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Ch. 1 Outline. Health- The combination of physical, mental/emotional and social well-being. General Health- Lesson 1. Health is a point on a continuum from poor to excellent Health is dynamic- it is constantly changing Do changes occur suddenly or gradually?
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Ch. 1 Outline Health- The combination of physical, mental/emotional and social well-being
General Health- Lesson 1 Health is a point on a continuum from poor to excellent Health is dynamic- it is constantly changing Do changes occur suddenly or gradually? Wellness- a state of overall well-being (living a healthy life) Health Education- providing accurate health information to help people make healthy choices Healthy People 2010- a nationwide health promotion plan designed to improve the health of the nation- now it is 2014! Health Literacy- a person’s ability to learn and understand basic health information- you do not need to understand complex medical terms
Lifestyle Factors • Longevity- How long a person lives • Lifestyle Factors- Behaviors you do everyday that can affect your health • Positive Factors- 1. 8-10 hrs. sleep 2. HEALTHY Breakfast & Nutritious Food 3. Physically Active 60 min./day 4. Maintain a healthy weight 5. Avoid tobacco, alcohol & drugs 6. abstinence from premarital sex 7. manage stress 8. positive relationships 9. practice safe behaviors/Prevention- ( seat belts, helmets, sunscreen)
Lifestyle Factors • Negative Factors • 1. Using tobacco, alcohol or drugs • 2. No breakfast, unhealthy diet • 3. Sedentary lifestyle- no exercise • 4. Abusive relationships • 5. Premarital sex, having multiple partners • 6. Not practicing prevention (seat belts, helmets, etc.) Become a critical thinker and be able to evaluate health information, using reliable resources and be able to communicate your knowledge
Health Triangle • Physical- • Energy to perform daily activities • Cope with stress and challenges • Resist diseases • Avoid injury • Eat right • Exercise • Avoid substance abuse
Health Triangle • Mental/Emotional • Understand your feelings and healthy ways to express them • Learn new things (read for pleasure) • Accept responsibility for your actions • Have strong values and beliefs- good character • Deal positively with frustrations- positive outlook • Positive self esteem & self image
Health Triangle • Social • How you get along with others • Ability to make friends • Ability to cooperate with others • Good communication skills • Showing respect for yourself and others
Influences on Health • Heredity- traits passed on biologically by your parents • Physical features • Tendency for certain illnesses and disease resistance • Intellectual abilities • Personality • Risk Taking genes
Influences on Health • Environment- The sum of your surroundings • Physical- air pollution, school, community. Crime rate • Social- family, friends, peers -(people of the same age who share similar interests)
Additional Influences Culture- ethnic foods, traditions, religion Attitude- your perception or view of events **Behavior- This is the one you have the most control over** Media- internet, TV, magazines, movies, etc. Technology- computers, advanced medical tests and treatments
Reducing Health Risks- Lesson 3 • Risk Behaviors- actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others • Not wearing a seat belt • Drinking and driving • Not wearing helmets and other protective gear • Substance abuse • Unhealthy diet • No exercise
Health Risks • Cumulative Risks- risks that increase in effect with each added risk – 2 types • Doing something over a long period of time such as smoking a pack of cigarettes everyday for 20 years or eating McDonald’s Hamburger and fries everyday for 20 years • More that one risk at a time- ex.- driving on a rainy day without your seatbelt and texting
Health Risks • Abstinence- Avoiding harmful behaviors 1. Avoiding Premarital Sex- the most common type-advantages • No unplanned pregnancy • No STDs • No emotional problems such as guilt or regret • Avoiding Tobacco, alcohol and drugs • No DUIs, accidents, addiction • No illegal activity
Health Health almost always comes down to one thing- the choices or decisions that you make!
Ch. 2 Outline- Lesson 1 • Health Skills- tools and strategies that help you improve all aspects of your health • Interpersonal Communication- exchange of thoughts feelings and beliefs between two or more people • Communication- Sending and receiving messages • Clearly say what you mean- use “I” messages • Speak in a respectful tone- match facial expressions and body gestures • Be a good listener- avoid interrupting, eye contact, nod and question appropriately
Health Skills • Refusal Skills- How to say “No” • Say “No” assertively (clear and confident) • Change the subject • Suggest alternatives • Use appropriate body language • Make excuses • Leave, if necessary • Avoid places that might put you in a precarious position
Health Skills • Conflict resolution • Calm down and think- count to 10 before reacting • Discuss and listen • Use a polite tone of voice- use “I” messages • Take a time out- leave if necessary
Health Skills • Self Management • Practice Healthy behaviors • Manage stress- music, laugh, meditate, yoga, manage time, etc. • Analyze Influences • Internal influences- your likes and dislikes, values, goals, dreams • External influences- family, peers, environment, media, culture, etc. • Access reliable information- your parents, medical provider, government agencies, reliable educational and medical sites • Advocate for the health of others- influence healthy choices
Decision Making I need six volunteers- Put yourself in the order that you should make a decision.
Decisions and Goals- Lesson 2 • Decision Making Process • State the situation • List the options • Weigh the outcomes- Healthy–Ethical–Legal-Parents approve • Consider Values- honesty, responsibility, respect, etc. • Make a decision and act • Evaluate the decision (make adjustments if needed)
Goals • Short term goal- something you can reach in a short period of time • Long term goal- a goal you can reach over an extended period of time – made up of short term goals • Action plan for goals • Set a specific goal • List the steps needed • Identify sources of help • Set a reasonable time frame • Evaluate your progress – a chart or calendar • Reward yourself for reaching your goal!
Character- Lesson 3 • Character- distinctive qualities that describe how a person thinks, feels and behaves • Good character- Strong core ethical values- responsibility, honesty, integrity, respect- which are held in high regard across all cultures! • Traits- stand up for beliefs, stand up against bullies, good role models, volunteer • Developing good character- affects your decisions, actions and behavior • Positive role models- someone whose success or behavior serves as an example for others- parents, grandparents, siblings, coaches, teachers, celebrities(be careful) • Demonstrate Character- • Make a difference at home- help out around the house, follow rules • Make a difference at school- join ASG, pick up trash, respect others • Make a difference in the community- volunteer, obey laws, develop tolerance of other people
Chapter 3 Outline • Health Consumer- anyone who purchases health products or services • Influences- Advertising- Strategies or Techniques • Bandwagon • Humor • Celebrity/Rich & Famous • Great Outdoors • Free gifts • Good times • Sex appeal • Testimonial • Artistic • Jingles • Logos- logic, statistics, experts, facts • Ethos- testimonial, respect, trustworthiness • Pathos- emotional appeal, empathy, sympathy, love, guilt
Consumer Choices • Comparison Shopping- price, quality, features, warranty, safety • Read Product labels • Directions for use • Precautions and warnings • Intended use • Amount and recommended use • Ingredients- listed from most by weight to least, some will list active ingredients • Expiration dates & manufacturer
Community Health Services Primary Care Physician- main doctor Health Care System- HMO or PPO insurance Specialists- medical doctors trained to handle specific areas – allergist, pediatrician, oncologist, orthopedist, psychiatrist, dermatologist, OB/GYN, podiatrist, gastroenterologist
Community Health Agencies FDA- Food and Drug Administration CDC- Centers for Disease Control WHO- World Health Organization USDA- United States Department of Agriculture EPA- Environmental Protection Agency