Chapter 1 Understanding Health and Wellness

1. Chapter 1 UnderstandingHealth and Wellness Lesson 1 Your Total Health Teacher’s notes are available in the notes section of this presentation. Next >>

2. In this lesson, you will be able to • identifythe three parts of health. • explainthe difference between health and wellness. • describehow the mind and the body are connected.

3. A combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being • health • wellness • mind-body connection A state of well-being or balanced health over a longer period of time How your emotions affect your physical and overall health and how your overall health affects your emotions

4. Three Parts of Good Health Your total health involves all the parts of your life. health A combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being

5. Three Parts of Good Health You need all three sides to complete the health triangle. Each side supports the other two sides to make up your total health.

6. Physical Health Physical health involves the condition of your body. Physical Health Tips Eat a well-balanced diet. Do plenty of physical activity. Get plenty ofsleep. See your doctor and dentist regularly. Always wear a safety belt in vehicles. Wear protective gear when involved in physical activities. Follow the safety rules at school. Do not use tobacco products, alcohol, or other drugs.

7. Mental/Emotional Health • Mental health refers to your ability to solve problems and handle the daily events in your life. • Emotional health involves feelings, such as happiness, sadness, and anger. • Taking actions is an important part of mental/emotional health. When you have good mental health: • You are able to see new ways of doing things. • You can handle the changes that come your way. • Good emotional health means knowing and sharing your feelings and responding to them in positive ways. • Face challenges in a positive yet realistic way. • Be patient with yourself. • Know that everybody makes mistakes—including you! • Take action to reach your goals. • Take responsibility for your actions.

8. Social Health Social health describes how you relate to people at home, at school, and everywhere else. Strong friendships and warm family relationships are signs of good social health. Social Health Tips Be friendly. Be open-minded. Be supportive. Be encouraging. Help friends and family reach goals. Show friends and family you care. Be truthful and reliable. Listen carefully. Follow through on promises. Don’t argue when you disagree.

9. Your Overall Wellness You can maintain overall wellness by practicing good health habits and making smart choices for your mind and body. wellness A state of well-being or balanced health over a longer period of time Even though your physical, mental/emotional, and social health may change daily, your overall wellness takes the longer view. It is the balance between the three sides of your health triangle over weeks and months. The smart choices that you make everyday contribute to your wellness over your lifetime.

10. The Mind-Body Connection The mind-body connection shows how important it is to keep the three sides of the health triangle in balance. mind-body connection How your emotions affect your physical and overall health and how your overall health affects your emotions Your mind and body connect through your nervous system. This system includes thousands of miles of nerves. The nerves link your brain to every part of your body. Upsetting thoughts and feelings can affect the signals that go our from your brain to other parts of your body.

11. In this lesson, you will be able to • identifythe three parts of health. • explainthe difference between health and wellness. • describehow the mind and the body are connected.

12. The Mind-Body Connection Emotions Your emotionalhealth affects yourphysical and overallhealth. Your physical and overall health affectsyour emotional health. Physicaland OverallHealth

13. The Three Sides of Health • Physical – the condition of your body • Mental/Emotional – your thoughts, feelings and emotion • Social – the way you relate to others SOCIAL PHYSICAL MENTAL/EMOTIONAL

14. Three equal sides means the three areas of health are equally cared for. • Unequal sides means the three areas of health are not equally cared for.

15. Maintaining A Healthy Balance • To be truly healthy you need to work on keeping your triangle balanced. • Nobody’s health triangle is perfectly balanced all the time. A healthy person is aware enough to know when one side starts go get out of balance. SOCIAL PHYSICAL MENTAL/EMOTIONAL

16. Page 9 MENTAL/EMOTIONAL PHYSICAL SOCIAL

17. Lesson 1 Review What I Learned VocabularyDefine health. Health is a combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being.

18. Lesson 1 Review What I Learned Give ExamplesList three activities that can contributeto your total health. Sample answer: Activities include having friends, understanding your strengths and weaknesses, and exercising regularly.

19. Lesson 1 Review What I Learned DistinguishWhat is the difference between healthand wellness? Health is how you feel at a particular point in time. Wellness is a total state of well-being.

20. Lesson 1 Review Thinking Critically AnalyzeRead the story of Samantha on page 4.What parts of her health triangle are out of balance?Suggest ways she could balance her health triangle. Her physical health is out of balance. She needs more sleep to balance her health triangle.

21. Lesson 1 Review Thinking Critically DescribeName and describe at least three traits that you might find in a person who has good social health. Sample answer: A person who has good social health is truthful, supports his or her family, and has friends.

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