Unit One: Health and Lifestyle Factors This presentation will help you to prepare for the first test and fill in your study guides!

The Health Continuum Many people function below the midpoint line People on this side of the continuum usually exhibit a high degree of responsibility, discipline and positive direction in life. They accept the responsibility for maintaining their own health. People on this side of the continuum usually do not take responsibility for maintaining their own health. Improved Health and Wellness Loss of Health and Wellness High Level of Health Premature Death

Health Continuum Your health is dynamic (always changing) Your health is always changing its place on the continuum From day to day (year to year), you experience different levels of total health NOTE: THIS IS CONTROLLABLE

(+) Lifestyle Factors Lifestyle factors: Personal behaviors and habits related to the way that a person lives Seven (+) Lifestyle factors Sleep 7-8 hours per night Eat nutritious foods from each of the food groups Refrain from smoking, tobacco products and those who do use those products Eat breakfast daily Do 30 minutes of non-stop physical activity at least 3 times per week Do not use alcohol or other drugs Maintain recommended weight HOW MANY OF THESE LIFESTYLE FACTORS DO YOU FOLLOW?

Prevention Prevention: practicing healthy habits to keep a person well and free from disease and other ailments Preventing injury and illness is the best way to promote health Examples: Wear seatbelt Wear helmets Apply sunscreen Avoid dangerous situations/areas Perform (+) lifestyle factors

3 Elements of Health Physical Health Mental/Emotional Health Social Health

Physical Health The way the parts of the body and systems of the body work together When you are physically healthy, your body… Copes with daily stresses Can pursue physical challenges Can fight off illnesses and infections Has the strength to deal with life changes

Mental/Emotional Health Mental Health Mental health includes: Your ability to meet the demands of daily life. Your ability to use and develop critical thinking skills People with good mental health see… Learning new information as a life process that is enjoyable Making mistakes as a chance to learn and get better Emotional Health Emotional health includes: Your feelings about yourself How you relate to others Being in touch with your own feelings Expressing your emotions in a healthful way People with good emotional health… Avoid negative thoughts and emotions Consider all options and situations, then rationally expresses his/her emotions in response to the situation

Social Health Involves the way you get along with others. Also involves: Your ability to make and keep friends Your ability to cooperate and communication with others around you. It involves a constant respect and sense of responsibility for self and others.

Lifestyle Today’s leading causes of death are directly related to lifestyles.leading causes of death In the 1900’s, causes of death were passed from person to person. In 2003, your choices, not those of others, are directly reducing your life expectancy.

Leading Causes of Death 1900 Pneumonia/Influenza Tuberculosis Disease of Stomach Heart Disease Stroke Kidney disease Accidents Cancer Childhood Disease Diphtheria Today 1. Heart Disease 2. Cancer 3. Stroke 4. Chronic Lung Disease 5. Unintentional Injuries 6. Diabetes 7. Pneumonia/Influenza 8. Alzheimer's disease 9. Kidney Disease 10. Septicemia 1. Bacteria in blood caused from other illnesses

Lifestyle Diseases Facts & Prevention Strategies

Lifestyle Related Diseases Cardiovascular Disease Cancer Allergies, Asthma, Diabetes, and Arthritis

Cardiovascular Disease Examples: Hypertension (high blood pressure), Atherosclerosis, Heart Disease, Stroke Risk Factors & Prevention: Controllable: tobacco, blood pressure, cholesterol, physical activity, weight, stress, drug and alcohol use. Uncontrollable: heredity, gender, age

Cancer Types: Skin, Breast, Prostate, Lung, Colon, Mouth, Cervix, Testicular Risk Factors & Prevention: tobacco use, STD’s, dietary factors (high fat / low fiber), radiation (UV), pollution Self checks: breast, testes, & skin

Diabetes (type 2) Risk Factors & Prevention: Accounts for 90-95% of all diabetes cases Diet & exercise

Asthma Risk Factors & Prevention: Triggers: pollution, pet dander, tobacco smoke, mold, pollen, dust Exercise induced asthma Management Monitor the condition / environment Manage stress Medications

Leading Causes of Death Among Persons Aged 10 – 24 Years in the United States, 2003

Decision Making You have the power to control your actions…

The Responsible Decision Making Model

State the situation Examine the situation and ask yourself: What decision need to be made? Consider the facet and who else is involved.

List the options Depending on the situation make a list of possible actions either in writing or in your head. If no immediate action is necessary, share your list of possible actions. Sharing possible actions with a responsible adult is helpful. Responsible adults have a wide range of experiences that can allow them to see things from many different perspectives and may be able to add some perspective.

Carefully evaluate each possible action using six criteria. H (healthful) Will this decision result in an action that will promote my health and the health of others? E (ethical) Will this decision result in an action that shows respect for myself and others? L (legal) Will this decision result in an action that will respect the laws of my community? P (parent approval) Will this decision result in an action that follows guidelines set by a responsible adult such as my parents or guardian?

Consider values. Values are the ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what is important that help guide the way you live. A responsible decision will reflect your values.

I Value Worksheet Self-worth/Self-confidence Harmony/ happiness Food/Warmth/Shelter Friendship Recreation Work/Labor Relaxation Solitude Ownership Truth Wisdom Being Liked/Belonging Success Health Creativity Security Being Self empowered Honesty Education/ Knowledge Interdependence Cooperation Beauty Technology Family

Make a decision and act on it.

Evaluate the decision. After you have made the decision and taken action, reflect on what happened. What was the outcome? How did your decision affect your health and health of those around you? What did you learn? Would you take the same action again? If not, why and how would your choice differ?

Protective Factors: Positive Decision- making) - being reared in a loving, functional family - being involved in school activities - having positive self-esteem - having clearly defined goals and plans to reach them - having close friends- regularly practicing one's faith - feeling a sense of accomplishment at school - having a role model - having a healthful attitude about competition and athletics - being committed to following community rules - having a plan to cope with life's stressors

Risk Factors (Negative decision- making) - dysfunctional family - low self-esteem - being unable to resist peer pressure or influence - lacking faith experiences - genetically predisposed to chemical dependency - experiencing family disruptions - experiencing depression - experiencing academic and/or athletic pressure