Health Education Concepts

Always Changing

Decisions you make every day that affect your health.

Getting 8-10 hours of sleep, eating healthy breakfast.

refers to a person's capacity to learn about & and understand basic health information & services & USE these resources to promote his or her health & wellness.

the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

a repeated action that becomes an automatic behavior, with little to no thought

involves getting enough sleep, eating nutritious foods, drinking enough water, and being physically active.

your feeling about yourself, how you meet the demands of daily life, and ability to process information

how well you get along with others, ability to make & keep friends, work and play cooperatively, seek & lend support, have good communication, good refusal skills, show respect, care for yourself & others

how the 3 sides of the health triangle affect each other as a whole.

must be balanced (Physical, Social, Mental)

Attitude and behavior!!-These two are the most important components of health education

three main factors developed by personality:Heredity, Environment, Personal behavior.

actions that potentially threaten your health & health of others

consequences of risk behaviors that build up over time.

Life skills that maintain, protect, and improve all aspects of your health.

exchange of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs between 2 or more people.

clearly saying what you mean, paying attention to how you say something, and being a good listener.

Help you say no when you are urged to do something unhealthful or against your values.

things or tasks you perceive are more important/more interesting than others

WebMD, government websites or anything usually ending in.gov or.org.

steps that enable you to make a healthful decision.

H.-Is it Healthy E.-Is it ETHICAL? L.-Is it legal? P.-Would your parents approve?

Does this choice reflect what you and your family think is right?

Ideas, beliefs and attitudes about what is important that help guide the way that you live.

rejecting someone based on a stereotype

something you aim for that takes planning and work.

Specific - Make your goal specific and narrow for more effective planning.

Measurable - make sure your goal and progress are measurable

Attainable - make sure you can reasonably accomplish your goal within a certain time frame

Realistic - your goal should align with your values and long term objectives

Time frame - set a realistic but ambitious end date to clarify task prioritization and increase motivation

outward expression of inner values

Good character benefits others, not just yourself. How to demonstrate your character: Make a difference at home Make a difference at school Make a difference in your community

This person's success or behavior should serve as an example for others.

Taking action to influence others to address a health related concern or to support a health related belief OR helping someone take the next step with their health

Ways you can advocate Speak up Do your research Educate others Volunteer Contact elected officials Support advocacy organizations

Lower Level Needs must be met first Needs at the bottom are physical needs Goal is self-actualization which is striving to be the best you can be

Physiological needs, food, water, shelter

someone reaching their full potential

A company or store's written agreement to repair or replace a product or refund your money should the product not function properly

sale of worthless product that claim to prevent disease or other problems

the view a person has of themself

a person who has developed a criteria for health information. (Reliable, Accurate, and Current)

failure by health professional to meet accepted standards

ensures the safety of all food, drugs, & cosmetics

promotes health on a global scale

provide care and support for the terminally ill. Hospice workers are experts in managing pain & providing emotional support for the patient & his or her family

medical doctor who performs regular checkups

medical doctor trained for specific conditions or diseases.