Health: Unit 1

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What the 5 health goals for 2030?

-Accomplish healthy, thriving lives and well-being free of preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death -Eliminate health differences, achieve health equity, and achieve health literacy to improve the health and well-being of all -Create social, physical, and economic environments that promote obtaining the full potential for health and well-being for all -Engage leadership and the public across multiple sectors to take action and design policies that improve the health and well being for all -Promote healthy development, healthy behaviors, and well-being across all life stages

In the United States life expectancy increased by 30 years between 1900 and 2000. Why?

-Better healthcare -Nutrition -Sanitation -Working conditions

What are 3 ways in which you can evaluate a risk factor?

-Consider both short and long term consequences. -Ask whether you can control the risk factor. -Research the possible benefits and risks of a decision.

What are some examples that will put you closer to the "wellness" side of the continuum?

-Healthy diet -Good amount of physical activity -Sleeping -Hobbies and interests

What two factors can be used to evaluate health?

-Life expectancy -Quality of life

To have a high quality of life a person cannot only focus on one aspect of health. People must work to improve all aspects of health. The 5 aspects that are important to overall health are?

-Physical -Intellectual -Social -Spiritual -Emotional

What are some examples of unhealthy habits?

-Staying up late and reducing the number of hours of sleep. -Over eating -smoking or vaping

What are some examples that will put you closer to the "illness" side of the wellness continuum?

-Unhealthy diet or eating habits (eating to much & eating to little) -Lack of physical activity -Substance abuse (drugs & alcohol)

Examples of emotional wellness

-accepting yourself for who you are -having a generally positive outlook -taking care of yourself -willing to ask for help -recognizing and managing stressors

Knowing which behaviors are healthy doesn't guarantee good health. What skills are necessary to develop healthy behaviors?

-analyzing information -accessing information -communicating -decision making

Strategies of intellectual wellness

-create a list of goals for yourself -reflect on your passions in life

Examples of social wellness

-developing healthy relationships with family & friends -respecting and understanding other individuals -respecting culture of others -manage unhealthy relationships & healthy relationships -spend time with loved ones -feeling self confident alone or with others

Strategies to enhance emotional wellness

-focus on the present moment and what you are able to control -strive for balance by making time for things you enjoy and family and friends -create a list in your mind or on paper of all your strengths and accomplishments

Example of strategies to enhance spiritual wellness

-focus on the present moment and your physical health -participate in activities that connect the mind and body such as yoga -give back by volunteering, helping others, or by performing random acts of kindness.

Examples of spiritual wellness

-having an overall sense of peace & well being -understanding your own values -feeling part of a larger community -recognizing that spirituality is a personal experience -respecting the values and beliefs of others

Examples of physical wellness

-maintaining an active lifestyle -eating nutritionally -eliminate alcohol and tobacco -sleeping enough to feel rested -schedule regular doctor visits

Strategies to enhance social wellness

-plan activities with others -join clubs & teams -talk and be social with friends and family

Examples of intellectual Wellness

-seeking out resources to help make decisions -challenging yourself to new life experiences -having a well-developed sense of self -setting career and academic goals -having friends & peers who can support you

Strategies to enhance physical wellness

-set small goals -sign up for fitness, sport, or other, recreation programs -compare your intake against U.S. food guidelines -eat a balanced breakfast daily

______________ _______________ is ability to get information about health related products and services.

Accessing information Locating a doctor or health counselors in the community can help develop the skill of evaluating the proper health information.

____________ means to speak or write in support of a person or issue.

Advocate/advocacy Advocacy involves using communication to influence and support others in making positive health decisions. EX: you can advocate for changes to make your community a healthier place to live.

________________ __________________ is recognizing that your decision is based on your culture, media, or what your friends may like.

Analyzing influences Is an important skill for promoting health is recognizing the influences that culture, media, and friends have on our health habits.

What are some ways a person can become more socially healthy?

By getting involved with others. -At school (Clubs, sports teams) -The community (Scouting, youth groups, YMCA) -Family relationships

Having the ability to _______________ your thoughts and feelings helps you maintain close relationships.

Communicate Good communication skills allows you to resolve conflicts as well as help you to express your opinions and show care and respect for others

A ________________ is a gradual progression through many stages between one extreme and another.

Continuum

_______________ is the beliefs and patterns of behaviors that are shared by a group of people and passed from generation to generation.

Culture Cultural groups may include a nation, region of a country, or ethnic group.

_____________ health is how well you react to events in your life.

Emotional Health You are emotionally healthy when the feelings you experience are appropriate responses to events.

_______________ __________________ focuses on the ability to understand, share, and manage our feelings. It is also affected to the degree by which we are positive and enthusiastic about life and are able to cope with life challenges.

