Dimensions ofHealth
Name the three main dimensions of health emphasized in class.
Physical, mental/emotional, and social health.
Health is best described as what?
A person's overall state of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being
What is the purpose of using a decision-making process?
To make thoughtful choices instead of acting without considering the consequences.
What does the S in SMART stand for?
Specific.
What is one major job of carbohydrates?
They provide the body with energy.
Which dimension of health includes how you think, feel, manage stress, and handle emotions?
Mental/emotional health.
Wellness focuses on what idea?
Making choices and taking actions that support overall health and well-being.
What should you do before making an important health decision?
Identify the problem or decision that needs to be made.
What does the M in SMART stand for?
Measurable.
Why is protein important?
It supports growth and repair of body tissues.
A student gets regular exercise, eats balanced meals, and gets enough sleep. Which dimension is most directly shown?
Physical health.
True or False: A person can be physically healthy but still need to improve another area of wellness.
True.
Why should you consider possible consequences before choosing?
So you can understand how each option may affect you and others.
What does the A in SMART stand for?
Achievable.
Which nutrient helps regulate body processes?
Vitamins
A student communicates well, builds positive friendships, and works well with others. Which dimension is this?
Social health.
Give one example of a daily choice that can affect more than one dimension of health.
Examples: exercising, getting enough sleep, eating well, or spending time with supportive friends.
If two choices both seem possible, what is a smart next step?
Compare the options and their possible consequences before choosing the best option.
What do the R and T in SMART stand for?
Relevant and Time-Bound.
What should you check first when using a nutrition label to understand how much you are eating?
Serving size.
Why is it important to look at health as more than just being physically fit?
Because physical, mental/emotional, and social health are connected and can affect one another.
Why can one unhealthy choice sometimes affect several areas of health?
Because the dimensions of health are connected; a change in one area can influence the others.
A friend pressures you to do something unhealthy. Using decision-making skills, what should you do?
Consider the options and consequences, choose the healthiest option, and act on that decision.
Why is 'I will exercise more' weaker than 'I will exercise for 30 minutes 4 days a week for the next 4 weeks'?
The second goal is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.
The relative amounts of fat, muscle, bone, and other tissues that make up the body.
Body Composition