Spring 2025 Health Class Study Guide PDF
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This study guide covers various health topics such as the three elements of health, influences on health, risk behaviors, characteristics of mentally healthy people, and lifestyle factors. It also includes information about maintaining healthy relationships, refusal skills, action plans, and examples of short-term and long-term goals.
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Spring 2025 Health Class Study Guide UNIT 1 1. List the three elements of health 3 Elements of Health Physical Health - All about how well your body functions and how the body systems work together. Mental/Emotional Health- Reflection on how you feel about yourself, how you meet the demands of you...
Spring 2025 Health Class Study Guide UNIT 1 1. List the three elements of health 3 Elements of Health Physical Health - All about how well your body functions and how the body systems work together. Mental/Emotional Health- Reflection on how you feel about yourself, how you meet the demands of your daily life, and how you cope with the problems that occur in life. Social Health- The way you get along with others and how well you communicate with people. 2. What are the influences on your health? Heredity - Refers to all the traits that were biologically passed on to you from your parents. We cannot control our heredity Examples of Heredity are hair color, height, and eye color. Environment- the sum of all your surroundings. Physical Environment - Neighborhood, school, air and water quality, recreational facilities, etc. Social Environment - People around you; friends and family, peer pressure, bullies, etc. Culture - The collective beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group. 3. Define Risk Behavior and list the six risk behaviors. Risk Behaviors- Actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others. 1. Tobacco use 2. Unhealthy dietary behaviors 3. Inadequate physical activity 4. Alcohol and other drug use 5. Sexual behaviors 6. Behaviors that contribute to injuries and violence 4. List the characteristics of mentally healthy people. Enjoy challenges. Accept responsibility for their actions. Have a sense of control over your life. Can express their emotions in appropriate ways. Usually can deal with life’s stresses and frustrations. Have a positive outlook. Make thoughtful and responsible decisions. 5. Define Lifestyle Factors and list seven examples. - Lifestyle Factors - The personal habits or behavior related to how a person lives - Get eight hours of sleep each night - start each day with a healthy breakfast. - Eat a variety of nutritious foods each day - Be physically active for 30 to 60 minutes most days of the week. - Maintain a healthy weight. - Abstain from smoking or using other tobacco products - Abstain from the use of alcohol and other drugs. 6. What are the tips for maintaining healthy relationships? Tips for maintaining Healthy relationships ships to care for your social health Seek and lend support when needed. Communicate clearly and listen to others. Show respect and care for yourself and others. 7. Be able to use and list all the refusal skills. Say No in a Firm Voice. Do this calmly and clearly. Use expressions such as “No, I’d rather not.” Explain why. State your feelings. Tell the other person that the suggested activity or behavior goes against your values or beliefs Offer Alternatives suggest a safe, healthful activity to do instead of the one offered. Stand Your Ground. Make it clear that you don't intend to back down from your position. Leave if Necessary. If the other person continues to pressure you, or won’t take no for an answer, simply walk away. 8. What does HELP stand for? Healthful- does this present any health risks? Ethical- Does this choice reflect what you value? Legal- Does this option violate any local, state, or federal laws. Parent Approval - would your parents or guardians approve of this choice 9. What are all of the advertising techniques? Advertising- a written or spoken media message designed to interest consumers in purchasing a product or service. 10. Define Action Plan Action plan- A multi-step strategy to identify and achieve your goals. 11. List examples of short-term and long-term goals Short-term goals- A goal you can reach in a short amount of time. - Finishing a paper by Friday, eating healthy this week, etc. -Long-term goals - a goal that you plan to reach over an extended period of time Getting a car, graduating