happens when winning, succeeding,
and achieving
-General Adaptation System - -body's physiological short-term and long-term reaction to
stress
-Coping Strategies - -behaviors that assist us in functioning better in a given situation
-physiological - -having to do with the functions of the human body and its systems
-homeostasis - -maintaining a stable internal environment in the body where normal body
function balance is sustained
-Physical Wellness - -is the process of making choices to create flexible, cardiovascularly
fit, energetic, strong bodies. The choices we make are related to exercise, nutrition, rest and
sleep, intentional and responsible sexual choices, stress management, management of
injury and illness, and the responsible use of alcohol and other drugs.
-Social Wellness - -is the process of creating and maintaining healthy relationships
through the choices we make. It embraces relationships at home and work, friendships, and
our relationships with all people and future generations.
-Emotional Wellness - -is the process of accepting our worth, creating, recognizing, and
expressing our feelings, and talking to ourselves in healthy ways. Creating and maintaining
a positive, realistic self-concept is also part of this process, as is realistically assessing
potential and limitations.
, -Spiritual Wellness - -is the process of discovering meaning and purpose in life, and
demonstrating values through behaviors. Spiritual wellness includes acceptance of the
concepts of wholeness, unity, diversity, individual uniqueness, and the need for community
-Career Wellness - -is the process of making and maintaining choices related to work
which include choosing a job for which we are well-suited, well-trained, and from which we
gain satisfaction. Career wellness also requires balancing work with the rest of your life.
-Environmental Wellness - -is the process of making choices which will contribute to
sustaining or improving the quality of life in the universe. This dimension includes
responsible choices regarding the use of air, water, land and energy so that future
generations of each species may survive and thrive.
-Mental Illness - -a disorder that affects a person's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors
-Depression - -a mood disorder in which a person feels extremely sad and hopeless for at
least two weeks
-Counselor - -a professional who helps people work through difficult problems by talking
-Psychologist - -a person who tries to change thoughts, feeling, and actions by finding the
reasons behind them or by suggesting new ways to manage emotions
-Psychiatrist - -a medical doctor who specializes in illness of the brain and body that affect
emotions and behavior, is legally able to prescribe medications for depression symptoms
-empathy - -sharing and understanding another person's feelings
-Resilient - -better able to deal with life's problems and struggles
-Active Listening - -not only hearing what someone says but also showing that you
understand what the person is communicating
-Nutrients - -substances in food that your body needs to function properly
-MyPlate - -(formerly The Food Pyramid) a tool that shows you what kinds of food to eat
and how much food you should eat every day
-basal metabolic rate (BMR) - -is the amount of daily energy expended by humans and
other animals at rest
- the release, and using, of energy in this state is sufficient only for the functioning of the
vital organs, the heart, lungs, nervous system, kidneys, liver, intestine, sex organs, muscles,
and skin
- lean tissue in men and women requires approximately 16 calories per pound per day
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health - -a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the
absence of disease or infirmity
-wellness - -is defined as a dynamic process of becoming aware of and making conscious
choices toward a more balanced and healthy lifestyle.
-mental health - -the way people think about and respond to events in their daily lives
-Stress - -the combination of a new or possibly threatening situation and your body's
natural response to a situation
-Stressor - -anything that causes a stress response
-Distress - -the negative physical, mental, or emotional strain in response to a stressor
-Eustress (positive stress) - -the stress response that happens when winning, succeeding,
and achieving
-General Adaptation System - -body's physiological short-term and long-term reaction to
stress
-Coping Strategies - -behaviors that assist us in functioning better in a given situation
-physiological - -having to do with the functions of the human body and its systems
-homeostasis - -maintaining a stable internal environment in the body where normal body
function balance is sustained
-Physical Wellness - -is the process of making choices to create flexible, cardiovascularly
fit, energetic, strong bodies. The choices we make are related to exercise, nutrition, rest and
sleep, intentional and responsible sexual choices, stress management, management of
injury and illness, and the responsible use of alcohol and other drugs.
-Social Wellness - -is the process of creating and maintaining healthy relationships
through the choices we make. It embraces relationships at home and work, friendships, and
our relationships with all people and future generations.
-Emotional Wellness - -is the process of accepting our worth, creating, recognizing, and
expressing our feelings, and talking to ourselves in healthy ways. Creating and maintaining
a positive, realistic self-concept is also part of this process, as is realistically assessing
potential and limitations.
, -Spiritual Wellness - -is the process of discovering meaning and purpose in life, and
demonstrating values through behaviors. Spiritual wellness includes acceptance of the
concepts of wholeness, unity, diversity, individual uniqueness, and the need for community
-Career Wellness - -is the process of making and maintaining choices related to work
which include choosing a job for which we are well-suited, well-trained, and from which we
gain satisfaction. Career wellness also requires balancing work with the rest of your life.
-Environmental Wellness - -is the process of making choices which will contribute to
sustaining or improving the quality of life in the universe. This dimension includes
responsible choices regarding the use of air, water, land and energy so that future
generations of each species may survive and thrive.
-Mental Illness - -a disorder that affects a person's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors
-Depression - -a mood disorder in which a person feels extremely sad and hopeless for at
least two weeks
-Counselor - -a professional who helps people work through difficult problems by talking
-Psychologist - -a person who tries to change thoughts, feeling, and actions by finding the
reasons behind them or by suggesting new ways to manage emotions
-Psychiatrist - -a medical doctor who specializes in illness of the brain and body that affect
emotions and behavior, is legally able to prescribe medications for depression symptoms
-empathy - -sharing and understanding another person's feelings
-Resilient - -better able to deal with life's problems and struggles
-Active Listening - -not only hearing what someone says but also showing that you
understand what the person is communicating
-Nutrients - -substances in food that your body needs to function properly
-MyPlate - -(formerly The Food Pyramid) a tool that shows you what kinds of food to eat
and how much food you should eat every day
-basal metabolic rate (BMR) - -is the amount of daily energy expended by humans and
other animals at rest
- the release, and using, of energy in this state is sufficient only for the functioning of the
vital organs, the heart, lungs, nervous system, kidneys, liver, intestine, sex organs, muscles,
and skin
- lean tissue in men and women requires approximately 16 calories per pound per day
