Chapter One
You and Your Health
Elements of Health
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Pre-Quiz on wellness
Three Elements of Health
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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
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Health- the combination
of your physical, mental
and social well being
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Wellness- an overall
state of well-being
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Health Triangle
Promoting Your Health and Health
Literacy
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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.
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Health literate- the ability to
obtain, interpret and
understand basic health
information
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Critical think or problem
solver
Responsible, productive
citizen
Self-directed learner
Effective communication
skills
Influences on your Health
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Heredity- traits and
properties that are
passed biologically
from parents to child.
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Environment- sum total
of your surrounding
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Ex. Hair or eye color,
tendencies, disease
Physical
Social (family, friends,
teachers)
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Peers- people of the
same age who share
similar range of interest
Cultural
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Culture- collective
beliefs, customs, and
behaviors of a group
Influences on your Health
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Behavior
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Examples of behavior
Risk factors- actions or behaviors that pose a
health threat
Protective factors
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Abstinence- voluntarily choosing not to do something
Develop a positive role model
Develop positive values
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Values- beliefs and standards of conduct that you find
important
Influences on Health
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Media and technology
Building Health Skills
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Health skills- tools and strategies that lead to
better and more informed health choices
Building Health Skills
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Social Health Skills
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Communication- sending
and receiving information
from others
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Clearly say what you
mean
Pay attention to how
you say something
Be a good listener
Watch body language
Be an active listener
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Refusal Skillstechniques that can help
you refuse when urged
to take part in unsafe or
unhealthy behaviors
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Say no
Explain why
Suggest an alternative
Back it up with body
language
Leave
Conflict Resolution
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Step away from argument
Let conflict subside
Use good communication
Maintain an attitude of respect
Self Esteem
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Self-esteem- the confidence and self worth
that you feel about yourself.
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Examine the messages you send yourself
Focus on things that you do well
Stress Management
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Stress- the reaction of the body and mind to
everyday demands
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Re-channel your energy
Relax
Laugh
Assessing Information
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Consider the source
Consider the angle
Goal Setting
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Goal- something that you work toward that
takes planning and work
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Measurable
Time specific
Long term goals
Short term goals
Decision Making
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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