Intro to Health and Wellness

the state of complete physical, mental and emotional, and social well-being

a person’s ability to function positively and overall satisfaction that life’s present conditions are good

the process of identifying one’s state of health and taking steps to improve it

the length of time a person is expected to live

the extent to which a person experiences a healthy, happy, and fulfilling life

the state of excellent health and wellness, including physical, mental and emotional, and social health

poor overall state of 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

aspects of people’s lives that increase the chances they will develop a disease or disorder or experience an injury or decline in health

aspects of people’s lives that reduce risk and increase the likelihood of optimal health

DNA segments that contain the blueprint for the structure and function of a person’s cells; affect development, personality, and health