Understanding Health and Wellness: Chapter 1 Quiz & Flashcards

Study Notes

Health: A holistic combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being.
Wellness: The overall state of health, emphasizing a balanced life.

Three Main Parts of Health:
- Physical Health
- Mental/Emotional Health
- Social Health

Definition: Relates to exercise, nutrition, injury prevention, regular medical checkups, adequate sleep, and avoidance of drugs/alcohol.
Promoting Physical Health:
- Aim for 8 hours of sleep per night.
- Consume nutritious meals and drink adequate water daily.
- Engage in 30-60 minutes of physical activity.
- Practice good hygiene.

Definition: Involves learning, emotional management, accountability, and resilience against disappointments.
Promoting Mental/Emotional Health:
- Embrace challenges.
- Accept responsibility for actions.
- Maintain emotional expression and cope positively with stress.

Definition: The ability to foster relationships and interact positively with others.
Promoting Social Health:
- Seek and offer support.
- Communicate effectively and listen.
- Show respect and care towards oneself and others.

Major influences include heredity, environment (physical, social, cultural), attitude, behavior, media, and technology.

7 Components:
- Physical
- Social
- Spiritual
- Intellectual
- Emotional
- Environmental
- Occupational

Spiritual Wellness: Finding harmony with personal values and creating a sense of purpose.
Intellectual Wellness: Engaging in lifelong learning, staying mentally active, and embracing new experiences.
Emotional Wellness: Understanding and coping with emotions; fostering a healthy expression of feelings.
Environmental Wellness: Recognizing the responsibility for maintaining healthy surroundings.
Occupational Wellness: Achieving personal fulfillment in one's work while balancing life commitments.

Risk Behaviors: Actions that jeopardize health, categorized into:
- Injury-related behaviors
- Tobacco use
- Alcohol and drug use
- Sexual behaviors
- Poor dietary choices
- Insufficient physical activity

Definition: The ability to understand and utilize basic health information effectively.
Traits of a Health Literate Individual:
- Effective communicator.
- Critical thinker/problem solver.
- Self-directed learner.
- Responsible citizen committed to community health.

Prevention: Engaging in health and safety habits to avoid injuries and diseases.
Protective Factors: Elements that increase the likelihood of positive health outcomes.
Abstinence: Avoidance of harmful behaviors to protect health.