How much do you know about your health?

1.True - Most deaths are caused by health behaviors! 2. False - There are many behavioral risk factors for heart disease that you can change to help reduce your chances of developing heart disease. 3. True - The leading cause of death in teens is motor vehicle accidents. 4. True - Smoking is the single leading preventable cause of death in the US. 5. True - Eating at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day can lower your chances of suffering from cancer or heart disease. 6. False - Physical health is just one aspect of overall health.

Health today compared to in the past! Health in the Past Infectious diseases were the most significant health problems in the past. Health Today Many health problems today are caused in part by unhealthy lifestyles. Diabetes, heart disease, and cancer are examples of lifestyle diseases.

Health Risk Factors A risk factor is anything that increases the likelihood of injury, disease, or other health problems. Controllable Risk Factors You can control some risk factors by making choices about your behavior. Uncontrollable Risk Factors Risk factors you cannot control include age, race, gender, and heredity.

Risk Factors and Health You can protect your health by focusing on controllable risk factors. Know the leading causes of death for people in your age group. Be aware of the leading causes of death for people of all ages.

Six Health Risk Behaviors 1.Sedentary Lifestyle 2.Alcohol and Other Drug Use 3.Sexual Activity 4.Behaviors That Cause Injuries 5.Tobacco Use 6.Poor Eating Habits

Six Components of Health Health is the state of well being in which all the components of health are in balance. To be truly healthy, you must take care of all six components. Health may be categorized into six components: 1. physical 4. environmental 2. emotional5. spiritual 3. social6. mental

Section 2 Health and Wellness Chapter 1

Wellness: Striving for Optimal Health Wellness is a continuum ranging from death to optimal health. You can choose your behaviors to move closer to optimal health.

Influences on Your Wellness Hereditary Influences Social Influences Cultural Influences Environmental Influences

Four ways Society addresses health problems: Medical Advances – Research Technology – Computers, lasers… Public Policy – Regulations dictated by government. Education – health class

Journal What would you consider healthy behaviors that you practice in your life? What are some health behaviors that you think you might want to change? Do you have any family history that might influence your health behaviors? Create a public service announcement that ADVOCATES positive health behaviors.