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This comprehensive guide explores the concept of health as a combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being. Learn about wellness, prevention strategies, health education, and Healthy People 2010 initiatives. Delve into the impact of heredity, the health triangle (social, physical, mental/emotional aspects), and environmental influences on well-being. Understand risk behaviors, cumulative risks, and the importance of abstinence for maintaining good health. Challenge yourself with thought-provoking writing assignments to deepen your understanding of health and wellness concepts.
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Notes Chapter 1.1 • Health is the combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being. >>>>Being healthy is striving to be the best you can be at any given time.
Wellness an overall state of well-being, or total health. Example: A person with a balanced life is said to have a high degree of wellness.
Prevention practicing health and safety habits to remain free of disease and injury. Examples: • Wearing seat belts • Applying sun screen • Avoiding unsafe areas.
Health education the providing of accurate health information to help people make healthy choice. >>>Warning labels, ingredients, and safety guidelines are all examples of health education.
Healthy People 2010 is a nationwide health promotion and disease prevention plan designed to serve as a guide for improving the health of all people in the United Sates. • Health literacy refers to a person’s capacity to learn about and understand basic health information and service and use there resources to promote his or her health and wellness.
The Health Continuum • The continuum shows that your health can be measured on a sliding scale, with many degrees of health and wellness. • What three behaviors would help you move toward a positive life style?
Notes Chapter 1.2 Heredity • Refers to all the traits that were biologically passed on to you from your parents. >>>Beyond your physical health, heredity can also influence personality and basic intellectual abilities and talents.
The Health Triangle Social Physical Mental/Emotional How does one effect the other?
Environment • Is the sum of your surroundings >>> including your family, your neighborhood, your school, ect
Peers • Are the people of the same age who share similar interests. >>> Your peers include friends and classmates.
Culture • Refers to the collective beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group >>> Examples: ethnic group & community
Media • The various methods of communicating information such as radio, TV, film, and newspapers
Type IIWriting assignment • Climate is one factor that can influence your health. What other aspects of a person’s physical environment can affect his or her health? • 10 minute time limit • Double spaced
Notes: Ch 1.3 Risk behaviors • Are actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others. >>>Not wearing seat belts, smoking, or alcohol use.
Cumulative risks • Are the risks that increase in effect with each added risk. >>> Behaviors repeated over time and the negative effects that lead to serious health consequences
Abstinence • Is avoiding harmful behaviors. >>>Not using drugs, tobacco, or alcohol
Type II • What positive effects on others might result from your participation in a campaign that promotes abstinence from substance use?
