Health Unit 1 - Chapters 1-3 Study Guide

Better Business Bureau

deals with complaints against merchants

Fraud

deliberate deceit or trickery.

Comparison Shopping

a method of judging the benefits of different products by comparing quality, features, and cost.

Critical thinker

a person who can develop evaluation criteria for health information before making a decision and who knows how to make responsible, healthy choices.

Health Literate Individual

a persons capacity to learn about and understand basic health information and services and use these resources to promote his or her health and wellness. Includes being a critical thinker and problem solver, being responsible, productive citizen, a self directed learner and an effective communicator.

Risk Behaviors

actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others.

external influences examples

advertising media family and friends

World Health Organization

agency of the united nations. has programs to explain transmission, prevention, warning signs, and treatment of communicable diseases.

Personal Behavior

although you have no control over your heredity and only limited control over your environment, you have a great deal of control over your behavior.

Health Consumer

anyone who purchases or uses health products and services.

Interpersonal Communication Skills

clearly say what you mean pay attention to how you say something be a a good listener

Setting & Reaching a goal

create an action plan. Set a goal and write it down, list the steps needed to reach the goal, identify sources of help and support, set a reasonable time frame to reach it, evaluate your progress by using check points, reward yourself for reaching the goal.

Lifestyle factors that promote good health

getting 8-10 hours of sleep starting each day with a healthy breakfast eating a variety of nutritious foods being physically active for at least 30 minutes/day

Internal Influences examples

habits personal taste

Physical Health

how well your body functions, getting enough adequate sleep and rest, eating nutritious meals, drinking enough water, and being physically active on a regular basis.

Dynamic nature of health

subject to constant change - along the continuum are many points where your health could be located at any given time.

Abstinence

the best way to avoid consequences of high risk behaviors

Long- term goal

a goal that you plan to reach over an extended period of time.

Wellness

an overall state of well-being, or total health.

Refusal Skills

communication strategies that can help you say no when yo uare urged to tale part in behaviors that are unsafe or unhealthful, or that go against your values.

Medical History

complete and comprehensive information about your immunizations and any other health problems you have had to date.

Food And drug administration

ensures the safety of foods, drugs, and cosmetics.

Malpractice

failure by a health professional to meet accepted standards.

Peer Pressure

local and supportive friends who care about their health can have a positive affect on your own health. Peers who take part in dangerous, unhealthy or illegal behaviors like using drugs, create pressure for you to follow them.

Emergency Room

located within most hospitals, provide care for potentially life - threatening illnesses or injuries.

Specialist

medical doctors trained to handle particular kinds of patients or medical conditions.

Core Ethical Values

responsibility, honesty, integrity, and respect.

Three Elements of Health Triangle

social, mental, emotional

Decision Making Skills

steps that enable you to make a healthful decision. State the situation, list the options, weigh possible outcomes, consider values, make a decision and act on it, evaluate the decision.

Steps when dealing with conflict

take time to calm down and think through use polite tone and brainstorm solutions when discussing conflict, speak slowly, and listen attentively.

Culture

the collected beliefs , customs, and behaviors of a group.

Character

those distinctive qualities that describe how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.

Second Opinion

to make sure you are getting the best medical treatment possible, always get a second opinion from another health care professional for any major health concern.

Online Shopping

using the internet to buy products and services. can offer lower prices, more convenience, but provides little product information.

Stress Management

ways to deal with or overcome the negative effects of stress. This includes physical activity, listening to soothing music, managing time effectively, taking a warm bath, and laughing.

Mental/emotional health

your feelings about yourself, how well you meet the demands of daily life, and your ability to process information.

Internal influence

includes your knowledge, values, likes, dislikes and desires.

Preventive Care

involves actions that prevent the onset of disease or injury.

Action plan

multi-step strategy to identify and acheive your goals. Set a goal list the steps identify sources of help set a time frame evaluate your progress reward yourself

Citizenship

obey laws and rules and respect authority.

Sources of health information

parents, guardians, trusted adults, library resources, reliable Internet sites such as those posted by government and educational institutions, newspaper and magazine articles by health professionals or experts, government agencies, health care providers and health organizations.

Prevention

practicing health and safety habits to remain free of disease or injury.

Conflict Resolution

process of ending a conflict through cooperation and problem solving.

Product Labels

provides the products name, intended use, directions for use, precautions and warnings, manufacturers information and the amount in the container.

Cumulative Risk

related risks that increase in effect with each added risk.

Examples of Refusal Skills

say no in a firm voice explain why suggest alternative use appropriate body language leave if necessary.

Values

shape your priorities and help you distinguish between right and wrong. It includes responsibiltiy, honesty, integrity, and respect.

Health Continuum

spans the complete spectrum of health from chronic disease and premature death to a high level of health. Understanding the health continuum provides you with a method for predicting immediate and long term impact of health decisions on the individuals who make them.

health Education

the providing of accurate information to help people make healthy choices.

Health Fraud

the sale of worthless products or services that claim to prevent diseases or cure other health problems.

Environment

the sum of your surroundings including your family, your neighborhood, your school, your job, and you life experiences.

Difference between health education and health literacy

HE: proves accurate health information to help people make healthy choices HL: a persons capacity to learn about and understand basic health information and services and use these resources for inspiring the health of all people in the united states.

Underwriters Laboratory

A private organization that tests electrical devices and their construction and certifies their safety.