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- 5. person’s ability to function positively and overall satisfaction with life’s present conditions
- 6. a statement that a product can diagnose, treat, or prevent a specific disease or disorder
- 11. process of identifying one’s state of health and taking steps to improve it
- 12. ability to locate, evaluate, apply, and communicate information pertaining to health
- 13. process of advocating for the health of families and communities by sharing health information
- 15. chemical that carries genetic information; found in chromosomes
- 17. state of complete physical, mental and emotional, and social well-being
- 18. to take actions that show support
- 21. dimension of health that describes how a person observes and interprets information to make decisions, solve problems, and examine situations
- 25. health conditions that develop due to a person’s genes; do not require the presence of other risk factors
- 28. practice of always trying to gather new information and learn new skills
- 29. state of excellent health and wellness, including physical, mental and emotional, and social health
Down
- 1. presence of waste in the environmentKey Terms
- 2. federal organization that regulates and ensures the safety of food, health products, and medications
- 3. body of knowledge based on observation and experimentation; answers questions about the natural worldculture beliefs, values, customs, and arts of a particular group or society
- 4. DNA segments that contain the blueprint for the structure and function of a person’s cells; affect development, personality, and health
- 7. dimension of health that refers to the expression of thoughts and feelings, including emotions, moods, feelings about one’s self, and views about the world
- 8. illegal activity related to health products and services; for example, deceptive labeling or advertising
- 9. aspects of people’s lives that reduce risk and increase the likelihood of optimal health
- 10. land features and any bodies of water present in an area
- 14. in-person and online communication channels, such as books, TV shows, movies, social media, and advertisements
- 16. overall state of poor health in which a person cannot function normally; caused by factors such as disease, risky behaviors, hazardous substances, and concerns with mental or emotional health
- 19. dimension of health that refers to how well a person gets along with others
- 20. anyone who purchases goods and services
- 22. dimension of health that refers to how well the body functions
- 23. state of being without regular, consistent housing
- 24. factors aspects of people’s lives that increase the chances they will develop a disease or disorder or experience an injury or decline in health
- 26. circumstances, objects, or conditions that surround a person in everyday life
- 27. theories and health claims that are described as science-based when they are not