1. Chapter 2: The Wellness Lifestyle

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Chapter Objectives
Explain the relationship between health and wellness
Describe wellness behaviors
Explain the purpose of the nation’s health objectives
List the Leading Health Indicators
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3. Chapter Objectives (continued)
Describe forms of wellness
Explain how to develop a personal wellness plan
List and describe criteria for evaluating the validity of health Web sites
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Introduction
Wellness refers to behaviors that lead to optimal health
Wellness is a source of personal power and a way for teens to express their independence in meaningful and positive ways
Wellness begins with education
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5. Relationship Between Learning and Health
Healthy Life
Wellness Behaviors
Wellness Knowledge, Attitudes, and Skills
Education
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Wellness Behaviors
Behaviors that significantly impact on health
Avoiding use of tobacco
Exercising regularly
Practicing good nutrition
Maintaining normal weight
Getting adequate sleep
Avoiding use of alcohol
Practicing illness-prevention strategies
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Health Promotion
Policies and activities to help people practice wellness
Sponsored by both public and private organizations
Health objectives focus on illness prevention and promotion of wellness
National objectives
107 objectives written specifically for teens
Leading Health Indicators
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8. Dimensions of Wellness
Personal
Social
Emotional
Intellectual
Environmental
Cultural
Spiritual
Communal
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Wellness Goals
Recognize your own self-worth
Base goals on wellness motives
Have goals be important to you, clearly stated, achievable, written down, and stated positively
Plan ahead to increase your chances of achieving your goals
Work on your goals every day
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10. Acquiring Wellness Information
Sources of information
Family and friends
Books, magazines, and newspapers
Internet
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Summary
Wellness consists of behaviors to attain and maintain optimal health
Just as with health, wellness has several, interrelated forms
The United States considers wellness a priority
There are many useful sources of health and wellness information
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