1. Bell Work Today’s Bell Work:
On your note card, write down three reasons why we need Health Education

2. What defines a Healthy Person?
"Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."
The Definition has not been amended since 1948.

3. Modern Definition
You have been tasked with rewriting the definition for “health”.
Think about your definition
Write your definition on a piece of paper and draw a picture symbolizing “health”
Cluster into groups of four and share your definition with the group
As a group, write a new definition to share with the class

4. What Determines Health?
Life Expectancy
The number of years a person is expected to live.
Quality of Life
The degree of overall satisfaction a person gets from life.

5. Life Expectancy Activity: Life Expectancy in the USA
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6. Life Expectancy
Use the website to answer the following questions a a group:
What was the average life expectancy for males and females in the United States in 1960? And 2011?
What is the top cause of death in the United States? Where does Nebraska rank?
What state has the highest teen death rate? Where does Nebraska rank in regards to teen death rate?
What is the leading cause of death for year olds in the United States?
1960: 66/ : 76/80 (Why do think it has increased?)
Heart Disease; 41 (Why are we so low?)
Montana; 10
Road Traffic Accidents

7. How Long Will I Live? Life Expectancy is dynamic. What does this mean?
Find your projected life expectancy:
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8. Quality of Life Your Quality of Life is impacted through four domains:
Physical Health
Mental Health
Emotional Health
Social Health

9. Domain: Physical Health
Physical Activity
Should be a mix of leisure and structured activity.
Nutrition and Diet
A Well balanced diet should contain a balance of carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, and minerals
Alcohol and Drugs
Substances that alter mood or other bodily processes should be limited or avoided.
Those with addictive tendencies or other health risks should consider complete abstinence from these substances.

10. Domain: Physical Health
Medical Self Care
Basic items, such as bandages, lozenges, and over-the- counter pain-relieving medications, should be easily accessible from home.
Long-term coughing, fevers, or other ailments should be addressed through primary care. Emergency treatment should be sought when signs and symptoms are significant or life-threatening.
Rest and Sleep
While regular activity is essential for physical health, allowing the body to rest is just as important.
Spending time relaxing or taking short naps can help rejuvenate the body.
Sleep should take place in a quiet, dark environment and should last approximately 7-9 hours. 

11. Physical Health Assessment
General Assessments
Weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), Reflex Tests
Disease Risk Factor
Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Blood-Glucose Tests
Fitness Assessments
Body Composition (Body Fat Percentage), Muscular Strength, Endurance Tests

12. Characteristics of a Physically Healthy Person
Activity:
You an a partner are going to identify six characteristics that you associate with a physically healthy person.

13. Exit Slip: Current Event
On your laptop, go to the following website:
Select the News drop-down menu and then select Health.
Write a summary of an article (1/2 page) including the title, and your reaction to the article (1/2 page) on a piece of paper.
Turn in the paper at the end of the period.