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Health Literacy

• Health Literacy: involves an individual’s capacity to obtain, interpret and understand basic health information and services that will promote positive __________and _____________.

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In order to be Health Literate, a person must be:

1. A _______________Thinker and Problem Solver– Can evaluate information and solve problems encountered

2. A Responsible, Productive _______________– Must make decisions that promote health to himself and

those around him

3. A _____________________________– Able to gather and use accurate information throughout

life.– Able to gain knowledge based on issues that arise in

various times of life

4. An Effective ____________________– Can communicate knowledge and information to others in

variety of forms

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OUR GOAL……………

• Improved _____________________

The degree of overall satisfaction that a person gets from life

So why has the emphasis of health shifted from the absence of disease to a broader focus on the person’s quality of life???

• length of ________________

• Conditions we live under

• Medical advances

• Improvements in _________________

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Life expectancy

• 1900 ____________________47 years

• 1920 ____________________54.1 years

• 1940____________________62.9 years

• 1960____________________69.7 years

• 1980____________________73.7 years

• 1985____________________74.7 years

• 2006____________________77 years

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• Why is it easier to have a longer life in our country vs. some other places in the world?

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2102rank.html

• So just what determines YOUR health and

wellness???Mainly your ______________!

Today’s leading causes of _______ are diseases that are strongly influenced by your lifestyle.

In the early 1900’s the leading causes of diseases could be passed on from one person to another

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Leading causes of death1900 Today

1. pneumonia/influenza 1. Heart disease

2. tuberculosis 2. Cancer

3. Diseases of the stomach 3. Stroke

4. Heart disease 4. Accidents

5. Stroke 5. Lung disease

6. Kidney Disease 6. pneumonia/influenza

7. Accidents 7. diabetes

8. Cancer 8. suicide

9. Childhood disease 9. Liver disease

10. Diptheria 10. Atherosclerosis

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Health

• Health is not merely the Physical well-being of an individual

• Health is the combination of your …… _________________ health _____________________ health __________________ health

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

THE VIEW OF WELLNESS AS A COMBINATION OF ALL THREE IS

CALLED

_____________________ OF HEALTH!

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Physical Health• Physical Health

– The way the parts of the body and systems of the body work together

• When you are physically healthy, your body…– Has the ability to ____________ with daily stresses– Has the strength and energy to pursue physical

challenges and fight off ______________ and ________________________

– Has the strength and energy to deal with mental, emotional and social changes in life

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Mental/Emotional Health

• ____________________– Mental health includes:– Your ability to meet the

demands of daily life.• Your ability to use and develop

critical thinking skills

– People with good mental health see…

• Learning new information as a life process that is _______________

• Making mistakes as a chance to learn, grow, and ________________

• _______________________– Emotional health includes:

• Your feelings about yourself• How you relate to others• Being in touch with your own

feelings• Expressing your emotions in a

healthful way

– People with good emotional health…

• Avoid negative thoughts and emotions

• Consider all options and situations, then rationally expresses his/her emotions in response to the situation

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Social Health

• Involves the way you get along with others.

• Also involves:– Your ability to make and

keep friends– Your ability to cooperate

and communicate with others around you.

– It involves a constant respect and sense of responsibility for self and others.

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Health Triangle•In order to have In order to have optimal health, a optimal health, a person must be person must be equally healthy in equally healthy in all three areas of all three areas of the triangle.the triangle.

•When one side of When one side of the triangle gets the triangle gets too much or little too much or little attention, the attention, the triangle becomes triangle becomes lopsided.lopsided.

•To be truly To be truly healthy, you need to healthy, you need to keep all 3 sides of keep all 3 sides of your health triangle your health triangle - and your life - in - and your life - in balancebalance

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Health Continuum

• Your health is dynamic (always changing)

• Your health is always changing its place on the continuum

• From day to day (year to year), you experience different levels of total health

NOTE: THIS CAN BE CONTROLLABLE

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The Health Continuum

Many people function below the midpoint line

People on this side of the continuum usually exhibit a high degree of responsibility, discipline and positive direction in life. They accept the responsibility for maintaining their own health.

People on this side of the continuum usually do not take responsibility for maintaining their own health.

Improved Health and Wellness

Loss of Health and Wellness

High Level of Health

Premature Death

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Wellness

• WELLNESS – optimal health and vitality encompassing all 3 areas of health.

Wellness

(+) Physical Health

(+) Mental/Emotional

Health

(+) Social Health

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Wellness

• A person with a balanced life is said to have a high degree of wellness, or ________________.

• It comes from a way of living each day that includes making decisions and practicing behaviors that are based on sound health knowledge and healthful attitudes.

• Achieving wellness is an ongoing, lifelong commitment to physical, mental/emotional, and social health.

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Our Goal

Healthy Eating Club, 2001

Optimal Health and Wellness

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Promoting Your Health

• In addition to becoming health literate, there are 3 ways to promote your health and wellness

–(+) ________________________

–(+) _______________________

–Prevention of Injury and _________

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(+) Lifestyle Factors• Lifestyle factors: are personal behaviors and

habits related to the way that a person lives, that helps to determine their health

• Seven (+) Lifestyle factors

1.Sleep 7-8 hours ________________

2.Eat nutritious foods from each of the __________________________

3.Refrain from smoking, tobacco products and those who do use those products

4.Eat breakfast ______________________

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+ Lifestyle Factors

5. Do 30 minutes of non-stop 5. Do 30 minutes of non-stop physical activity at least ____ physical activity at least ____ times per weektimes per week6. Do not use alcohol or other 6. Do not use alcohol or other drugsdrugs7. Maintain recommended 7. Maintain recommended weight weight HOW MANY OF THESE LIFESTYLE HOW MANY OF THESE LIFESTYLE FACTORS DO YOU FOLLOW?5.FACTORS DO YOU FOLLOW?5.

