Lesson 1 Living a Healthy Life

The combination of Physical, Mental/Emotional and Social well being. What is the meaning of Health? The combination of Physical, Mental/Emotional and Social well being.

Our Health is subject to constant change. Our health is Dynamic? Our Health is subject to constant change. Monday – Feel great, healthy Tuesday – Flu symptoms, sick

A person’s health GRADUALLY… moves between… The Health Continuum A person’s health GRADUALLY… moves between… Premature Death And Optimal Health

Wellness “Overall state of well-being” “Total Health” Making decisions and practicing behaviors based on healthful knowledge and healthful attitudes.

“A set of personal behaviors related to the way a person lives” Life Style Factors “A set of personal behaviors related to the way a person lives” Exercising Avoiding Drugs Sleeping Positive Relationships Abstinence Manage Stress

Life style factors promote good health 8-10 hours sleep No Drugs, Alcohol Healthy Breakfast Abstain from Sex Variety of Foods Manage Stress Maintain Healthy Wt. Exercise Daily

Prevention “Practicing healthy and safe habits to remain free from disease and injury”

The Objective Of Health Education The providing of accurate health information to help people make healthy choices.

Healthy People 2020 “A nationwide health promotion and disease prevention plan designed as a guide for improving the health of all people in the United States of America” http://www.healthypeople.gov/

Increase Quality and Years of Life Healthy People 2020 GOAL #1 Increase Quality and Years of Life

Healthy People 2020 GOAL #2 Eliminate health disparities among Americans based on gender, race, education, disabilities and location.

What is Health Literacy? “A persons capacity to learn about and understand BASIC health information and services, and use the resources to promote his or her health and wellness”

Attributes of a Health-Literate Individual? Problem Solver Productive Citizen Self-Directed Learner Effective Communicator

Lesson 2 Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle

“All 3 sides need to be in balance Health Triangle Physical Social Mental/Emotional “All 3 sides need to be in balance to be truly healthy”

Health Concepts Mental well-being Emotional well-being Social well-being Physical well-being

What is Physical Health? Stay Hydrated Hygiene – Wash Hands Daily Exercise Adequate Sleep Proper Nutrition Have Regular Checkups Avoid Drugs, Alcohol, etc.

What is Emotional Health? Psychological health Feelings Self-esteem Adjustment Self-control Self-concept

Meeting demands of life What is Mental Health? Liking and Accepting yourself Meeting demands of life Ability to process information

Deal with Everyday Hassles Attitudes for Good Ment / Emo Health In touch with your feelings Deal with Everyday Hassles Stay Positive Avoid Negativity

Relationships, interaction with others What is Social Health? Friends Family Community Co-workers Intimate others Neighborhood Relationships, interaction with others

Aspects of Social Health? How you get along with others Ability to make and keep friends Communicate well and show others respect

Important Influences on Our Health Technology – Media Heredity Peers Culture

“All forms of mass communication” Newspaper Media Cell phone “All forms of mass communication” Computer Television Radio

“All traits that were biologically passed on to you from your parents” Heredity “All traits that were biologically passed on to you from your parents”

How Heredity Influences Health Risk for Illnesses – Cancer Strengthen Resistance to Disease Personality, Abilities and Talents

Environment “The sum of your surroundings; all the conditions that surround a person and affect growth, actions, and character”

Parts of Our Environment School Job Neighborhood Family Church Region of Country Park, Field or Court Disneyland

Physical Environment Affecting our Health Pollution – Allergies and Asthma Poverty – Crime, Gangs, Drugs Natural Disasters – Deaths, Homes Destroyed Church – Social Bonds, Spiritual Healing http://news.yahoo.com/video/world-15749633/23805812

who share similar interests” Peers “People of the same age who share similar interests”

How Peers Affect Our Health Negative Affects Dangerous, Unhealthy and Illegal Behaviors or Activities Positive Affects Supportive and Increase Self-Esteem

“The collective beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group” Culture “The collective beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group”

Cultural Environment Beliefs Behaviors Customs Religion

Attitudes About Life People who are positive minded are typically more healthy than those who focus on the negative.

