Health Promotion
What is health promotion from the Ottawa Charter
The process of enabling people to increase control over and improve their health
How long should we wash our hands?
20 secs
Carbohydrates
What is mental health
Mental health is a person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
What is physical activity?
Name two ways for Primary Prevention
Immunization
Education
Name three infection prevention measures
Hand hygiene, vaccinations, PPE
Why is fibre important in the diet?
Promotes digestion, constipation, and lower cholesterol
What are two factors affecting mental health
Genetics, life experiences, relationships,housing, and access to health care
What is one health risk associated with physical inactivity?
Risk of Obesity, heart disease, HTN, and Diabetes
Name 3 social determinants of health
Income and social status
Food security
Education and Literacy
Housing
Employment and working conditions
Gender
Race & Racism
What level of prevention is done when a nurse recommends a Mammogram?
Secondary level
A patient with Osteoporosis asks what two nutrients are important for bone health
Calcium and Vitamin
What is the difference between mental health and mental illness?
Mental health refers to overall well-being,
Mental illness refers to conditions that affect thoughts, emotions, behaviors, or functioning.
How does exercise prevent cardiovascular disease?
What is the difference between equality and equity
Equality - Giving people the same things
Equity- Fairness in every situation
Why is early detection important?
It allows treatment to begin sooner and improve outcomes
Name 3 iron-rich foods
Red meat, Spinach, Lentils, Fortified Cereals
What is burnout?
Burnout is emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress.
How can physical activity improve mental health?
Reduces stress hormones, improves mood, decreases anxiety, and depression symptoms
What is upstream thinking in health promotion?
Focuses on changing the root causes of poor health by targeting social, economic, and structural policies rather than treating individual symptoms downstream.
- Inspect feet daily, Wash and dry feet thoroughly, wear properly fitting shoes, never walk barefoot, keep blood glucose under control, report any cuts, blisters, and sores.
Balanced plate according to Canada's Food Guide
Half plate of fruit and veggies
1 quarter of whole grain foods
1 quarter of protein
What is resilience, and how does it relate to mental health promotion?
It is the ability to adapt and recover from stress or adversity, strengthening resilience improves coping and well-being
What role does physical activity play in health promotion?
Empowers the individual to improve wellness, prevent illness, and maintain quality of life.