5 Questions
True or false: Health is defined as the absence of disease or infirmity according to the World Health Organization?
False
True or false: Physical health refers to the condition of our body and how well bodily functions are working?
True
True or false: Social health refers to our ability to interact and form meaningful relationships with others?
True
True or false: Mental health is not one of the components of health?
False
True or false: Unhealthy habits such as smoking, alcohol, and drugs can affect our physical health?
True
Study Notes
Learning Outcomes
- Define health and health education
- List factors affecting health
- Identify goals of health education
- Recognize the importance of health education
Definition of Health
- According to the World Health Organization (WHO), health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being
- Health is not just the absence of disease or infirmity
Components of Health
Physical Health
- The condition of your body (bodily functions and processes working at their peak)
- Can be affected by:
- Diet
- Exercise
- Unhealthy habits (smoking, alcohol, drugs)
Social Health
- The ability to interact and form meaningful relationships with others
Mental Health
- Not explicitly defined in the text, but implied as a component of overall health
What is 'Healthy'?
- Take two minutes to write down your thoughts on what 'healthy' looks like for you
- A personal definition or description
Test your knowledge on health and health education with this quiz! Learn about the definition of health and health education, factors affecting health, goals of health education, and the importance of health education. Reflect on what "healthy" means to you and see how your thoughts align with the concepts covered in this quiz.
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