Dimensions of Health
This dimension of health relates to taking care of your body, like through exercise and getting enough sleep.
What is physical health?
The USDA's visual guide, shaped like a dinner plate, that helps you build a balanced meal.
What is MyPlate?
Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are known as these "big" nutrients that provide your body with energy.
What are macronutrients?
The "S" in S.M.A.R.T. stands for this, meaning your goal is clear and detailed.
What is Specific?
A list of specific actions you'll take to achieve your goal, like "setting an alarm" or "packing a healthy snack."
What are strategies?
This dimension involves how you get along with others, build relationships, and communicate effectively
What is social health?
This food group, rich in fiber, includes bread, pasta, and oatmeal.
What is the Grains group?
This macronutrient is the body's main source of fuel.
What are carbohydrates?
The "M" in S.M.A.R.T. stands for this, meaning you can track your progress with numbers or checkmarks.
What is Measurable?
Using a calendar with checkmarks or a journal to see your success is a way to do this.
What is tracking progress?
A component of this dimension of health includes managing your feelings, coping with stress, and having a positive outlook.
What is mental/emotional health?
According to MyPlate, these two food groups should make up half of your plate.
What are fruits and vegetables?
This macronutrient is essential for repairing tissues and building muscle.
What is protein?
The "A" in S.M.A.R.T. stands for this, meaning your goal is realistic and not impossible to complete.
What is Achievable (or Attainable)?
The "R" in S.M.A.R.T. stands for this, meaning the goal is important and meaningful to you.
What is Relevant?
The key idea that your physical, social, and mental health all affect each other.
What is interrelatedness (or that the dimensions are interconnected)?
This food group includes meat, beans, and nuts and is essential for building muscle.
What is the Protein group?
Vitamins and minerals are known as these "small" nutrients that your body needs to function and stay healthy.
What are micronutrients?
This part of a S.M.A.R.T. goal gives you a deadline or an end date.
What is Time-bound?
Identifying something that might get in your way, like a busy schedule, is identifying a potential one of these.
What is a challenge (or obstacle)?
An example of this is feeling stressed (mental health), which might cause you to lose sleep (physical health).
What is an example of how the dimensions of health are interrelated?
This food group includes milk, yogurt, and cheese, and is known for providing calcium to build strong bones.
What is the Dairy group?
Found in foods like olive oil and avocados, these types of fats are considered healthier for your heart.
What are unsaturated fats?
Analyze this goal and identify its weakest S.M.A.R.T. component: "To improve my health, I will stop eating all sugar and run five miles every single day, starting tomorrow and continuing forever."
What is "A" for Achievable? (The goal is too extreme and not realistic or sustainable for most people to maintain "forever.")
A person, place, or tool that can help you achieve your goal, such as a family member or a community gym.
What is a resource?