Health Basics
What are the three sides of the Health Triangle?
Physical, Social, Mental/Emotional
Define Physical Health
How well your body functions.
Define Risk Behaviors
Risk behaviors are actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others.
List three things that need to happen for effective communication?
Eye contact
Speak clearly
Positive body language
Explain the difference between internal influence and external influence
Internal is from the person.
External is from an outside source.
Draw and label the three main points we discussed on the Health Continuum.
Premature Death ------------Most People/---------------High Level of Health
Define Mental/Emotional Health
Mental and Emotional Health covers your feelings and thoughts.
Risk + Risk = ______________________
Cumulative Risk
Communication that happens between two or more people is ____________.
Interpersonal communication
Taking action to influence others to address a health-related concern or to support a health-related belief.
Advocacy
Define Wellness.
Being in an overall state of health.
Define Social Health
Social Health refers to how well you get along with others.
Define Abstinence
Abstinence is avoiding risky behaviors
When attempting to solve a conflict, what are three things you should keep in mind?
Take time to calm down and think through the situation. (24 hour rule)
Speak calmly and listen!
Ask questions when appropriate.
Tone of voice.
Define goal.
Goals are something you aim for that takes planning and work
Define prevention.
Prevention is practicing health and safety habits to remain free of injury or disease.
Environment is one influence on your health, there are two components to this. What are they?
Physical Environment and Social Environment
Strategies that can help you say no when you are urged to take part in behaviors that are unsafe or unhealthful or to go against your values.
Risk Behaviors
For interpersonal communication to be effective, what are two things you need to focus on?
Clearly say what you mean.
Pay attention to how you something (tone, sarcasm)
Listen to the other person.
Character is...
Distinctive qualities that describe how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
List five Lifestyle Factors
Get 8-10 hours of sleep a night.
Eat a healthy breakfast.
Eat a variety of nutritious foods. (ROYGBIV)
Being physically active.
Maintaining a healthy weight.
Avoid tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.
Abstinence
Managing stress.
Having positive relationships.
Practicing safe behaviors to prevent injuries.
__________ is the ways you view situations, while __________ is the way you respond to situations.
Attitude and Behavior
List the five refusal strategies.
Say no in a firm voice.
Explain why.
Suggest alternatives.
Use appropriate body language.
Leave if necessary.
___________ is taking responsibility for your health
Self-management
Define SMART Goals.
Specific: Clear and well defined.
Measurable: Progress can be measured.
Attainable: You can reach your goal.
Realistic: Not too hard or too easy.
Time-bound: Has a deadline.