CHAPTER 1 LEADING A HEALTHY LIFE

Journal Topic #1 Are you as healthy as you would like to be? What are 3 obstacles that may be keeping you from attaining? What are you hoping to learn in this class that will change your health behavior in the future?

Section 1: Health and Teens Health in the Past In the 1800’s and early 1900’s the leading causes of death in the U.S were infectious diseases: (flu, bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis) Health Today The leading cause of death today is lifestyle diseases: diseases caused partly by unhealthy behaviors and partly by other factors (diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers)

RISK FACTOR Anything that increases the likelihood of injury, disease, or other health problems

2 TYPES of RISK FACTORS Controllable Exercise Avoid smoking Manage healthy weight Eat Healthy Uncontrollable Age Race Gender Heredity

6 TEEN HEALTH RISK FACTORS 1. 1.Sedentary Lifestyle 2. 2.Alcohol and other drugs 3. 3.Sexual activity 4. 4.Behaviors that cause injury 5. 5.Tobacco use 6. 6.Poor eating habits

Section 2: Health and Wellness Health – The state of well being in which all of the components of health are in balance Myth “As long as I work out I’m healthy” Fact “Being healthy is more than being physically fit”`

6 COMPONENTS OF HEALTH 1.Physical Health: how the body functions 2.Emotional Health: expressing emotions 3.Social Health: relationships 4.Mental Health: recognize reality 5.Spiritual Health: religion / purpose in life value: a strong belief or ideal 6. Environmental Health: living and non-living things around you

Self-Assessment Describe your physical health? Describe ways in which you are able to express yourself. Describe your personal view of your self-esteem. Describe your social health in terms of your relationships and interactions with others.

Self-Assessment continued Do you find that you grow from new experiences, or do you find it difficult to integrate change into your life? Describe your spiritual beliefs. What beliefs do you have that guide your values and behavior? Are you aware of your surroundings? How much of an active role do you play in improving the environment?

WELLNESS The achievement of a person’s best in all 6 components.

4 INFLUENCES ON YOUR WELLNESS 1. Heredity: the traits you inherit from parents 2. Social Influences: relationships 3. Cultural Influences 4. Environmental Influences: your surroundings

Section 3: Health in Your Community Public Health: the practice of protecting and improving the health of people in a community

4 WAYS SOCIETY ADDRESSES HEALTH PROBLEMS 1.Medical Advances: insulin pumps 2.Technology: glucose meters 3.Public Policy: laws passed for research 4.Education: school

ADVOCATE Speak or argue in favor of something.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCMENT Message created to educate people about an issue