MAPEH-4 Week 2, Day 1 - Health & Body Awareness PDF

CURRENT HEALTH STATUS AND BODY AWARENESS WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT BEING HEALTHY?  WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A HEALTHY BODY AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT OUR DAILY LIVES?  HEALTH APPRAISAL A health appraisal is a series of procedures done by doctors, nurses, or other health pr...

CURRENT HEALTH STATUS AND BODY AWARENESS WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT BEING HEALTHY?  WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A HEALTHY BODY AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT OUR DAILY LIVES?  HEALTH APPRAISAL A health appraisal is a series of procedures done by doctors, nurses, or other health professionals to assess your current health status.  HEIGHT AND BODY MEASUREMENT Important body measurements are your height and weight. Growth chart - It is a screening tool that aids medical professionals in determining whether you have a nutritional problem.  HEIGHT AND BODY MEASUREMENT Stadiometer - used to measure height. Weighing scale - used to measure weight. BMI is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in square meters. (BMI = WEIGHT (kg) / HEIGHT (m)2)  HEALTH EXAMINATION A health examination is a head-to-toe physical check-up of your body.  VISION AND HEARING EXAMINATION Also called “visual acuity test” It is performed to measure the sharpness of your vision. This test requires the use of a projected eye chart. When a problem is suspected, you will be referred to an optometrist or an ophthalmologist for further evaluation.  VISION AND HEARING EXAMINATION tuning fork is used to determine hearing loss. Otoscope can be used to check your ears as well. It is an instrument used to look into your ear canal. When a problem is suspected, you will be referred to an audiologist or an ENT (ears, nose, throat) doctor for further evaluation.  DENTAL EXAMINATION the dentist checks the condition of your mouth and teeth.  SPINE EXAMINATION Adam's forward bend test will determine the condition of your spine.  HEALTH APPRAISAL: HEIGHT AND WEIGHT HEALTH CONCERN CORRECTIVE ACTION Stunted growth is when your The doctor will advise you height is not appropriate for your to watch out for your calorie age intake and energy use. Underweight is when your weight is lower for your age and height. Calorie is the measure of Overweight is when you weigh more energy content of food and than what is the normal for your energy use is increased with age and height. physical exercise and active Obesity happens when you have lifestyle. excessive body fat.  HEALTH APPRAISAL: SKIN HEALTH CONCERN CORRECTIVE ACTION Sunburn is caused by the harmful Moisturizing lotion can rays from the sun. restore lost moisture during Dandruff is when your scalp is sunburn. flaking. Dandruff can be treated Ingrown toenails happen when the with dandruff shampoos edges of the nail grow into the skin that contain medication. which is painful when inflamed. For ingrown toenails, the doctor may treat the nail by placing cotton under the nail's edge to separate it from the surrounding skin.  HEALTH APPRAISAL: VISION HEALTH CONCERN CORRECTIVE ACTION Nearsightedness is when near Your doctor will give you a objects appear clear while far prescription for corrective objects appear blurred. lenses or eyeglasses Farsightedness is when far objects depending on your eye look clearer than those that are problem. You can also use near. contact lenses. Astigmatism is when both near and far objects appear blurry or distorted.  HEALTH APPRAISAL: HEARING HEALTH CONCERN CORRECTIVE ACTION Hearing Loss is caused by infection, Special eardrops can soften ear obstruction, or nerve damage. A severe obstruction. Most ear middle-ear infection can damage the infections can be cured with eardrum. antibiotics. It is important to keep in mind that hearing loss is permanent and cannot be corrected so you should always protect your ears against ear damage.  HEALTH APPRAISAL: DENTAL HEALTH CONCERN CORRECTIVE ACTION Oral cavity or tooth decay is the Regular dental checkups enable dentists to detect breakdown of teeth because of and treat problems early. bacteria growth. If there is an oral cavity, the dentist will first clean your teeth, removing calculus. After that, the decayed place of the tooth will be removed and replaced with a filling.  HEALTH APPRAISAL: SPINE HEALTH CONCERN CORRECTIVE ACTION Scoliosis is when the spine curves Mild scoliosis may not require sideways. It could be C- or S-shaped correction or treatment. On the which could cause difficulty in other hand, severe scoliosis breathing and other health problems. can be corrected with a brace to keep your spine from curving further.  DIARY: PREPARE FOR WRITTEN WORK #2 NEXT MEETING. STUDY THE LESSON ABOUT CURRENT HEALTH STATUS AND BODY AWARENESS THANK YOU!