Lifetime Wellness Class Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is Wellness?

A process functioning at an optimal level in all health dimensions (correct)

An outdated concept

A state of disease absence

Only related to physical health

What defines Health?

A state of well-being that enables a person to function at his or her optimum level

What is Lifestyle?

An individual matter (and choice)

Define Physical Fitness.

The ability to perform daily activities with vigor, without excessive fatigue. Signup and view all the answers

What is Intellectual Wellness?

The ability to receive and process stimuli, formulate ideas and understand concepts. Signup and view all the answers

What involves Physical Wellness?

Recognizing the importance of regular physical activity and healthy lifestyle behaviors. Signup and view all the answers

What is Emotional Wellness?

Achieved when an individual can handle daily activities and accompanying stressors. Signup and view all the answers

Define Social Wellness.

Developing and nurturing healthy, supportive relationships. Signup and view all the answers

What encompasses Spiritual Wellness?

The ability to develop a sense of purpose and value system. Signup and view all the answers

What is Environmental Wellness?

Understanding how world conditions impact well-being and taking positive action. Signup and view all the answers

What does Occupational Wellness entail?

The ability to carry out work-related tasks effectively and efficiently. Signup and view all the answers

List benefits of an effective wellness program.

Increased energy, high self-esteem, improved physical fitness, positive outlook, satisfying social relationships, lower body fat, emotional stability. Signup and view all the answers

What are the stages of change for optimal health?

Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance Signup and view all the answers

What is the Precontemplation Stage?

Determining whether you have a problem that needs changing. Signup and view all the answers

Define Contemplation Stage.

Acknowledging the problem and considering change. Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in the Preparation Stage?

Planning strategies to make a behavior change. Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the Action Stage?

Putting your plan into action to make a behavior change. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Maintenance Stage?

Actively working to keep the change. Signup and view all the answers

List the six classes of nutrients.

Water, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals. Signup and view all the answers

There are more than ________ essential nutrients found in food.

40 Signup and view all the answers

What is Water's role as a nutrient?

It is often undervalued but is the most important nutrient. Signup and view all the answers

Define Energy Density.

Refers to the amount of energy provided relative to the number of calories per serving. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three functions of nutrients in the body?

Regulatory, structural, and provide energy. Signup and view all the answers

What are Carbohydrates primarily used for?

The primary energy source that fuels your muscles and brain. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Wellness Concepts

Wellness is a continuous process that ensures optimal functioning across all health dimensions through consistent healthy lifestyle choices.
Health encompasses a state of overall well-being, allowing individuals to operate at their highest potential, not merely the absence of disease.
Lifestyle pertains to personal decisions and choices regarding health and wellness.

Dimensions of Wellness

Physical Fitness defines the capacity to carry out daily routines with energy and minimal fatigue while enjoying leisure activities.
Intellectual Wellness emphasizes the capacity to absorb and understand information, enhancing knowledge and skills.
Physical Wellness is about recognizing the need for regular exercise and healthy eating as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Emotional Wellness indicates the ability to navigate stress and daily tasks effectively.
Social Wellness involves building and maintaining supportive relationships with those around you.
Spiritual Wellness focuses on establishing a sense of purpose and personal values in life.
Environmental Wellness pertains to understanding how surroundings influence well-being and working to cultivate a positive environment.
Occupational Wellness reflects the ability to perform work-related tasks efficiently and in a fulfilling manner.

Benefits of Wellness Programs

Effective wellness programs enhance energy levels, self-esteem, physical fitness, life outlook, and social relationships.
They contribute to lower body fat percentages, improved critical thinking, emotional stability, sound ethics, cultural health understanding, and reduced chronic illness risks.

Stages of Change for Health Improvement

Stages include: Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, and Maintenance, indicating progression towards optimal health.

Nutritional Knowledge

Six Classes of Nutrients: Water, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals are essential for health.
Essential Nutrients: Over 40 essential nutrients are found in food to support bodily functions.
Water is identified as the most critical nutrient, often overlooked in importance.
Energy Density refers to energy provided relative to caloric content, important for nutritional choices.
Nutrients serve three primary functions: regulatory (body processes), structural (tissue growth/repair), and energy provision.
Carbohydrates are the main energy source fueling muscle and brain activity.

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Test your knowledge of key concepts in the Lifetime Wellness class with these flashcards. Each card focuses on important terms such as wellness, health, and lifestyle choices. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of health dimensions and lifestyle choices.