1. Learning about your health
Chapter 1
Learning about your health
What is health?
Health is a combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being.

2. Physical Health Eat a well-balanced diet
Participate in regular physical activity
Get at least 9 hours of sleep every night
Have regular health screenings
Avoid tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.
Understand and follow school rules/related to health
Avoid unnecessary risks

3. Mental/Emotional Health
Face difficult situations with a positive and realistic outlook
Identify, express, and manage your feelings appropriately
Set priorities so you can handle all responsibilities
Use your talents effectively to achieve goals
Be patient with yourself
Accept responsibility for your actions

4. Social Health Support and value family members
Have a friendly and open attitude
Pay attention to what you say and how you say it
Be a loyal, truthful, and dependable friend
Learn how to disagree without arguing
Don’t insult others or put them down

5. Self-assessment
Is careful examination and judgment of your own behaviors and patterns.

6. Wellness
A state of well=being or balanced health.

7. Inside and Out: Guess the Feelings?