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Health 09 edition chapter 1 vocabulary

Vocabulary for chapter 1

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Healtha combination of physical mental/emotional and social well-being
Wellnessis a sttate of fwell-being
abolescencethe stage of life between childhood and adulthood
pubertythe time when you start developing physical characteristics of adults of your gender
hormoneschemical substances produced in glands that help regulate many body functions
peersare people in your age group
community servicevolenteer programs whose goal is to improve the community and the life of its residents
lifestyle factorsbehaviors and habits that help determine a person's level of health
risk behaviorsactions or behaviors that might cause injury or harm to yourself or others
sedentary lifestylea way of life that includes little physical activity
cumulative risksare related risks that increase in effect with each added risk
precautionsplanned actions taken before an event to increase the chances of a safe outcome
preventiontaking steps to keep something from happening or getting worse
abstinencethe conscious active choice not to participate in high-risk behaviors
attitudeis a personal feling or belief


Teacher
Smethport Elementary School

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