Handout for ECED 2103 First Term Examination.pdf

Foundation for Wellness of Young Children ECED 2103 - First Term Examination Health Literacy defined as “the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.” for childre...

Foundation for Wellness of Young Children ECED 2103 - First Term Examination Health Literacy defined as “the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.” for children, this translates into the ability to make healthy choices, to think about and practice health-enhancing skills, to say kind words, and to learn about feelings and how to express them. Wellness wellness is more than just being healthy. It is the active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. striving to achieve optimal wellness decreases stress, reduces the risk of illness, and strengthens social and emotional health. it is important for students to learn about wellness as a foundational piece because statistical data shows that these are areas of need by the time students reach high school. The Three Dimensions of Wellness oPhysical Wellness - Examples include: oMental/Emotional Wellness – Examples include: Taking care of your body Liking who you are and accepting yourself Getting physical activity Expressing and processing emotions Having good personal hygiene Coping with the demands of daily life Havin g h e a l t hy e a t i n g p a tt e r n s a n d Managing stress and pressure nutrition intake Being safe oSocial Wellness – Examples include: Interacting with people around you Getting along with others in a variety of settings and online  Balance equates to the equal proportion of physical, social, and mental/emotional health on the sides of the wellness triangle. For example, if they have not slept or eaten breakfast (physical wellness), students’ ability to manage stress will be impacted (mental/emotional wellness), and interactions with friends, teachers, and others could be affected (social wellness). It is important to help students understand that balance can be very difficult to accomplish, but knowing what wellness is and how to work toward making appropriate choices will help them throughout their lives. o Physical Wellness Examples: o Mental/Emotional Examples: Focus on eating a variety of foods (include fruits, Show emotions by communicating with others vegetables, whole grains, lean) protein, and dairy – USDA’s 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Talk to friends or family when you need to Americans Know what you are really good at (reading, Engage in physical activity daily sports) Get at least eight hours of sleep every night Handle stress effectively to solve problems Maintain good hygiene (wash hands, brush teeth) Be open to new ideas and new ways of doing o Social Wellness Examples: activities Practice good communication with friends and *Please read the module 1 for additional reading. family Show respect to other people Be dependable (do chores, keep promises) Support friends making good choices Share emotions with friends or family Participate in activities that improve social wellness (sports, clubs, or activities that include several people) References Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration:http://www.samhsa.gov/ Physical Activity Guidelines: (chapter 3 – Active Children and Adolescents) http://health.gov/paguidelines/guidelines/chapter3.aspx USDA’s 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans http://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/