Unit

Purpose To learn about the major health issues we face today and the risk factors involved in these issues.

Health The state of well- being in which all of the components of health physical, emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, cultural, vocational and environmental are in balance.

Taking Charge of Your Wellness Knowledge Lifestyle Attitude

Life Expectancy Hereditary Can not prevent Try not to aggravate condition Female vs. Male (males shorter life span) Life Expectancy Activity

Life Expectancy Cont. Health Statistics – Babies born in 1991 Avg. American live to 75.5 years Women outlive men by 6.9 years Women 78.9 years Men 73 years Living to 100 Estimates Life expectancy

Dimensions of Health

Physical Dimension Body systems & processes Exercise Rest Diet

Emotional Dimension Feelings, Thoughts, Social Behaviors Feel good – self Feel good – others Self-discipline/self- control Responsibility for behaviors

Social Dimension Interaction w/ others Having close friendships Make new friends Friends of all ages

Spiritual Dimension Inner Strength Hope & will Ambition to achieve & accomplish Take calculated risks Believe in a higher power

Intellectual Dimension Ability to process information Utilize healthy decision- making skills

Cultural Dimension Involved in community Contribute to community Involved in school/civic organizations

Vocational Dimension Enjoy school/work Enjoy what you do Take pride in your work

Environmental Dimension Involved in world issues Recycle Reduce/eliminate environmental hazards