| A | B |
|---|
| wellness | the state of being in good health. |
| quality of life | a person's satisfaction with his or her lookds, lifestyle and responses to daily events |
| premature death | death that occurs due to lifestyle behaviors that lead to a fatal accident or the formation of an avoidable disease |
| optimum health | a state of wellness characterized by peak physical,mental and social well-being |
| physical health | the fitness of the body |
| mental health | the way a person feels about himself or herself, life and the world. |
| social health | the way a person gets along with other people |
| holistic medicine | an approach to healthcare that focuses on all aspects of patient care- physical, mental and social. |
| risk factor | a characteristic or behavior that influences a person's chance of being injured or getting a disease. |
| environmental quality | the state of the physical world, including the condition of water, air and food. |
| diagnosis | the identification of a disease |
| diet | all the foods and beverages a person consumes. |
| peer pressure | the influences people in a person's age and social group have on his or her behavior. |
| nutrition | the sum of the processed by which a person takes in and uses food substances. |
| nutrient | a basic component of food that nourishes the body. |
| scientific method | the process researchers use to find the answers to their questions |
| hypothesis | a suggested answer to a scientific questions, which can be tested and verified. |
| theory | a priciple that tries to explain something that happens in nature. |
| life expectancy | the average length of life of people living in the same environment |
| culture | the beliefs and social customs of a group of people. |
| ethnic food | a food that is typical of a given racial, national or religious culture. |
| soul food | traditional food of the african american culture. |
| food norm | typical standard or pattern related to food and eating behaviors |
| food taboo | a social custom that prohibits the use of certain edible resources as food. |
| kosher food | foods prepared according to Jewish dietary laws. |
| value | a belief or attitude that is important to someone. |
| status food | A food that has a social impact on others. |
| staple food | a mainstay food in the diet. |
| technology | the application of a certain body of knowledge. |
| aseptic packaging | food packagin process that includes sterile food in sterile containers in a sterile environment. |
| heredity | an example of a health related factor over which a person has little control. |
| 45 | how many nutrients have scientists found to be needed in the diet? |
| More than half the food commercials children view on television are for? | foods high in calories, sugar, fat and salt |
| Name 3 factors that contribute to disease | heredity, unhealthy lifestyle choices, poor environmental quality, inadequate helath care. |
| name 3 technological advances that have improved the food supply in modern history | modern farming machines, faster food processing systems and rapid transportation |
| name 4 trends that have influenced family eating habits | culture, religious beliets, social reasons, media, emotions, personal preferences, knowledge, economics, agriculture |
| what 3 factors help identify ethnic foods? | ingredients, seasonings and preparation methods |
| what is true about peer pressure and health and nutrition? | It can play a role in the development of health habits |
| which factor has the greatest effect on peoples state of health and wellness? | lifestyle choices |
| which nutrient is typically higher in the american diet than recommended? | fats |
| who is primarily responsible for healthful lifestyle choices? | an individual |
