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- 2. is taking action to influence others to address a health related concern or to support a health-related belief
- 7. behaviors are actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others.
- 8. refers to the collective beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group
- 9. is something you aim for that takes planning and work.
- 12. skills- The first step is to develop health skills. , or life skills,
- 13. specific tools and strategies that help you maintain, protect, and improve all aspects of your health
- 14. a goal that you can reach in a short period of time
- 15. those distinctive qualities that describe how a person thinks, feels, and behaves
- 17. an overall state of well-being, or total health.
- 19. communication- is the exchange of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs between two or more people.
- 21. is the combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being
- 22. is a nationwide health promotion and disease prevention plan designed to serve as a guide for improving the health of all people in the United States.
- 24. the providing of accurate health information to help people make healthy choices
- 25. are communication strategies that can help you say no when you are urged to take part in behaviors that are unsafe or unhealthful, or that go against your values.
- 26. a goal that you plan to reach over an extended period of the time
- 27. practicing health and safety habits to remain free of disease and injury.
- 28. are related risks that increase in effect with each added risk.
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- 1. multistep strategy to identify and achieve your goals
- 3. is the sum of your surroundings
- 4. ways to deal with or overcome the negative effects of stress
- 5. is the process of ending a conflict through cooperation and problem-solving.
- 6. are steps that enable you to make a healthful decision.
- 10. is avoiding harmful behaviors, including the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs and sexual activity before marriage
- 11. all the traits that were biologically passed on to you from your parents.
- 16. or the various methods of communicating information
- 18. a person’s capacity to learn about and understand basic health information and services and use these resources to promote his or her health and wellness.
- 20. someone whose success or behavior serves as an example for others.
- 23. are people of the same age who share similar interests