Health and Wellness
Define Health
Overall well-being of your body, mind, and relationships with others.
List the three areas of the wellness triangle
Physical, social, mental/emotional
Who is most likely to believe the things that they see or hear on social media?
Young children
Why is it important to know your family health history?
To be aware of what you could possibly be inherited
Number of years a person can expect to live
Define physical health
How well your body functions.
Traits that are passed down to you by your biological parents.
It is estimated that________, _________, and __________ account for 7 of every 10 deaths in the United States.
Heart disease, cancer, and diabetes
Define a continuum
A gradual progression through many stages between one extreme and another.
Define social health
How well you get along with others.
Physical environment factors and social environment factors
Give five signs of a mental illness
Anxiety
Depression
Excessive tiredness
Loss of self-esteem
Loss of interest in things you used to like
Loss of appetite
Weight gain or loss
Out-of-character personality changes
Many of the choices you make on a daily basis affect your position on the ________ __________.
health continuum
Define mental health
State of being comfortable with yourself, with others, and with your surroundings
If you have a positive attitude or outlook on life, you are an _______.
What is the leading cause of death for teens?
Motor vehicle crash
The five areas that can have an influence on your health
Heredity, Environment, Behavior, Attitude, Media & Technology
Give an example of each area of the wellness triangle. (Physical, Social, Mental/Emotional)
Physical: Healthy diet, exercise, adequate sleep, etc.
Social: Healthy relationships, keeping and making friends, etc.
Mental/Emotional: Taking time to relax, you like yourself for who you are, etc.
You have total control of your ______. (Unlike your heredity or environment)
Behavior
When talking to parents and grandparents about your family’s health history, which six diseases should you ask about?
Asthma, Heart Disease, Cancer, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, and Osteoporosis.