Chapter 1
the most constructive response to a temporary setback in the pursuit of a new behavior is
accepting the fact that problems may periodically occur
the top three causes of death among Americans aged 15 to 24 are
accidents, suicide, and homicide
the nine dimensions of wellness
are interrelated
the first step in improving wellness by lifestyle management is to
conduct a self-assessment
contributes positively to one's physical wellness, as opposed to one of the other dimensions
eating a balanced diet
protecting yourself from exposure to toxic substances in the workplace is an example of
environmental
lifestyle factors that contribute to heart disease include
excess consumption of alcohol, cigarette smoking, and a sedentary lifestyle
the health determinant that we have LEAST control over is
genetic makeup
america's number one cause of death
heart disease
during the past 100 years, the major causes of death have shifted from ___ to ___
infectious diseases; chronic diseases
during the 20th century, the average life span
nearly doubled
NOT recommended strategy for maintaining behavior change
rationalizing failure
the best plan for behavior change is
sets goals, anticipates problems, and includes awards
part of a successful plan to change an unhealthy behavior is to
start small by choosing one change to make
the leading preventable cause of death among Americans is
tobacco use