1. Health and Wellness Discuss: How would you define the term “healthy”?
How would you define the term “wellness”?

2. Definitions
Healthy: having or indicating that you promote good health in terms of your body, mind, and lifestyle in general (physically)
Wellness: is a philosophy that encourages you to take care of your physical, social, emotional, and intellectual health

3. - The term “wellness” accounts for all aspects of a persons physical and emotional health
-A balance between food eaten and energy expenditure is important to help maintain health and fitness

4. What are some signs that we are physically healthy or well?
- good fitness
a healthy diet
not being physically ill/sick

5. Psychological Health
Psychological health has to do with the mind and emotions.

6. What are some signs that we are psychologically healthy or well?
-happy -high comfort level -you feel safe and secure -a sense of belonging -good social relationships -enjoyment of life

7. Psychological food needs
What psychological needs does food provide?
Comfort foods
Food security
Social belonging (food related gatherings)
Enjoyment of food

8. Possible effects of a healthy diet:
clear skin
sparkling eyes
firm muscles
straight posture
healthy weight (this is different for each individual)
bright smile
alert
ready to get the most out of life

9. Possible effects of a poor diet:
pale or blotchy skin
lifeless hair
dark circles under dull eyes
flabby muscles
droopy posture
Unhealthy weight
pale gums, bad teeth
tires quickly
seems crabby or lazy
drags through life 

10. Discussion Questions:
What does “active living” or leading an “active life” mean to you?
2) Do you think nutrition plays a role in “active living”? If so, how so?

11. Notes:What are the determinants of health?
Income and social status -health services
Employment -social support workers
Education -biology and genetics
Social environments -gender
Physical environments -culture
Healthy child development
Personal health practices and coping skills