Health and Wellness Vocabulary Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the definition of Health?

A state of complete physical and mental well-being.

The combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well being. (correct)

A psychological condition.

The absence of disease.

What does Spiritual Health refer to?

A deep seated sense of meaning and purpose in life. (correct)

Social interactions.

Emotional stability.

Physical fitness and strength.

What is Wellness?

An overall sense of well being. (correct)

A specific health condition.

Exclusively mental health.

Physical health only.

What is Chronic Disease?

An ongoing condition or illness. Signup and view all the answers

What does Heredity mean?

All the traits that were biologically passed on to you from your parents. Signup and view all the answers

Define Environment.

The sum total of your surroundings. Signup and view all the answers

What are Peers?

People of the same age who share similar interests. Signup and view all the answers

What encompasses Culture?

The collective beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group. Signup and view all the answers

What is Media?

Various methods for communicating information. Signup and view all the answers

Define Technology in the context of health.

Radio, television, and the Internet. Signup and view all the answers

What are Risk Behaviors?

Actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others. Signup and view all the answers

Define Cumulative Risks.

Related risks that increase in effect with each added risk. Signup and view all the answers

What does Prevention mean?

Taking steps to keep something from happening or getting worse. Signup and view all the answers

Define Abstinence.

A deliberate decision to avoid high-risk behaviors. Signup and view all the answers

What are Lifestyle Factors?

The personal habits or behaviors related to the way a person lives. Signup and view all the answers

What is Health Education?

Providing accurate health information and teaching health skills to help people make healthy decisions. Signup and view all the answers

What are Healthy People?

A nationwide health promotion and disease prevention plan designed to serve as a guide for improving the health of all people in the U.S. Signup and view all the answers

What are Health Disparities?

Differences in health outcomes among groups. Signup and view all the answers

Define Health Literacy.

A person's capacity to learn about and understand basic health information and services and to use these resources to promote one's health and wellness. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Health and Wellness Vocabulary

Health: Integration of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being.
Spiritual Health: Encompasses a profound sense of meaning and purpose in life.
Wellness: Represents an overall state of well-being that includes various aspects of health.
Chronic Disease: Refers to ongoing health conditions or illnesses that persist over time.
Heredity: The passing of biological traits from parents to their offspring.
Environment: Represents the totality of one’s surroundings, including physical, social, and cultural aspects.
Peers: Individuals of similar age sharing common interests, playing a role in health and social dynamics.
Culture: Encompasses the shared beliefs, customs, and practices of a group of people, shaping health behaviors.
Media: Includes various channels through which information is communicated to the public.
Technology: Encompasses modern tools such as radio, television, and the Internet that influence health communication.
Risk Behaviors: Actions that could potentially threaten one’s health or that of others, highlighting areas for concern.
Cumulative Risks: The escalating effects of related risks that increase with each additional risk taken.
Prevention: Involves actions taken to avert health issues or to mitigate worsening conditions.
Abstinence: A conscious choice to refrain from engaging in high-risk behaviors, promoting health safety.
Lifestyle Factors: Personal habits and behaviors that contribute to overall health and determine lifestyle choices.
Health Education: A proactive approach to disseminate accurate health information, empowering individuals to make informed health choices.
Healthy People: A national initiative aimed at health promotion and disease prevention, guiding enhancements in public health.
Health Disparities: Differences in health outcomes that occur between various populations, emphasizing issues of equity and access.
Health Literacy: The ability to comprehend and utilize basic health information effectively to improve personal health and wellness.

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Test your knowledge of key terms related to health and wellness. This quiz covers essential concepts such as spiritual health, chronic diseases, and the impact of culture and media on health behaviors. Perfect for students and anyone interested in improving their understanding of health topics.