Health Terms

A Nation is only as healthy as it’s children Harry Truman A Nation is only as healthy as it’s children

Health – A combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well being. Wellness 1. Limited Illness 2. Growth 3. Balance PREVENTION

Think of your experience with FLAT TIRES

A flat tire… -Makes it difficult to steer straight -Makes the ride bumpy and shaky -Makes steering difficult -Causes a wreck -Causes you to not reach your destination

Lifestyle Factors – Habits that affect people’s overall health. 8/10 hours of sleep a night Eat breakfast Eat nutritious foods Be physically active 1 hour a day Maintain healthy weight Avoid tobacco, alcohol, drugs Manage stress Maintain positive relationships Practice safe behaviors Is this you?????

The Health Continuum

Health Along the Continuum Health is dynamic. The health continuum spans the complete spectrum of health from chronic disease and premature death to a high level of health. Changes along the continuum may occur suddenly or gradually.

WHAT AFFECTS YOUR HEALTH? HEREDITY ENVIRONMENT ATTITUDE BEHAVIOR MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY

What are the three components of the health triangle?

PHYSICAL HEALTH Regular exercise Balanced diet Healthy weight Avoid tobacco, alcohol, and drugs Get plenty of rest (9-10 hours)

MENTAL/EMOTIONAL HEALTH Decision making skills Learn how to deal with life's problems Stress Management

SOCIAL HEALTH Get along with family and friends Give and get support when needed Reduce electronic dependency Average teen spends 6-8 hours on electrics per day.

BALANCE All 3 aspects of your health triangle need to be as balanced as possible. If one aspect is unhealthy it will dramatically affect your overall health.

PREVENTION

Efforts to stop the onset of a specific illness or condition, Efforts to detect a disease in an early stage.

MODERATION

Being within reasonable limits; Not excessive or extreme:

LIFESTYLE CHOICES

The Formula for a HEALTHY life! 5 servings of fruits and vegetables 4 Glasses of water 3 good laughs 2 hours or less of electronic use 1 hour of physical activity +8 or more hours of sleep

REVIEW QUESTIONS What are the three components of the health triangle? Why is it so important to keep your health triangle balanced?

Today’s Decisions are tomorrows consequences

Many Eating and fitness habits are established by the age of 8 If you do not start smoking by the age of 18, you have an 80% chance of never becoming a smoker. If you drink in high school, you are 5X more likely to become an alcoholic. If you are not sexually active in high school you have an 80% chance of NOT becoming a teen parent. If you are not sexually active in high school you are less likely to contract an STD.