Chapter 1: Understanding Health and Wellness “The choices you make today determine your life tomorrow.”

Think of a few habits, activities, and hobbies you have. Put them in one of these three categories: Physical Mental/EmotionalSocial

___________-the combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being. - not just a lack of __________ - it’s dynamic = constantly ___________ ________-the way parts and systems of the body work together ______________-feelings for yourself, how you deal with stress, using/developing your mind ____________-how you get along w/ others, make/keep friends, cooperate, communicate

The Health Triangle All sides affect others ________: It is challenging, but you should always strive to be Explain how someone may have an unbalanced triangle Ex: mono

___________-an overall state of well-being or total health, balancing the three components of health -Health/wellness is ________and moves along a continuum -People live longer today, more medicines cure diseases -Millions of people get sick, disabled, or die each year because of decisions they make and the way they live -Many deaths could be __________if people practiced a few simple health habits _________disease- an ongoing condition or illness such as heart disease, obesity, or cancer

________________-the personal habits or behaviors related to the way a person lives -Getting 8 hours of sleep each night -Starting each day with a healthy breakfast -Eating a variety of nutritious foods each day -Maintaining a healthy weight -Being physically active for 30 to 60 minutes most days -Abstaining from smoking or using other tobacco products -Abstaining from the use of alcohol and other drugs

Influences on Your Health __________-all the traits that were biologically passed on to you from you parents ______________-sum total of your surroundings -physical- where you live -social- people around you, peers -cultural- collective beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group (ethnicity, nationality, religion) ____________-only one you have total control over Attitude, media, and technology also have an influence

_____________________-actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others -Behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence -Tobacco use -Unhealthy dietary behaviors -Inadequate physical activity -Alcohol and other drug use -Sexual behaviors that may result in HIV infection, other STD’s, and unintended pregnancies ____________-related risks that increase in effect with each added risk -Can be one act repeated several times (cigarettes, sun) -Can be multiple bad habits (drinking/texting while driving/speeding)

What’s one risk that teenagers take almost every day? Hint: they are 16 or older

10 Leading Causes of Death * What key word do you see?* Diseases of the heart- preventable Cancer- preventable (some) Chronic lower respiratory diseases- preventable Stroke- preventable Accidents (unintentional)- car, injuries, etc. Alzheimer's disease Diabetes- preventable Kidney disease- preventable Influenza and pneumonia Intentional self-harm (suicide)- preventable

____________-taking steps to keep something from happening or getting worse (Dr. checkup) _____________-your actions can affect others _______________-voluntarily choosing not to do something. A deliberate decision to avoid high-risk behaviors, including sexual activity, and the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. _______________-a person’s capacity to learn about and understand basic health information and services, and to use these resources to promote one’s health and wellness.

Questions or Comments? (Class discussion… student led, NOT teacher led) *This means it’s your turn to talk