1 Wellness & Food Choices Chapter 1

2 Wellness means reaching for your personal overall best level of health Means: –Paying attention to your total health picture –Taking positive steps to improve your current health and help prevent future health problems –Recognizing and accepting the responsibity you have for your own health

3 Good Physical Health Refers to normal function of your body systems “picture of health” includes bright, clear eyes, firm skin, clean teeth and healthy gums, good muscle tone and erect posture Means having enough energy for every day living, resistance to illness, ability to relax and sleep well

4 Take Action for Physical Health Follow a varied and healthful eating plan with many different foods, including fruits, veggies, and whole grains Consume about 8 cups of water/fluids a day Include plenty of physical activity in your life Eat breakfast each morning

5 Cont……… Get about 8 hrs of sleep each night Practice good hygiene Take safety precautions such as wearing your seatbelt Get regular medical and dental check ups Avoid tobacco, alcoholic beverages, harmful drugs Keep informed about nutrition and wellness

6 Mental & Emotional Outlook Includes how you deal with daily life and how you feel about yourself Helps you cope with change, face your problems, handle anger, frustration and disappointment Makes you able to work towards your goals Become sensitive to others, open mindedness, self esteem, self confidence

7 Social Well Being Have a high level if you: Can praise and accept others Enjoy friends of both genders Are helpful and considerate Can accept rules and be responsible Handle conflict in a constructive way Communicate well Handle peer pressure without compromising your values

8 Nutrition & Active Learning Lifestyle – how you live your life and all the things you do Nutrition – how the food you eat affects your body Nutrients – chemicals that nourish your body

9 Getting the right balance of nutrients help you look and feel and perform at your best Food choices today affect your health and quality for years to come Active living, at least 60 minutes of moderately intense physical activity each day

10 Why You Eat What You Do Overall eating style is unique Whatever food choices keep in mind any food is included in your eating plan Many influences on your food choices

11 People Around You Family influence your food preferences and eating habits more than anyone else Grown up eating the foods your family like Learning family food traditions Your friends influence your food choices too

12 Culture Connection Culture– the shared belief, values, and behavior of a group of people Your local community, ethnic community, nation or your part of the world What cultural foods do you eat???

13 Available Food Supply What you can buy at the grocery store What you grow in your garden

14 Schedules, Energy, Budget Resources are things such as time, money, and personal energy that help you reach a goal or complete a task If you are short on money you buy hamburger To prepare a quick family meal, use food partly or full prepared

15 Advertising & Media Ads make you aware of new foods Provide information about nutrition May lead you to buy foods whether or not you really need them

16 Knowing about food, nutrition, and wellness More you know the more able you are to make food choices that promote wellness

17 Steps to Wellness Practicing wellness can affect you positively today and into the future Deciding on Wellness Each day you make many decisions Will you eat breakfast? Will you walk to school or get a ride? Will you snack on an apple or candy bar?

18 Wellness 1. Identify the decision to be made Some are simple to define Others are more complex

19 2. collect information and identify your resources Take time to get facts from RELIABLE sources Use your critical thinking skills to help judge what you see, read, and hear Consider your resources such as time, energy and budget

20 3. Identify the possible choice When it comes to food and physical activity you have many options Stay active by jogging alone, playing tennis, etc

21 4. Weigh the possible choices What are the pros and cons? Think about what’s important to you and why When health is a priority, it’s easier to make decisions for wellness

22 5. choose the best option Make choice based on facts, goals, priorities and values not peer pressure Your friend’s milkshake may not be your best snack choice if you are watching your weight

23 6. Take Action Your decisions won’t benefit you if you don’t act on it

24 7. Evaluate your decisions Did you get the result you expected? How did your decision affect others? What did you learn? Would you make the same choice again?

25 Taking Action for Wellness Action plan – is a step by step approach to identifying and reaching your goals Make an action plan for wellness Shape your life and personal success

26 Tips for an action plan that works for you: 1. set realistic goals Match goals to your abilities and needs Don’t aim for perfection 2. decide on a plan Reach the same goal in several ways Use decision making process to help choose the best alternative

27 3. identify small, achievable steps Write them down If your goal is to run 5 miles, start with a shorter distance 4. take action Just do it Plan that’s never acted on can’t succeed

28 5. stick with it Challenges crop up You’re low on energy or time Find creative ways to get back on track 6. get support Ask family, friends, teachers to encourage you Return the support to them

29 7. check your progress evaluate your efforts Are your goals realistic? Rethink your plan and try again 8. reward yourself When you reach a goal, reward yourself Go to a movie, buy a new CD

30 Summary Wellness involves all aspects of your health. Taking responsibility for your own health is also part of wellness Good nutrition and active living are important for promoting wellness

31 Many influences help determine your food preferences and eating habits Making responsible decisions and following an action plan can help you practice wellness

32 Activity Choose a goal to improve your wellness Use the tips for making an action plan work to help you reach it