Essentials of Health and Wellness James Robinson, Ed.D., FAAHE Deborah J. McCormick, Ph.D.

Unit 1 Developing Health and Wellness Skills

Chapter 1 Health for Adolescents

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. Chapter Objectives Define health Describe the four dimensions of health Explain the importance of health Identify factors contributing to longevity (continues) © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.

Chapter Objectives (continued) Describe four characteristics of a person who is health-literate List the seven skills practiced by a person who is health-literate © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. Introduction Health greatly influences how long and how well you will live Behaviors established during the teen years can affect your entire life Developing good health habits is part of becoming an adult © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. The Health Continuum Your state of health constantly changes Optimal health is the highest level Homeostasis is the state of balance when body is functioning properly Illness and injury disrupt homeostasis The body naturally strives to maintain homeostasis © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. The Meaning of Health Health: measure of your condition at any given point in time Four dimensions of health 1. Physical health 2. Mental and emotional health 3. Social health 4. Spiritual health Interaction of the dimensions of health © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.

Life Expectancy and Longevity Life expectancy: number of years you might live Longevity: length of your life span Health habits influence both Influences on longevity Heredity Personal health behaviors Environment Economics © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. Health Literacy Ability to obtain, interpret, understand, and apply basic health information and services Characteristics of a person who is health-literate Self-directed learner Critical thinker Effective communicator Responsible member of society © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.

The Dimensions of Health © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.

Health Literacy Skills Understanding health promotion and disease prevention Accessing valid health information and health-promoting products and services Practicing health-enhancing behaviors Recognizing influence of culture, media, and technology on health (continues) © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.

Health Literacy Skills (continued) Using communication skills to promote health Setting goals and making decisions Advocating (supporting) personal, family, and community health © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. Summary The state of your health varies and largely is under your personal control The habits you develop as a teen can influence the length and quality of your life A related concept to health is “wellness,” discussed in Chapter 2 © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.