Chapter 1 Review

2. related risks that increase in effect with each added risk
6. an overall state of well-being, or total health
8. people of the same age who share similar interests
10. a deep-seated sense of meaning and purpose in life
13. various methods for communicating information
14. 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
17. 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
18. the personal habits or behaviors related to the way a person lives
19. where your health at any moment can be measured/seen as a point
20. actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others

1. radio, television, and the internet
3. a deliberate decision to avoid high-risk behaviors, including sexual activity and the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs
4. an ongoing condition or illness, such as heart disease, obesity, or cancer
5. all the traits that were biologically passed on to you from your parents
7. the combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being.
9. differences in health outcomes among groups
11. includes providing accurate health information and teaching health skills to help people make healthy decisions
12. taking steps to keep something from happening or getting worse
15. the sum of your surroundings
16. the collective beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group