Health Dimensions of wellness Study Mid-Term

Why is it important to care for your body? (This question is asking about your own personal opinion on the importance of physical health):

better overall health, including in your relationships.

List at least 3 ways to improve your mental wellness:

Make a social connection — especially face-to-face — a priority, Stay active, Talk to someone

What is the weekly recommendation for physical activity?

150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and 2 days of muscle-strengthening activity

If you are physically active for 150 minutes a week, how much less of a risk do you have of all-cause mortality (death by any cause)?

150 to 300 minutes a week was linked to a 21%-23%

Why is it important to develop healthy habits?

Adopting new, healthier habits may protect you from serious health problems like obesity and diabetes.

Wellness is a holistic approach to health. Can you tell me what the word holistic means (you can look it up)?

Applied to health, holism means treating the whole person — taking into account more than just the physical symptoms of disease or injury.

Does physical wellness focus on just the present (now) or is the future important too?

Both are important

What are the 2 leading causes of death in the United States?

Cancer was the second leading cause of death, after heart disease

What are the 8 dimensions of wellness?

Dimension 1:emotional Dimension 2: physical, Dimension 3:occupational, Dimension 4: Intellectual Dimension 5:financial Dimension 6:social Dimension 7:environmental Dimension 8:spiritual parts

Is social wellness connected to mental/emotional wellness? Why/why not?

Emotional health is enhanced by social well-being.

Does environmental wellness have to do with the Earth's natural environment (water, grass, air, etc.)?

Environmental wellness involves being able to be and feel physically safe in safe and clean surroundings and to be able to access clean air, food, and water.

What is physical health/wellness ?

Explain Definition. Physical wellness consists of recognizing the need for physical activity, healthy foods, and sleep, as well as preventing illness and injury or managing chronic health conditions.

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Define, what is financial security. Is this the same as being wealthy?

Having enough money to meet your need is not the same thing as being wealthy

What is the reason for gaining weight? (Hint: think calories)

If you take in more calories than you burn per day, you'll likely gain weight

Intellectual Wellness Is intellectual wellness strictly about your IQ?

It's not only our IQ that matters when it comes to decision-making, often our general knowledge and common sense are more important

What types of physical activity programs are most successful in reducing falls and fall-related injuries?

Leg and balance

Mental health is defined as

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

Are they connected?

No

Are they the same? (health and wellness)

No

Do you have to be religious to have spiritual wellness?

No

Financial Wellness Must you be "rich" or wealthy to obtain financial wellness?

No

Is mental health the same as mental illness?

No

Occupational Wellness Define occupational wellness in your own words:

Occupational wellnessis the ability to balance work and leisure in a way that promotes health.

Explain the definition of "Self-regulation". How do these words connect with physical health/wellness?

Self-regulation, emotion, and resilience a and b

What do morals, values, and beliefs have to do with spiritual wellness?

Spiritual wellness is being connected to something greater than yourself and having a set of values, principles, morals, and beliefs that provide a sense of purpose and meaning to life, then using those principles to guide your actions.

What kind of physical activity is known to slow the loss of bone density?

Weight-bearing aerobic activities

What is the definition of Wellness?

Wellness is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better physical and mental health outcomes so that instead of just surviving, you're thriving.

As a person without a job, do you still experience occupational wellness?

Yes

Does physical activity reduce your risk of dying early?

Yes

can you lift weights at an older age?

Yes

What 2 other things play a role in your intellectual wellness?

Your general knowledge and common sense.

Define environmental wellness in your own words:

having good health by occupying pleasant, stimulating environments that support well-being.

What are the Immediate Benefits of physical activity?

help keep your thinking, learning, and judgment skills sharp as you age.

Mental health is more than the absence of

mental,illness

Social Wellness In your own words, define what social wellness means:

the relationships we have and how we interact with others.

What is the definition of health?

the state of being free from illness or injury.

Explain how you, someone too young for a job, experience occupational wellness:

they can start off with little money.

Spiritual Wellness Define Spiritual Wellness in your own words:

to start doing something

Do finances contribute to your occupational wellness?

yes