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 Think of a few habits, activities, and hobbies you have. Put them in one of these three categories: Physical Mental/Emotional Social (body) (thoughts/feelings) (people)

-not just a lack of sickness -dynamic = constantly changing Health- the combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being -not just a lack of sickness -dynamic = constantly changing Physical- the way parts and systems of the body work together Mental/Emotional- feelings for yourself, how you deal with stress, using/developing your mind Social- how you get along w/ others, make/keep friends, cooperate, communicate

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

wellness- an overall state of well-being or total health, balancing the three components of health Health/wellness is dynamic 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 prevented if people practiced a few simple health habits Chronic disease- an ongoing condition or illness such as heart disease, obesity, or cancer; persisting for a long time or constantly recurring

Lifestyle factors- 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 heredity- all the traits that were biologically passed on to you from your parents environment- 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) behavior- only one you have total control over Attitude, media, and technology also have an influence

Risky behaviors- 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 Cumulative risks- related risks that increase in effect with each added risk Can be one act repeated several times (cigarettes, sun)

10 Leading Causes of Death *What key word do you see?* Diseases of the heart- preventable Cancer- preventable 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

prevention- taking steps to keep something from happening or getting worse (Dr. checkup) consequences- your actions can affect others

abstinence- voluntarily choosing not to do something abstinence- 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. health literacy- 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.