Holistic Health
What area of health does managing stress fall under?
Mental Health
What are 3 healthy ways to prepare/cook foods?
Boil, bake, steam, grill, etc
Name 3 good ways to cope with stress.
Talk to someone (have a good social network), eating healthy, getting a good amount of sleep, exercising, doing something that you are good at/enjoy (art, singing, dancing, etc), meditation/breathing exercises, listening to music, etc.
Name one benefit and one risk of being online.
Stalkers, hackers, catfishing, people are more brave behind a screen which can lead to cyberbullying, lose control of where your info is being sent, things are on the internet forever, etc.
Having supportive friends, good communication skills, and healthy relationships are examples of this aspect of holistic health.
Social Health
Why is water so a great beverage choice?
Water has no calories and keeps you hydrated.
The ability to bounce back after challenges or hard times is called this.
Resilience
Name 2 ways that you can protect yourself while being online.
Set your privacy settings high, don’t accept invites from people you don’t know, don’t meet people in person that you met online, don’t give away personal info (passwords etc), don’t store passwords on your computer, etc.
Name the 5 areas of Holistic Health
Mental, Physical, Social, Emotional, Spiritual
What are the 3 food groups AND how much should you have of each?
Fruits and vegetables - ½ plate, protein and grains - ¼ plate
Name 2 protective factors and 2 risk factors that could influence someone’s mental health.
Protective - strong family support, positive relationships, healthy coping skills and good decision making skills
Risk - lack of support, unhealthy relationships, peer pressure, high stress levels and substance abuse
When you post something online, it can stay there forever. This is called your ___.
Digital footprint
Give an example (other than religion) of something that can support your spiritual health.
Spiritual health is about finding purpose and meaning in life. This doesn’t always mean religion; it can also involve values, beliefs, and a connection to nature or the universe.
Name 3 factors that can affect our eating habits.
Physical/biological (hunger, appetite, level of physical activity)
Economic (income, cost and availability of food)
Marketing (advertising and trends)
Environmental (education, cooking skills, time, eating local)
Social (family, peers, meal patterns)
Psychological (stress, mood)
Cultural (attitudes, beliefs, and knowledge about food)
What are 2 warning signs that someone might be struggling with their mental health.
Isolation, change in eating habits, change in behaviour, change in sleeping habits, they are no longer interested in things that they used to be interested in, anxiety, aggressive behaviour, grades dropping, etc
What does THINK stand for?
Is it true, helpful, inspiring, necessary, kind
What is the difference between mental and emotional health?
Mental health includes our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Emotional health is our ability to manage our emotions and deal with the challenges in our lives.
What are the energy balance equations?
Food intake < Energy expenditure = lose weight
Food intake > Energy expenditure = gain weight
Food intake = energy expenditure = weight stays the same
What are 2 external and 2 internal factors that may influence someone’s mental health.
Internal - self-esteem, self-confidence, self discipline, problem-solving skills, strong sense of self, coping and self monitoring skills, the ability to make healthy choices, cultural pride, etc.
External - social, economic, cultural and environmental circumstances, supportive social network, etc.
Continued exposure to violent and aggressive imagery can _______________________ people.
Desensitize