ASU Health Week 1 Vocab

Man-made physical environments where people live, work, and play.

Programs targeted at specific diseases that bring additional resources to health efforts through multiple government and private organization partnerships.

Much more than the absence of disease. Reflects sound, well functioning physical, emotional, and social states.

When members of certain groups within a population (nationality, race/ethnicity, income level, gender, etc...) do not benefit from the same health status as other groups. Disparities, in general, refer to inequalities or a lack of fairness.

National objectives for promoting health and wellness and preventing disease. The goal of which is to create "a society in which all people live long, healthy lives."

The substances that you take into your body as food and the way that they influence your health.

Weight that is higher than what is considered as a healthy weight for a given height is described as overweight or obese. Body Mass Index, or BMI, is used as a screening tool for overweight or obesity. An adult BMI of 30.0 or higher is considered to be in the obese range. Obesity is defined as a BMI at or above the 95th percentile for children and teens of the same age and sex.

Includes actions that, when performed on a regular basis, help to improve overall health and fitness.

Defined as "the health outcomes of a group of individuals, including the distribution of such outcomes within the group."

A state of being where one's physical, emotional, intellectual, social, environmental, and spiritual health are in balance and are supportive of an optimal and productive lifestyle.