Health Triangle
What is the definition of "health"?
The combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being.
Give me two examples of physical health
sleeping, nutrition, exercising, etc.
Mental/Emotional health is defined as...
1. how you feel about yourself, meet life's daily demands, and how you cope w/your life problems
Social health is about how well you ____.
get along with others
The health continuum spans from ____ to ____.
a loss of health (premature death) and wellness at one end to a high-level of wellness a the other.
What are the three areas of the health triangle?
physical, mental/emotional, and social
How many hours of sleep each night should a person get?
8-10 hours
___ is a deep-seated sense of meaning and purpose in life. This can involve religion, values, or a person's character.
spiritual health
You don't need to have lots of ____ to have good social health.
friends
What does it mean that the health is always subject to change?
What is one example of risky behaviors to each side of the heath triangle?
physical - not exercising, poor nutrition, lack of sleep, drugs
mental/emotional - negative thoughts, stress, anxiety, depressionsocial - isolation, no friends, yelling at family or friends
One should engage in how much time of physical activity every day?
60 minutes
When you are mentally and emotionally healthy, you are able to express your emotions in ____ ways.
appropriate or positive ways
Which is true about a person in good social health?
a. spends lots of time alone
b. has few friends at school
c. gets along with others
(c) gets along with others
Name 2 lifestyle factors that can start moving a person towards the lowerend of the continuum.
drugs, alcohol, vaping, injuries, diabetes, cancers, etc
What happens if one side of the health triangle is affected?
They can all become affected.
What are three things you should avoid using to keep a healthy body?
tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs
Which is not a mental/emotional action on the health triangle?
a. get 8-10 hours of sleep each night
b. accept responsibility for actions
c. deal with life's stresses & frustrations
get 8-10 hours of sleep each night
All are examples of a healthy social relationship except a. respect
b. trust
c. conflict
(c) conflict
A __ __ is an ongoing condition or illness.
chronic disease
Describe which area each side of the triangle represents.
Physical - how the body functions.
Mental/Emotional - how a person thinks and feels.
Social - how a person interacts with those around them.
How many cups of water should we drink each day
8 cups
how can having a fixed mindset affect a person's mental health
negative feelings and thoughts, having a "I can't do this attitude", not meeting goals
thinking positive thoughts in a relationship takes place primarily on what level?
a. physical
b. emotional
c. spiritual
(b) emotional
You are likely to move in a positive direction on the health continuum if you
a. agree to negative peer pressure
b. fail to practice healthful behaviors
c. regularly eat a healthful diet
c. regularly eat a healthful diet