Emotional wellness

_______________ is all of the physical and social conditions that surround a person and can influence a person's health.

Environment

What are some aspects of culture that can influence health?

Foods is one example that can influence your health. In some cultures people eat little to no meat; in other cultures meat is the majority of their diet. Emotions is another example. In some cultures, a public display of emotions is typical while other cultures tend to keep their emotions private.

How can friends influence one's health?

Friends can influence health in many different ways both good and bad. Friends who take to many risks can put a lot of pressure on you to do the same. Your social environment is healthier when you choose to have a concern for friends health as well as your own.

________________ is whether you are male or female.

Gender Gender can influence your health because risk factors may vary between males and females.

A _______________ is a behavior that is repeated so often it becomes automatic.

Habit

____________ refers to the overall well-being of your body, mind, and relationships with people.

Health

_______________ ________________ is having the ability to gather, understand, and use health information to improve one's health.

Health literacy Achieving health literacy: literacy is having the ability to read and write

______________ are all the traits that are passed biologically from parent to child.

Heredity Ex: skin color is a trait that can affect your risk of developing skin cancer. Those with fair skin are at greater risk for developing skin cancer than those with a darker skin complexion.

_____________ ____________ focuses on life-long learning and ability to open and challenge our minds with new concepts, issues, and experiences. It also involves being engaged in creative, stimulating mental activities, expanding our knowledge and skills, and using our talents to help others solve problems.

Intellectual Wellness

You are _____________ healthy when your mind is alert.

Intellectual health You are intellectually healthy when you learn from your mistakes and recognize your achievements.

Practicing Healthful Behaviors - Do some of your current behaviors enhance your health? Do others place your health at risk? Why is this important?

It is important to develop strategies for maintain healthy behaviors and reducing the possibilities of risky behaviors.

_________________ is the number of years a person can expect to live.

Life expectancy

____________ ____________ is key to protecting your health.

Making decisions Decision making is important to maintaining your health. You will be able to identify your alternatives, think of possible outcomes of a decision, and consider your values.

____________ is a form of communication that provide news and entertainment.

Media Media can have a positive and negative influence on your health.

Your physical environment includes both your _____________ and _____________ surroundings.

Outdoor and indoor The quality of air you breathe and the quality of water you drink are both important to your health.

_________________ _______________ refers to physical health. Individuals who achieve physical wellness are able to incorporate knowledge about nutrition and healthy eating habits, exercise and fitness, and personal hygiene into their daily routine.

Physical wellness

______________ health is how well your body functions.

Physically healthy When you are physically healthy you are able to carry out everyday tasks without getting tired.

______________ is taking action to avoid disease, injury, and other negative health outcomes.

Prevention

______________ is the overall satisfaction that a person gets from life. For many people, a high quality of life is one of their goals. A goal is a result that a person aims for and works hard to get.

Quality of life

Healthy 2020 includes specific objectives to reduce _______________.

Risky Behaviors

What is one of the leading cause of death among young people related to behaviors that healthy 2020 sought to change?

Seat belts One goal of healthy people 2020 is for 92.4% of the population to use seat belts by the year 2020, which is 10% increase over current levels of seat belt use.

What helps translate knowledge into behavior?

Setting goals Once you set your goal, you can develop an action plan which is a series of specific steps you can take to achieve your goal.

________________ environment includes the people spend time with-your family, friends, classmates, and other people in your community.

Social Most of us learn their first basic health lessons from family: wash your hands before you eat, brush your teeth before going to bed, looking both ways before crossing a street. Family members can also have an influence on both you emotional and mental/intellectual health.

____________ health is how well you get along with others.

Social health You are socially healthy when you have loving relationships, respect the rights of others, and are able to give and accept help.

_____________ ________________ focuses on the ability to interact and relate to others. It is influenced by the degree to which we can establish and maintain positive relationship and contribute to our school, community, and environment.

Social wellness

The __________ ______________ recognizes the importance of searching for meaning and purpose in life. It also involves gaining a better understanding of your beliefs and values and behaving in ways that are consistent with them.

Spiritual Dimension

What is the purpose of the wellness wheel?

The wellness wheel is a visual guide to better understand the 5 dimensions of one's health or areas of an individual's life that make up their overall health.

__________ are the standards and beliefs that are most important to you.

Values

_______________ is state of low level health.

illness

One end of the continuum represents poor health, often referred to as "_______________", and the opposite end representing the perfect, ideal health often referred to as "_________________".

illness & wellness

A ____________ _____________ is an action or condition that increases the likelihood of injury, disease, or other negative outcomes.

risk factor

_______________ is a state of high level health.

wellness


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