Chapter 1

Health for Adolescents

Bell Ringer (Monday, Sept. 9)

In the year 1900 a person’s life expectancy was about 48 years. In 2001, it was nearly 77 years. What do you think contributed to the increase (pg. 11)?

Bell Ringer (Tuesday, Sept. 10)

Refer to Table 1-1 (pg. 5)Compare causes of death between 1900 and now. Why did some increase while others decrease? Be specific!

Bell Ringer (Thursday, Sept. 12)

People that practice poor health habits are sick more often. Should people with poor heath habits (smoking, poor diet, etc.) have to pay more for health insurance? Why or why not?

Dimensions of Wellness

Dimensions of Health

Dimensions of Health (pg. 6-9)

PhysicalMental/EmotionalSocialSpiritualHow are they interconnected???

Developing a Wellness PlanComplete the Chapter 1 Wellness Plan.

Review information from the chapter for ideas to help complete the form.

Review Chapter (pg. 18-19)

Short Answer QuestionsDiscussion QuestionsVocabulary/Key Terms

Health Units Developing Health & Wellness (pg.

1) Personal Health (pg. 79) Physical Health (pg. 135) Mental Health (pg. 223) Social Health (pg. 295) Risks to Health & Wellness (pg.

361)

Ancient Proverb:

“He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything.”

What does Healthy mean?Complete wellness in all dimensions of health.

NOT: Merely being free of sickness or disease.

Importance of Health? (pg. 9-

13) Habits!Longevity

Heredity, Behaviors, Environment, Economics

Quality of Life$$$ Financial $$$

Life Expectancy Health Care Socio-Economic Equality Genetics/Heredity Diet USA ranks near 40th… Why???

Health Literacy (pg. 14-15) Self-Directed LearnerCritical ThinkerEffective CommunicatorResponsible Citizen

Rate Yourself! (pg. 16-18) Rate your current Health Literacy Skills

(pgs. 16-18). Describe your current habits/skills for

each of the 7 Health Literacy Skills. Include ideas on how you can improve in each area.

Ch. 1: Key TermsChronic DiseasesDiabetesGenesHealth LiteracyHomeostasis

Infectious DiseaseLife ExpectancyMetabolic RateOptimal HealthOsteoporosis

Health Journal Ice Breaker Self-Assessment: Health Literacy Key Terms: Define