1. Essentials of Health and Wellness
James Robinson, Ed.D., FAAHE
Deborah J. McCormick, Ph.D.

2. Unit 1 Developing Health and Wellness Skills

3. Chapter 1 Health for Adolescents

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Chapter Objectives
Define health
Describe the four dimensions of health
Explain the importance of health
Identify factors contributing to longevity
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5. Chapter Objectives (continued)
Describe four characteristics of a person who is health-literate
List the seven skills practiced by a person who is health-literate
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Introduction
Health greatly influences how long and how well you will live
Behaviors established during the teen years can affect your entire life
Developing good health habits is part of becoming an adult
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The Health Continuum
Your state of health constantly changes
Optimal health is the highest level
Homeostasis is the state of balance when body is functioning properly
Illness and injury disrupt homeostasis
The body naturally strives to maintain homeostasis
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The Meaning of Health
Health: measure of your condition at any given point in time
Four dimensions of health
1. Physical health
2. Mental and emotional health
3. Social health
4. Spiritual health
Interaction of the dimensions of health
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9. Life Expectancy and Longevity
Life expectancy: number of years you might live
Longevity: length of your life span
Health habits influence both
Influences on longevity
Heredity
Personal health behaviors
Environment
Economics
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Health Literacy
Ability to obtain, interpret, understand, and apply basic health information and services
Characteristics of a person who is health-literate
Self-directed learner
Critical thinker
Effective communicator
Responsible member of society
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11. The Dimensions of Health
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12. Health Literacy Skills
Understanding health promotion and disease prevention
Accessing valid health information and health-promoting products and services
Practicing health-enhancing behaviors
Recognizing influence of culture, media, and technology on health
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13. Health Literacy Skills (continued)
Using communication skills to promote health
Setting goals and making decisions
Advocating (supporting) personal, family, and community health
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Summary
The state of your health varies and largely is under your personal control
The habits you develop as a teen can influence the length and quality of your life
A related concept to health is “wellness,” discussed in Chapter 2
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