health introduction wellness. warm-up journal what does it mean to be healthy? do you think you are...
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Health Introduction
Wellness
Warm-up Journal What does it mean to be healthy?
Do you think you are a healthy person? Why? In what ways are you healthy?In what ways are you
unhealthy?
Dying back in the day…1800s-1900s
Most deaths were from infectious diseases
(pathogens such as bacteria)
Examples Polio Tuberculosis Pneumonia Influenza
Modern Causes of Death
Advancements Medical Advances Improved Living
Conditions Preventative Medicine
Lifestyle Diseases Influenced by Choices Controllable Risk
Factors Physical Activity Smoking Weight & Diet
Adolescent Risk FactorsBrainstorm…
What are the leading causes of death for teenagers???
Leading Causes of Teen Deaths Motor Vehicle
Accidents Homicide Suicide Other Accidents
Health Risk Behavior Sedentary Lifestyle
Not being physical active Alcohol & Drug Use
Can cause physical problems & impair judgment
Leading to accidents and diseases (STDs) Unsafe Sexual Activity
Possible disease & unplanned pregnancy Risky Behaviors that Cause Injury
Carrying a weapon, not wearing a seat belt, etc.
Tobacco Use #1 Preventable cause of death in the U.S.
Poor Eating Habits
Six Components of Health
Eats RightExercises RegularlyAvoids Tobacco, Alcohol, & Other Drugs
Is Free of Illness
Expresses emotions in a positive, constructive way
Has positive coping skillsIs aware of feelings
Respects OthersHas Supportive Relationships
Expresses Needs
Has High Self EsteemEnjoys Trying New Things
Is Free of Mental Illness
Has a Sense of PurposeFollows Morals & ValuesFeels a Unity with Others
Has Clean Air & WaterHas a Clean & Uncrowded Living Space
Recycles
Striving for Optimal Health
Wellness = Your Best in All 6 AreasWellness = Your Best in All 6 Areas
Taking Charge :KnowledgeAttitudesHealth SkillsHealth
LiteracyAdvocacy…
Influences:Age, Race,
Gender, Heredity
SocialCulturalEnvironmental
Homework!
For each of the six components of Health, complete the following: Brainstorm 1 lifestyle
adjustment/change that can improve this component
Explain why Due tomorrow