10/17/20151 Introduction to Health and Wellness

2 Health: A state of total physical, mental, and social well-being (not just freedom from sickness or ailments.)

10/17/20153 Health Education: Providing health information in such a way that it influences people to change their attitudes and take positive action about their health.

4 3 major components of health Physical Health Mental Health Social Health  Others:  Intellectual, spiritual Physical Mental Social

10/17/20155 Physical Health: All parts and systems of the body working together and having the ability to withstand the stresses of daily living

10/17/20156 Mental Health: How you feel about yourself and how you relate to others – your ability to deal with problems of daily life.

10/17/20157 Social Health: The way you get along with others – How you work, play, and communicate with other people, and your ability to make and keep friends.

10/17/20158 What Is Your Level of Wellness?

10/17/20159 PHYSICAL HEALTH 1.I seldom feel tired or run down 2.I sleep at least 8 hours per night 3.I regularly use dental floss and a soft toothbrush 4.I do not use tobacco 5.I keep within 5 pounds of my ideal weight 6.I eat a balanced diet that includes a variety of foods 7.I use the stairs instead of the elevator 8.I do at least 20 minutes of aerobic exercise at least 3 times a week 9.I eat breakfast every day 10.I do not use alcohol or other drugs 11.I relax 10 minutes each day 12.I limit my intake of sugar and salt

10/17/ MENTAL HEALTH 1.I ask for help when I need it 2.I am happy most of the time 3.Sometimes I like to be alone 4.I can name 3 things I do well 5.I feel okay about crying and allow myself to do so 6.I give others sincere compliments 7.I can accept compliments 8.I listen to and think about constructive criticism 9.I am able to say “no” to people without feeling guilty 10.I can be satisfied with my effort if I have done my best 11.I express my thoughts and feelings 12.I have at least one hobby or interest I pursue and enjoy

10/17/ SOCIAL HEALTH 1.I meet people easily 2.I am comfortable entering into conversations with new acquaintances 3.I continue to participate in an activity even though I don’t always get my way 4.I have at least one or two close friends 5.When working in a group, I can accept other people’s ideas and suggestions 6.I can say “no” to my friends if they are doing something I do not want to do 7.I can accept differences in my friends and classmates 8.I usually have success making friends with females my age 9.I usually have success making friends with males my age 10.I am comfortable carrying on conversations with an adult 11.If I have a problem with someone, I try to work it out. 12.I avoid gossiping about people

10/17/ SCORING The highest possible score for each area is 12  10 – 12:very good  7 – 9:good  4 – 6:fair  Below:indicates an area you may need to work on