16 Questions
When most people think of ______, they think about the functioning of the body.
health
In the media, being “healthy” is frequently correlated with overall ______ wellness.
physical
Research in the last two decades has greatly expanded the lens through which we view ______.
health
An individual’s overall sense of ______ is just as important as physical health.
wellbeing
The students’ research clearly showed that health is measured in three ______: physical health, mental health, and social health.
components
The health triangle depicts individual health as a ______ with three equal sides.
triangle
Each component must be carefully balanced with the others in order to achieve optimal ______.
health
Physical health is the condition of the ______; a healthy body is free of disease and illness.
body
Physical health can be influenced in a variety of ways, such as ______, exercise, weight management, sleep patterns, and personal hygiene.
nutrition
Mental health refers to the way a person thinks, feels, and ______ with daily life.
copes
Social health deals with ______ with the people within our world, including family relationships, peer relationships, and general public interaction.
interactions
A person may be physically fit but still feel troubled by a ______, which leads to a lesser sense of well-being.
relationship
Mental stress is known to cause health problems like ______ blood pressure.
high
Social contact with friends might relieve ______.
stress
Poor eating habits can result in a low level of ______, which makes a person less likely to engage in exercise.
energy
Eating nutritious foods provides the ______ an individual needs to engage in physical fitness.
fuel
Study Notes
The Traditional View of Health
- Physical wellness is often associated with being "healthy" in the media
- A healthy body is traditionally seen as one that is free of disease and sickness, at an optimal weight, and able to function in a way that allows the person to participate fully in life
The Expanded View of Health
- Research in the last two decades has expanded the view of health beyond physical wellness
- An individual's overall sense of wellbeing is just as important as physical health
The Health Triangle
- The health triangle is a teaching tool that represents individual health as a balance of three components: physical health, mental health, and social health
- Each component is equally important and must be balanced with the others to achieve optimal health
Physical Health
- Refers to the condition of the body
- A healthy body is free of disease and illness, at a reasonable weight, and able to function as designed
- Influenced by nutrition, exercise, weight management, sleep patterns, and personal hygiene
- Also influenced by alcohol and drug abuse
Mental Health
- Refers to the condition of the mind
- Includes emotional state and feelings
- Important components include the ability to learn from life situations and manage stress
- Can include mental illnesses or disorders such as anxiety or depression
Social Health
- Refers to the state of relationships and interactions with others
- Includes interactions with family, peers, and the general public
- Influences emotional state and physical condition, and is influenced by physical and mental health
Interdependencies of the Health Triangle
- Physical health can impact emotional state or ability to interact with others
- Social health can influence emotional state and physical condition
- Mental health can directly or indirectly impact physical and social health
- Positive interactions between components can lead to improved overall health
This quiz explores the concept of health beyond physical wellness, including recent research that highlights a more comprehensive view of health.
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