Chapter 1:

Understanding Health and Wellness

Lesson 1

Your Total Health

Take Charge!!!

You are responsible for your own health In your opinion, what makes somebody

healthy? All these ideas contribute to the “Big

Picture” of health What is Health?

- the combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being

The decisions you make shape your health

Your Health Triangle

It is important to balance your physical, mental/emotional, and social health (A.K.A. 3 areas of health)

All areas must be concentrated on equally of your health triangle or your health will be unbalanced

Physical Health

How well your body functions High level of physical health = energy to

perform your daily activities, deal with everyday stresses and avoid injury

5 important actions to take everyday to maintain good physical health:- 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night- Eat nutritious meals and drink 8 glasses of water- Engage in 30-60 minutes of physical activity- Avoid use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs- Bathe daily, floss and brush your teeth

Mental Health

Your feelings and thoughts Mental health includes how you:

– Feel about yourself– Meet demands of your daily life – Cope with the problems that are in your

daily life

Mental Health (Con’t)

People who are mentally and emotionally healthy:– Enjoy challenges that help them grow– Accept responsibility for their actions– Have a sense of control over their lives– Can express their emotions in appropriate

ways– Can deal with stress and frustration– Have a positive outlook– Make thoughtful and responsible decisions

Mental Health (Con’t)

Spiritual health falls into the category of mental health– Doesn’t necessarily mean belonging to

a religious group or community but having a feeling of purpose and sense of values.

Social Health

Getting along with others Social network = family, friends, teachers

and other members of your community Caring for your social health includes:

– Seeking and lending support– Communicating clearly – Listening to others– Showing respect and care for yourself and

others

Keeping a Balance

Wellness = overall state of well-being or total health

How to maintain wellness:– Keeping a balance among the 3

components of health– Keep focus on all 3 areas of heath

Friends are the most important? Always working out?

The Health Continuum

Health behaviors will promote your wellness

Your health and wellness are always changing

Continuum = sliding scale Health Continuum = spanning the

complete range of health, from a loss of health and wellness at one end to a high-level of wellness at the other

Moving Toward The Lower End

Chronic Disease = ongoing condition or illness (I.e. heart disease, obesity, cancer, etc.)

Lending risk factors:– Smoking, lack of physical activity, poor

nutrition, being overweight, and lack of health screenings

Homework

Read Lesson 1 Draw health continuum in your notes Reviewing facts and vocabulary and

thinking critically on pg. 10 of text– Answer questions 1-5 in your

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