1.1.1 Study: What Is Health?

Habits and Skills for Emotional and mental health

- Accept new ideas. - Take responsibility for your actions. - Find activities that you enjoy. - Be patient with yourself. - Learn new skills and information.

Examples of Social Traits of Social Health

- Communication - Network of Peers and Family Members - Ability to handle Conflict

Habits and Skills for Social health

- Develop communication skills. - Develop listening skills. - Care for others. - Develop healthy relationships.

External influences include:

- Family, Friends, Peers, Teachers - Media Messages - Cultural Background - Community or Environment in which you live in - Your Heredity

Examples of Physical Traits of Physical Health

- Food and Nutrition - Exercise and Movement - Sleep and Rest - Injuries and Illness

Habits and Skills for Physical health

- Practice good hygiene. - Eat a well-balanced diet. - Get plenty of sleep each night. - Exercise regularly.

These are functions of the skeletal system

- Produces red and white blood cells - Provides support for organs - Allows for movement

These are functions of the nervous system

- Releases hormones - Monitors chemical changes in the blood

These are functions of the respiratory system

- Removes carbon dioxide from the body - Allows for the breathing in of oxygen

These are examples of different types of muscle

- Smooth - Skeletal - Cardiac

Examples of Mental/ Emotional Health Traits

- Stress - Anger - Self-Image - Anxiety

These are endocrine glands

- Thyroid - Pituitary

Internal Influences include:

- Your Health Knowledge - Your Lifestyle - Your Likes and Dislikes - Your Experiences - How you feel about yourself

anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease.

Define Body Systems

A group of organs that work together to perform related functions.

body mass index

A measure of body fat derived from comparing a person's height with his or her weight. Abbreviated BMI.

schizophrenia

A mental health condition in which a person loses touch with reality.

bipolar disorder

A mental health condition. Marked by periods of intense excitement followed by periods of depression.

depression

A mental health condition. Symptoms include sadness and loss of interest in day-to-day activities.

Define Stress

A mental state consisting of strong feelings of anxiety, worry, or even anger caused by problematic events in one's life.

stress

A mental state consisting of strong feelings of anxiety, worry, or even anger caused by problematic events in one's life.

no-tolerance policy

A method of discipline in which anyone who breaks even a minor rule receives punishment. Such a policy is intended to reinforce the importance of the rules and deter violations. No-tolerance policies are also called zero-tolerance policies.

conflict resolution

A method of eliminating a problem. Can happen through negotiation and mediation.

diet

A pattern of food consumption.

Define Self-Image

A person's conception or mental image of him or herself.

Define Health

A person's overall physical, mental, and social condition. Not just the absence of disease or "feeling sick."

Health

A person's overall physical, mental, and social condition. Not just the absence of disease or "feeling sick."

health literacy

A person's understanding of his or her own health, as well as the ability to comprehend new information about health and medicine.

exercise

A physical activity that improves muscular or cardiorespiratory endurance, strength, flexibility, or body composition.

nutritional supplement

A product, usually in pill form, that provides a daily dose of one or more vitamins, minerals, or other under-consumed nutrients.

grief

A response to loss involving many emotions.

stigma

A set of negative and often unfair beliefs held by others that cause a person to feel ashamed.

emotional well-being

A state of positive emotional health.

mental well-being

A state of positive mental health.

Calorie

A unit of measure for how much energy is contained in food

risk behaviors

Actions that increase a person's chance of suffering an illness or injury.

health-promoting behavior

An action that improves a person's health and reduces the risk of illness or injury.

impulse

An immediate desire for something.

gang

An organized group of criminals with a structured membership and a defined leader.

physical activity

Any activity that involves bodily movement.

Biological and genetic elements of physical health

Are Include diseases or traits that have been passed down through family members. They can also include disabilities you were born with that might affect the way your body functions.

Be reasonable

Avoid using statements with the words "should" and "must," because you might be making unreasonable demands on yourself. You cannot accomplish everything you set out to do.

vitamins

Carbon-based compounds required in small amounts for normal growth and development.

"Drug and alcohol abuse"

Drug and alcohol abuse is often found among gang members. This behavior also lowers inhibitions. A person may be more likely to commit crimes while under the influence.

Be encouraging

Encourage yourself by giving yourself credit for making positive changes. If you did well on a project, do something nice for yourself. It could be as simple as taking some extra time to relax. Reward your accomplishments!

"Dropping out of school"

Gang behavior often leads people to drop out of school. They leave school so they can be a bigger part of gang activities.

