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