BELLRINGER: Complete the following sentences on a sheet of paper: 1. When I am feeling at my very best, I feel……. 2. When I am feeling my very, worst I feel…….

INTRODUCTION TO LIFETIME NUTRITION AND WELLNESS

OBJECTIVES  I will explain the physical, mental, and social aspects of wellness.  I will list factors that influence teen health related choices

WE WILL LEARN ABOUT FOOD:

WE WILL LEARN ABOUT THE HUMAN BODY:

WE WILL LEARN ABOUT FOOD SAFETY

How much do you already know about food? Take this short quiz to assess what you know about nutrition.

What is wellness?

With a partner answer the following questions? 1. What do you think wellness is, and what factors go into a person’s wellness? 2. If wellness is rated on a scale from 1 to 10 (1 being bad and 10 being great) where would you rate yourself? Why?

What is Wellness? Wellness is defined as the state of being in good health. Wellness means a lot more than not getting sick

Wellness can be measured on a continuum. Premature Death – caused from lifestyle choices that lead to a fatal accident or an avoidable disease. Optimum health – state of wellness characterized by the holistic approach to wellness

Holistic Approach to Wellness Physical Health Social Health Mental Health Well Rounded- Must have all 3: ie. If you only work out all of the time, you may neglect your relation- ships.

Bellringer List common stresses teens face

Physical Health Refers to the fitness of your body What can harm your physical health? Lack of sleep Eating too much / too little Lack of exercise / too much Stress Drugs and alcohol

Mental Health Related to the way you feel about yourself, your life, and the world around you. People with good mental health typically like themselves just the way they are. Signs of poor mental health: Depression Anxiety Stress

Social Health Describes the way that you get along with other people Can be negatively affected when arguments occur Social health can effect physical health: Teen nerves on first date-sick Not accepted with people at school- lay awake in bed worrying

Risk Factors that Affect Wellness Risk Factor- characteristic or behavior that influences a person’s chance of being injured or getting a disease. Unhealthful Lifestyle choices Smoking High Fat diets Drug Abuse Poor Environmental Quality Improper lodging Work or jobs that expose you to unhealthy conditions

Risk Factors that Affect Wellness Inadequate Health Care Not seeing the doctor frequently Not following physician’s advice Heredity 25% of factors contributing to the leading causes of death are hereditary You can’t change it, but knowing can help you reduce your chances of developing

Lifestyle choices survey

Nutrition and Wellness Nutrition: the science of food and how it affects our health and well- being. Covers factors that influence a person’s eating patterns Nutrition is a health science, a branch of physiology, the study of how bodies work.

Major causes of Death Top 3 causes of death for people ages 10-24: 1. Unintentional injury (accidents) 2. Suicide 3. Homicide Top 3 causes of death for people 25+: 1. Accidents 2. Cancer 3. Heart Disease

1 in 3 people in the U.S eat an inadequate diet 1 in 3 adults are overweight 1 in 3 CHILDREN are overweight Facts

Make a change Choose a healthy diet Resist peer pressure Go to the doctor before it is too late!

Key Termsto Know! Wellness Optimum health 3 components of wellness: Physical, Social,& Mental (examples of each) Risk factor

Activity/Homework Write down 5 lifestyle choices you can make to promote wellness. (25 points) Ie. Avoid smoking Due tomorrow!