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