Chapter One

You and Your Health

Elements of Health

Pre-Quiz on wellness Three Elements of Health

– Physical (nutrition, exercise, medical check-ups, hygiene)

– Mental (expressing emotions, dealing with stress, confidence; can also include spiritual health)

– Social (relationships with others, getting along, communicates well)

Defining Health and Wellness

Health- the combination of your physical, mental and social well being

Wellness- an overall state of well-being

Health Triangle

Promoting Your Health and Health Literacy

Lifestyle factors- personal behaviors and habits related to the way a person lives their life.

Prevention- practicing healthy habits to keep a person free from disease or accident.

Health literate- the ability to obtain, interpret and understand basic health information

– Critical think or problem solver

– Responsible, productive citizen

– Self-directed learner– Effective communication

skills

Influences on your Health

Heredity- traits and properties that are passed biologically from parents to child.

– Ex. Hair or eye color, tendencies, disease

Environment- sum total of your surrounding

– Physical – Social (family, friends,

teachers) Peers- people of the

same age who share similar range of interest

– Cultural Culture- collective

beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group

Influences on your Health

Behavior– Examples of behavior– Risk factors- actions or behaviors that pose a

health threat– Protective factors

Abstinence- voluntarily choosing not to do something Develop a positive role model Develop positive values

– Values- beliefs and standards of conduct that you find important

Influences on Health

Media and technology

Building Health Skills

Health skills- tools and strategies that lead to better and more informed health choices

Building Health Skills

Social Health Skills– Communication- sending

and receiving information from others

Clearly say what you mean

Pay attention to how you say something

Be a good listener Watch body language Be an active listener

– Refusal Skills- techniques that can help you refuse when urged to take part in unsafe or unhealthy behaviors

Say no Explain why Suggest an alternative Back it up with body

language Leave

Conflict Resolution

Step away from argument Let conflict subside Use good communication Maintain an attitude of respect

Self Esteem

Self-esteem- the confidence and self worth that you feel about yourself.– Examine the messages you send yourself– Focus on things that you do well

Stress Management

Stress- the reaction of the body and mind to everyday demands– Re-channel your energy– Relax– Laugh

Assessing Information

Consider the source Consider the angle

Goal Setting

Goal- something that you work toward that takes planning and work– Measurable– Time specific

– Long term goals– Short term goals

Decision Making

What is the situation? List the options Weigh the possible outcomes (healthful,

ethical, legal, parent approved) Consider values Make a decision and act on it Evaluate the decision