Understanding Health and Wellness Dimensions

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What does it mean for wellness to be holistic?

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Considering all dimensions of health, including physical, mental, emotional, and social

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Which of the following is not part of positive social health? Honest communication, Supportive relationships, Threats, Interpersonal skills

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Threats

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How can people change their place on the health and wellness continuum?

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By making positive lifestyle choices and managing risk factors

Front

Explain the difference between risk and protective factors.

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Risk factors increase the likelihood of negative outcomes, while protective factors decrease it.

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Why are genetic risk factors nonmodifiable?

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They are inherited and cannot be altered

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Which type of disorder develops from a genetic risk factor, regardless of any other risk factors?

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Genetic disorder

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How can decisions about physical activity now impact health over time?

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They can improve or deteriorate health depending on the choices made

Front

What is the leading cause of death among children and teens in the US?

Back

Accidents

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List the components of a person’s environment.

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Physical, social, and cultural factors

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Explain why continuous computer use is an environmental risk factor.

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It can lead to physical strain and mental stress.