Health + Dimensions
What is the definition of Health?
the state of complete physical, mental and emotional, and social well-being
List 3 factors that can positively influence where you are located on the health continuum
Being young, being active, eating healthy, having friends, getting enough sleep etc.
Texting and driving and not wearing a helmet while participating in outdoor activities are behavioral risk factors for accidents and injuries.
True or False
True
How much sleep are teens reccomended?
8-10 hours of sleep
Define physical health and list two examples.
How well your body functions
-eating healthy
-exercising
-sleep
List 3 factors that can negatively impact where you are located on the health continuum.
Getting old, bad habits(smoking), illness, injuries, being lazy, eating unhealthy, etc.
What is a risk factor? List 3 examples
Affect the chance of experiencing a disease, injury, or decline in health
-Doing drugs
-texting and driving
-Not eating healthy
What are three genetic factors that can be inherited?
-weight/metabolism
-genetic diseases
-mental health conditions
Define Social Health and list 2 examples
How well you get along with others
-Having one close friend
-Joining a club or sport
-Healthy relationship with family
What is the health continuum used for?
To measure a person's health on a scale of optimal health to death. It is an "ESTIMATION"
What is a protective factor? list 3 examples
Protective factors decrease the risk of something negative happening
-Saying no or avoiding bad things
-wearing your seatbelt
-wearing an ankle brace for practice
-Being physically active
What is a modifiable risk? Give one example
Something that you can be changed
-quit smoking
-eat healthy
-become more physically active
Define Emotional Health and list 2 examples
Expression of your thoughts and feelings including emotions and moods
-Handling frustrations in life correctly
-Feeling confident in yourself
-Worrying what others think of you
Scenario:
Bill is 42, he is a doctor who lives in Virginia. He is very wealthy and does a lot of drugs. He lacks sleep because his schedule is so hectic. His family knows about his drug problem and he hasn't talked to them in years. Where would you place Bill on the health continuum, and why did you place him there?
I would say he is somewhere between 25-45 percent. Because he does drugs his social life isn't great and he isn't sleeping enough.
Why is it important to know about the different risk factors in our everyday lives?
Understanding aids healthy decision making
Knowing what is good from bad will help you make resposible decisions
What is the definition of a cumulative risk? Give 1 example
A risk that progressively gets worse over time or the more you do it.
-Smoking
-drugs
-vaping
-eating unhealthy
Define Mental Health and list two examples
How well you interpret information and makde decisions
-Being optimistic (think positively)
-learning new information
-having a mental illness
Scenario:
Alex is 50, He lives in California as an actor. He is usually pretty busy and stressed with work/life balance. He still has enough time to work out 3 times a week and has a paid chef that cooks him healthy meals. He has a good social media presence, which keeps him out of trouble. Where would you place Alex on the health continuum and why did you place them there?
I would place Alex at 50-70% range
What is the definition of Abstinence?
The act of not participating in something bad, therefore, there are no negative consequences
What is a nonmodifiable risk factor? Give 1 example
Something that you cannot change
-your age
-a genetic disease