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What is the definition of health?
What does wellness signify?
What does maintaining wellness mean?
Keeping a balance among the three components of health
What are the three main parts of health?
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What is Physical Health?
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What is Mental/Emotional Health?
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What is Social Health?
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What are some things that promote Physical Health?
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What are some things that promote Mental/Emotional Health?
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What are some influences on your health?
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What is Heredity?
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What is Environment?
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What is Behavior?
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What are the 7 Components of Wellness?
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What is Health Literacy?
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Someone who is health literate is also:
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What is Abstinence?
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What are Lifestyle Factors?
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Study Notes
Health and Wellness Overview
- Health: A holistic combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being.
- Wellness: The overall state of health, emphasizing a balanced life.
Components of Health
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Three Main Parts of Health:
- Physical Health
- Mental/Emotional Health
- Social Health
Physical Health
- Definition: Relates to exercise, nutrition, injury prevention, regular medical checkups, adequate sleep, and avoidance of drugs/alcohol.
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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.
Mental/Emotional Health
- Definition: Involves learning, emotional management, accountability, and resilience against disappointments.
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Promoting Mental/Emotional Health:
- Embrace challenges.
- Accept responsibility for actions.
- Maintain emotional expression and cope positively with stress.
Social Health
- Definition: The ability to foster relationships and interact positively with others.
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Promoting Social Health:
- Seek and offer support.
- Communicate effectively and listen.
- Show respect and care towards oneself and others.
Influences on Health
- Major influences include heredity, environment (physical, social, cultural), attitude, behavior, media, and technology.
Components of Wellness
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7 Components:
- Physical
- Social
- Spiritual
- Intellectual
- Emotional
- Environmental
- Occupational
Specific Aspects of Wellness
- 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 Factors and Behaviors
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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
Lifestyle Factors
- Positive lifestyle factors encompass:
- Consistent sleep routine.
- Healthy breakfast habits.
- Varied nutritious diet.
- Regular physical activity.
- Healthy weight maintenance.
- Abstaining from drug use.
Health Literacy
- 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 and Protection
- 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.
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This quiz covers key concepts from the first chapter of Health, focusing on the definitions of health and wellness, and their components. Explore terms that define physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.