Behavior Affects our Health Heredity – Heart Disease Exercising and Good food choices Learn a New Skill – Playing Guitar Increases Self-Esteem

Lesson 3 Your Behavior and Reducing Health Risks

“Actions that threaten your health or others health” Risk Behaviors “Actions that threaten your health or others health”

Ways to become health conscious: Risk Behaviors Ways to become health conscious: 1. Increase awareness of risk behaviors 2. Make changes in current behavior

Teen Risk Behaviors Using tobacco Using alcohol/drugs Unhealthy diet Sexual behaviors Physical Inactivity Behaviors causing intentional or unintentional injury

“A risk that increases in effect with each added risk; may also Cumulative Risk “A risk that increases in effect with each added risk; may also result from combinations of risks” Ex. Smoking or Drinking Alcohol

Smoke 1 Cigarette = No Worries Smoke 1 Pack/day for 15 years = Cumulative Risk Smoke 1 Cigarette = No Worries Smoke 1 Pack/day for 15 years =

Combinations of Risk Factors While Driving a Car Speeding + No Seat Belt + Night + Rain + Texting + Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs

Abstinence “Avoiding harmful behaviors” Alcohol Tobacco Drugs Sexual activity before marriage

Abstinence from Sexual Activity No Unplanned Pregnancy Avoid Difficult Decisions Free from Gossip / Rumors No STDs -Sexually transmitted diseases Free from emotional pressures, regrets and rejections

Non-Sexual Relationships Friendship Create bonds Closeness Feelings of love Healthy relationships Trusting relationships

Chapter 1 Test Review

Examples of a lifestyle factor 8-10 hours of sleep Healthy breakfast 20-30 minutes daily activity Maintain a healthy weight Avoid tobacco, drugs, and alcohol

Prevention Practicing health and safety habits to remain free of disease and injury Health Triangle Physical, social, and mental/ emotional health are all equal

Related risks that increase in effect with each added risk Cumulative Risks Related risks that increase in effect with each added risk False True or False Heredity influences superficial traits such as eye color, but does not play a part in your overall health

A nationwide health promotion and disease prevention plan Healthy People 2010 A nationwide health promotion and disease prevention plan True True or False Studies have shown that as people become more educated, the general health of the population improves

People with good mental/emotional Influence on your health that True or False False People with good mental/emotional health see mistakes as personal defects Heredity Influence on your health that Can not be changed

To say that your health is constantly changing means that it is _________. DYNAMIC Health Education Providing accurate health information To help people make healthy choices

All changes along the health continuum occur gradually True True or False Environment includes the places you go and the physical conditions in which you live True True or False All changes along the health continuum occur gradually

Your physical health involves your ability to make and keep friends True or False False Your physical health involves your ability to make and keep friends True or False False Becoming health literate requires Understanding technical medical terms

If you are in good physical health… You can cope with everyday stresses and challenges Environment The sum of your surroundings

Actions that can potentially threaten True or False True Food, holidays, religion, traditions and language are all components of culture Risk Behaviors Actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others

People of the same age who share similar interests Peers People of the same age who share similar interests True or False True Choosing friends who share your VALUES will help you withstand peer pressure to do the things you want to do

A health literate individual… Understands basic health information and uses sources to promote health and wellness Media Various methods of communicating information

An overall state of well being Wellness is… An overall state of well being Eating a diet high in fat is an example of a ______________. Cumulative Risk

Personal behaviors related to the way a person lives Prevention Practicing health and safety habits to remain free of disease and injury Lifestyle factors Personal behaviors related to the way a person lives

Chapter 1 Test Review Conclusion Any questions? Good Luck on the Exam! Go Jags!