"Teen parenthood"

Gang life involves unsupervised activities. Many young people who belong to gangs engage in sexual activity. This can lead to teenage parenthood.

"Prison time"

Gang members often commit crimes to pay for their lifestyle. If they are arrested for their crimes, they can go to prison.

"Violence"

Gang members often display violent behaviors toward people who are not in gangs. They also often act violently toward members of rival gangs. Through their criminal activities, gang members find other victims. The cycle of violence that gang members live in puts them at risk of injury and death.

aggression

Hostile or violent behavior toward someone else. This behavior may include an attack or confrontation.

How do you define your health?

How strong or athletic I am How happy and content I am How strong my friendships and relationships are How nutritious my food is How often I get sick (All of the above)

self-harming behavior

Hurting oneself on purpose with acts that may include cutting, piercing, or burning.

sedentary

Including little to no physical activity

Lifestyle Choices

Lifestyle choices that affect your physical health include the foods you eat, how much you exercise, and your sleep patterns. Whether you use tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs also affects your physical health.

coping skills

Methods used to deal with or manage a stressful situation.

minerals

Non-carbon-containing compounds required in small amounts for normal growth and development.

shortfall nutrients

Nutrients that are typically under-consumed within a group or population.

fat

One of the three main kinds of food molecules (along with carbohydrate and protein); energy storage molecules for the body.

"Unemployment"

People who are gang members usually have a difficult time getting legitimate jobs. They stay unemployed and often make money through crime and illegal activities.

Environmental factors such as____________________ can do serious damage to a person's physical health.

Pollution

Be confident

Relabel upsetting or negative thoughts and turn them into positive thoughts. Always try to do the best you can. Be confident, and think about how to do better next time.

A community can influence its members'_______________________ health by establishing public meeting places and funding community events.

Social

Be positive

Sometimes things do not work out as planned. Instead of dwelling on disappointments, focus on the positive.

Define Organs

Specialized structures that carry out a specific function in a living organism.

stressors

Stimuli or situations that cause stress.

nutrients

Substances necessary for growth and development.

Define Health Care Choices

Such as how often you visit doctors and whether you follow your doctor's health advice, have a direct effect on your physical health.

Define Coping Strategies

Techniques or behaviors a person uses to handle stress.

Define Mental/Emotional Health

The ability of a person to learn new ideas, tolerate differences, distinguish fantasy from reality, and appropriately control and express his or her feelings.

cardiorespiratory endurance

The ability of the body's circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen to the muscles during sustained physical activity.

physical fitness

The ability to perform demanding physical activities without getting tired.

self-discipline

The ability to resist impulses and consistently behave in healthful and positive ways.

Muscular strength

The ability to throw a baseball the length of a field

delayed gratification

The act of avoiding an immediately enjoyable behavior in the hopes of getting an even better reward at a later time.

suicide

The act of taking one's own life voluntarily.

Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

The amount of a nutrient a healthy person should eat each day, varying by age and gender.

Daily Value

The approximate daily requirement for a nutrient. Food labels show what percentage of the Daily Value of each nutrient is contained in one serving.

Define Physical Health

The condition of a living organism's body at a given time.

Define Social Health

The condition of a person's relationships with others.

obesity

The condition of having an excessive weight for one's height, usually assessed by body mass index (BMI).

sleep hygiene

The habits and behaviors that promote healthful sleep patterns.

deficiency

The lack of a specific nutrient in one's diet.

body composition

The proportion of body fat to lean body mass.

fruits

The seed-containing parts of a flowering plant.

sleep deprivation

The state of not getting the proper amount or quality of sleep.

stress management

The use of coping skills to manage or reduce stress.

self-esteem

The way a person feels about him or herself at any particular time.

Be hopeful

Think hopefully. It is helpful when describing or thinking about a difficult situation you are trying to deal with.

desensitize

To cause someone to react less to something through repeated exposure.

desensitized

To cause someone to react less to something through repeated exposure.

Schools can promote students' physical health by establishing programs to discourage________________________

Violence

Be forgiving

We all make mistakes. They provide opportunities to learn what doesn't work. If you make a mistake, forgive yourself.

Define environmental factors

climate, air pollution, and harmful substances in foods can affect your physical health.

8%

have an anxiety disorders

20%

live with a mental condition, such as a serious mental disorder or an emotional disorder

50%

of all cases of mental disorders begin by age 14

75%

of mental disorders begin by 24