Bell Work
Today’s Bell Work:
On your note card, write down three reasons why we
need Health Education
What defines a Healthy
Person?
"Health is a state of complete physical, mental and
social well-being and not merely the absence of
disease or infirmity."
The Definition has not been amended since 1948.
Modern Definition
You have been tasked with rewriting the definition
for “health”.
Think about your definition
Write your definition on a piece of paper and draw a
picture symbolizing “health”
Cluster into groups of four and share your definition
with the group
As a group, write a new definition to share with the
class
What Determines
Health?
Life Expectancy
The number of years a person is expected to live.
Quality of Life
The degree of overall satisfaction a person gets from
life.
Life Expectancy
Activity: Life Expectancy in the USA
http://www.worldlifeexpectancy.com/usa-cause-ofdeath-by-age-and-gender
Life Expectancy
Use the website to answer the following questions a
a group:
What was the average life expectancy for males and
females in the United States in 1960? And 2011?
What is the top cause of death in the United States?
Where does Nebraska rank?
What state has the highest teen death rate? Where
does Nebraska rank in regards to teen death rate?
What is the leading cause of death for 15-24 year olds in
the United States?
How Long Will I Live?
Life Expectancy is dynamic. What does this mean?
Find your projected life expectancy:
http://gosset.wharton.upenn.edu/mortality/perl/CalcFo
rm.html
Quality of Life
Your Quality of Life is impacted through four
domains:
Physical Health
Mental Health
Emotional Health
Social Health
Domain: Physical Health
Physical Activity
Should be a mix of leisure and structured activity.
Nutrition and Diet
A Well balanced diet should contain a balance of
carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, and minerals
Alcohol and Drugs
Substances that alter mood or other bodily processes
should be limited or avoided.
Those with addictive tendencies or other health risks
should consider complete abstinence from these
substances.
Domain: Physical Health
Medical Self Care
Basic items, such as bandages, lozenges, and over-thecounter pain-relieving medications, should be easily
accessible from home.
Long-term coughing, fevers, or other ailments should be
addressed through primary care. Emergency treatment
should be sought when signs and symptoms are significant or
life-threatening.
Rest and Sleep
While regular activity is essential for physical health, allowing
the body to rest is just as important.
Spending time relaxing or taking short naps can help
rejuvenate the body.
Sleep should take place in a quiet, dark environment and
should last approximately 7-9 hours.
Physical Health
Assessment
General Assessments
Weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), Reflex Tests
Disease Risk Factor
Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Blood-Glucose Tests
Fitness Assessments
Body Composition (Body Fat Percentage), Muscular
Strength, Endurance Tests
Characteristics of a
Physically Healthy Person
Activity:
You an a partner are going to identify six
characteristics that you associate with a physically
healthy person.
Exit Slip: Current Event
On your laptop, go to the following website:
http://journalstar.com/
Select the News drop-down menu and then select
Health.
Write a summary of an article (1/2 page) including the
title, and your reaction to the article (1/2 page) on a
piece of paper.
Turn in the paper at the end of the period.