Wellness
What does the term "wellness" mean?
Wellness defines the activities you do to keep yourself healthy.
What is one example of an environmental influence?
Pollution, the people around you, litter, nature, etc.
What is a consequence?
What is one way to determine whether you are truly hungry?
Stomach rumbling, trouble concentrating, mouth salivating.
Name one long term risk of smoking.
Heart disease, cancer, lung problems, etc.
Name two of the eight dimensions of wellness.
Social, Intellectual, Physical, Spiritual, etc.
Name two examples of biological influences.
What does the B stand for in the 4 steps of decision making?
Brainstorm!
Name two reasons why people eat even though they aren't hungry.
Boredom, sadness, anxiety, etc.
Vitamin __ is one of the vitamins responsible for building healthy bones!
Vitamin D
Name one symptom of anxiety.
Rapid heartbeat, trouble focusing, shakiness, stomach upset, irritability, etc.
Name all three major influences on our health.
Environmental, Biological, and Behavioral.
What is the final thing we must do after we make decisions in our life.
Evaluate them!
Name one source of vegetarian protein.
Beans, nuts, seeds, etc.
Adolescents and teens need about __-__ hours of sleep a night.
8-10
The quality of our ______ connections has a major influence on our overall health.
Social.
How long does it take for a habit to form?
2 months
What is a value, and how can our values influence our decision making?
Values are what we care about. Values can influence our decisions by guiding us to do what we feel is kind and just.
Omega 3s are a healthy fat that helps with brain functioning. Name one food that has omega 3s in it.
Avocados, fish, nuts and seeds, etc.
What is the smallest unit of human life?
A cell.
It's not just physical! Engaging in regular physical exercise can reduce rates of _____ and ________.
Anxiety and depression.
Name two ways to practice mindfulness on a daily basis.
Meditation, yoga, coloring, breathing, etc.
Name all four steps of the 4 steps of healthy decision making! Hint...DBDE
D-efine the problem
B-Brainstorm your options
D-Decide and act
E-Evaluate your decision
What are the three things that make unhealthy food so addictive?
Sugar, salt, and fat.
The digestive system is an example of a human body system. How many body systems do we have?
11