Health EOC/Final Review

5. a hereditary condition caused by abnormal genes.
6. actions taken to prevent illness or injury.
7. nutrients that provide the body with energy.
10. a microorganism that causes disease.
14. the body’s response to demands or challenges.
15. a short-term target that supports a larger objective.
16. condition caused by lack of essential nutrients.
17. a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
19. internal values that guide behavior.
20. the body’s first line of defense against disease.
23. disease that can be spread from person to person.
26. a harmful habit that creates physical or psychological dependence.
29. professional who provides health-related services.
30. information about a person’s inherited traits.
31. a plan that is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
33. a support system made up of trusted people.
35. refusal to participate in risky behavior.
37. the dimension of health involving thoughts, feelings, and coping skills.

1. the process of becoming aware of personal strengths and weaknesses.
2. process of selecting between alternatives.
3. intentional injury to oneself.
4. Chemicals released by the brain that affect mood.
8. ability to recover from adversity.
9. a medicine used to destroy bacteria.
11. the ability to gather, understand, and use health information effectively.
12. the spread of harmful organisms from one person to another.
13. condition that develops slowly and lasts a long time.
18. harmful smoke breathed in from another person’s tobacco use.
21. body’s ability to fight infection naturally.
22. the ability to identify and manage emotions.
23. activities that improve heart and lung endurance.
24. choosing actions after considering consequences.
25. illegal or improper use of a drug.
27. pattern of behaviors affecting overall health.
28. the ability to communicate needs respectfully.
32. an event or behavior that increases the likelihood of injury or disease.
33. suffering caused by another’s words or actions.
34. a harmful organism that reproduces in living cells.
36. PRESSURE from peers to act in certain ways.