1. Unit

2. Purpose To learn about the major health issues we face today and the risk factors involved in these issues.

3. Health The state of well- being in which all of the components of health physical, emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, cultural, vocational and environmental are in balance.

4. Taking Charge of Your Wellness Knowledge Lifestyle Attitude

5. Life Expectancy Hereditary Can not prevent Try not to aggravate condition Female vs. Male (males shorter life span) Life Expectancy Activity

6. Life Expectancy Cont. Health Statistics – Babies born in 1991 Avg. American live to 75.5 years Women outlive men by 6.9 years Women 78.9 years Men 73 years Living to 100 Estimates Life expectancy www.Livingto100.com

7. Dimensions of Health

8. Physical Dimension Body systems & processes Exercise Rest Diet

9. Emotional Dimension Feelings, Thoughts, Social Behaviors Feel good – self Feel good – others Self-discipline/self- control Responsibility for behaviors

10. Social Dimension Interaction w/ others Having close friendships Make new friends Friends of all ages

11. Spiritual Dimension Inner Strength Hope & will Ambition to achieve & accomplish Take calculated risks Believe in a higher power

12. Intellectual Dimension Ability to process information Utilize healthy decision- making skills

13. Cultural Dimension Involved in community Contribute to community Involved in school/civic organizations

14. Vocational Dimension Enjoy school/work Enjoy what you do Take pride in your work

15. Environmental Dimension Involved in world issues Recycle Reduce/eliminate environmental hazards