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(+) Health Attitudes

• It is not enough to just KNOW what to do to stay healthy.

• You must ________________ that there is some benefit to good health habits and problems for poor health habits.

• Studies have shown that people with (+) attitudes are less likely to suffer injury and illness than those who have (-) attitudes (STRESS)

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Prevention • ____________________: practicing healthy habits

to keep a person well and free from disease and other ailments

• Preventing injury and illness is the best way to promote health

• Examples:– Wear seatbelt– Wear helmets– Apply sunscreen – Avoid dangerous situations/areas– Perform (+) lifestyle factors

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What are factors that can affect your wellness?

_________________ –

• is an action or condition that increases the likelihood of injury, disease, or negative outcomes.

What are some common risk factors in teenagers lives???

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Three categories of risk factors:

1. _______________ risk factors

2. _________________ risk factors

3. __________________ Risk Factors

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Three categories of risk factors:

1. Heredity risk factors –

to some extent, a person’s health is determined at the time he is _________!

Inherited risk factors such as…• High ________________• _______________ cancer• ________________ disease

Can you do anything about inherited risk factors?

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2. ____________________ risk factors - the surroundings in which one lives, both

physical and social. ________________ environment –

includes both your outdoor and indoor environment. Things such as…..

• Air• Water

• Sun (radiation)• Loud noises

• Poisonous wastes• Smoke filled room

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• Social Environment –

the people that you hang around with…your family, friends, classmates.

• At your age, your friends have a great influence on your level of wellness.

WHY???

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3. Behavioral Risk Factors. -__________

_______________________________

• They are often far more important to your health than both heredity and environmental risk factors.

• You alone decide which behavioral risk factors you will face such as…

• Drugs, tobacco, foods, keeping anger and strong feelings bottled up inside, not taking time to relax

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Taking responsibility for your health

• You are at the age where you have more control over your life than at any earlier age.

Three most common causes of teenage death are not due to illness.

Do you know the top three? (Hint: all three are linked to behavioral risk factors.)

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Three most common causes of teenage death are:

• A_________________

• S______________

– H_________________

What risk behavior is common to all three? S____________________________

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• The practice of __________________, or the practice of healthy behaviors can help keep a person free of disease and other health problems

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How can you make changes for your health?

1. _____________________ – you must be aware of potential health

problems such as health concerns that run in your family’s history. Or, recognize unhealthy signs and see a doctor for treatment

2. _______________ – once you become aware of health

problems, learn some of the facts about it!

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3. Decision Making –

even with awareness and knowledge, it is not always easy to decide on the best course of action. Consider your values – the standards and beliefs that are important to you.

4. Apply the skill by practicing it.

Make it a habit, such as daily exercise, healthy food choices, healthy ways to release anger…

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Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

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Decision Making and Goal Setting

• When you make decisions or set goals, you are experiencing power over how healthy, happy and productive you can be.

• Making responsible decisions and setting MEANINGFUL goals are important skills that can promote ____________________

____________________________________

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Decision Making Skills

Decision Making Skills: – steps that _____________________ you to

make a healthful decision.

These steps are designed to protect your rights and

health while respecting the rights and health of

others around you.

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Decision Making Skill

• Define the problem

• Explore the alternatives

• Consider the consequencesIdentify your values

• Decide and act on decision

• Evaluate the result

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DECIDE

• DEFINE THE PROBLEM:– What are you trying to DECIDE?– State the issue clearly– Is it important and complex enough?

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DECIDE

• EXPLORE THE ALTERNATIVES:– List all of the possible choices you could

make to solve the problem– “Doing nothing” can be an alternative to

explore– Make sure choices are realistic

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DEC IDE

• CONSIDER THE CONSEQUENCES: Use the word HELP to guide your choices:

– H (Healthful)- What health risks will this option present, if any?

– E (Ethical)- Does this choice reflect what you and your family believe is right?

– L (Legal)- Does this option violate any local, state or federal laws?

– P (Parent Approval)- Would your parents or guardians approve of this choice?

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DECIDE

• IDENTIFY YOUR VALUES:– The things you believe in strongly affect how

you live your life– May or may not influence decisions– Overlooking values may lead to

uncomfortable feelings about decision later– Consider long term goals as well as beliefs of

family, religion, and community– Which choice is most in line with your values?

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DECIDE

• DECIDE AND ACT:– Compare the alternatives– Choose the alternative that is best for you– There may be more than one “right” choice– Act on the decision by breaking it down into

smaller steps and setting realistic deadlines for each step

– Follow through with your plan– Your decision should not be Impulsive!

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DECIDE• EVALUATE THE RESULTS:

– After decision has been put into effect take time to review it, how did it work out?

– How has it affected your life?– How has it affected others?– What did you learn?– If you could do it over again, would you do it

differently?