DID YOU KNOW?It is impossible to lick your elbow.

PhysicalHas the energy to meet the demands of life

and do the things they enjoy.Can restrict the intake of harmful substances

such as alcohol and drugs.Gets plenty of exerciseEats a well-balanced dietMaintains proper body weight

SocialAre able to make and keep friendsHas the ability to relate to others and be

honest and loyalTreat others with fairness and respectHave the ability to master social graces, they

are polite and helpfulCan be intimate but not promiscuous

IntellectualHas common sense and logicCan embrace the chance to improve

themselves and learn something newCan apply the things you have learnedCan rapidly catch on to new ideasAre open-minded and accepting of others

EmotionalCan enjoy life despite its’ occasional

disappointments and frustrations.Can adjust and cope with stress in a healthy

wayCan accept your limitationsCan understand and accept one’s own

feelings

SpiritualIs composed of ethics, virtues, values, and

morals.Can provide faith, hope, peace, comfort,

optimism with life and its’ outcomeCan see beyond the isolated event to

envision the whole pictureSets realistic goals and go about reaching

them with hope, enthusiasm and determination

Signs of WellnessPersistent presence of support networkChronic positive expectationsSense of spiritual involvement; Increased

sensitivityTendency to adapt to changing conditionsAppetite for physical activityTendency to identify and communicate

feelings

Signs of WellnessRepeated episodes of gratitude, generosity,

or related emotionsCompulsion to contribute to societyPersistent sense of humor

What is Health?1900- Health is the absence of disease.1920- Health is the normal functioning of all

parts of the body; complete physical fitness.1947- Health is a state of complete physical,

mental and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or illness.

Definition of Health1965- Health is the quality of life involving our physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual dimensions.This is the definition we follow today

Quality of LifeDegree of overall satisfaction that a person gets from life.

Used to evaluate the general well-being of individuals and societies

What is Wellness?When you link together all 5 aspects of wellness (social, physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual) in everything you doExamples:

Losing temper when tired, ill or hungry Having a headache or stomach ache when nervous

or anxious

Longevity and conditions of LifeDue to medical advances and improvements

in sanitation, we’re living longer:

Born in the U.S. in 1900 live until age: 47

Born in the U.S. in 1990 live until the age: Men: 75 Women: 80

Common Health Problems (1900’s-20th Century)1. Influenza2. Diphtheria –Highly contagious

upper respiratory disease 3. Polio – viral disease that can

lead to paralysis 4. Tuberculosis – Contagious

bacterial infection

Past Common Health ProblemsWiped out by scientific advances, however, some of those advances lead the way to an age of convenienceA more sedentary (inactive) lifestyle

More alcohol consumption and a diet rich in fats and sugars

America’s New Health Problems(21st Century) Chronic Diseases:

1. Heart Disease2. Cancer3. Diabetes4. Emphysema5. Cirrhosis of the liver

Focus 1900’s (20th Century)

TREATMENT

Focus –2000 (21st Century)

PREVENTION

Message from U.S. Surgeon General’s OfficeLeading cause of premature death and illness in the U.S. could be prevented through positive lifestyle habits. The solution to those health problems is largely WITHIN OUR CONTROL

Facts750 billion dollars/year is spent on the

nation’s healthcareU.S. spends more per capita on

healthcare than any other country. The British spend 1/3 what we do per person and outlive us by 3 years.

Of 20 countries researched, the typical American diet was highest of all in the % of fat, and lowest in dietary fiber. We are one of the fattest nations in the world.

Considering how much as a nation we spend on medical care, we should outshine the world in health and wellness, but we don’t.

We have failed to make prevention a top priority

Leading Cause of death amongst Adults

HEART DISEASE

LEADING CAUSE OF DEATHS AMONGST TEENS

ACCIDENTS

Risk Factors Affecting HealthRisk Factor Explanation Examples

Hereditary The traits passed biologically from parent to child

Diabetes

Cancer

Heart disease

Environmental

(Physical and Social)

One’s physical and social surrounding conditions

Drinking water

Noise/air pollution

friends

Media

Behavior Conditions resulting from a person’s actions and decisions

Smoking

Not wearing seat belt

High-fat diet

FACT U.S. has the highest rate in the world of:1. Heart disease2. Cancer of the colon,

rectum, breast, and lung

FACTSOf all the Americans who die every year, only

10% die because of inadequate health care

Only 20% die because of environmental or biological factors

The rest die as a direct result of an unhealthy lifestyle - 70%

Lifestyle FactorsGetting 8-10 hours of sleep each nightStarting each day with a healthy breakfastEating a variety of nutritious foods each dayBeing physically active (20min/3days/wk)Maintaining healthy weightAvoiding tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs

Lifestyle FactorsAbstaining from sexual activity before marriage

Managing stress

Maintaining positive relationships

Practicing safe behaviors to prevent injuries

Fitting these health-promoting lifestyle factors into your life will help ensure a high level of wellness

Complete:Chapter 1 Review: (page 24)

Exploring Health Terms (#’s 1-14) Write out each question/sentence.

Recalling the Facts (#’s 1-9) Answer in complete sentences

DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD YOU MAY NOT WORK WITH A PARTNER WORTH A QUIZ GRADE