1. CHAPTER 28 Maintaining Family Health and Wellbeing

2. Journal Read the Life Sketch on p. 635 Answer these questions:  How are Pepe and Alayna’s concerns common to many teens?  Which of Alayna’s concerns may actually hinder her success in sports?  How are Ramona and Phil’s concerns common to many working adults and teens?  How are Jeanette and Delores’ lifestyles affected by health concerns common to older adults?  What is the importance of health in the later years of life?

3. State Standards 4.3: Evaluate the role of personal management in maintaining good health and welness

4. Today ‘s Health Problems Heart Disease Arterioscelerosis Hypertension Cancer Accidents are the main cause of death for persons up to age 44 For older adults, heart disease and cancer are major killers Heart disease- hinders the heart’s ability to function Arteriosclerosis- hardening of the arteries Hypertension- high blood pressure Cancer- abnormal cell growth

5. Leading Causes of Death by Age Group Age5-1415-2425-4445-64 Accidents38%46.6%22%5.4% Cancer15%5.2%14.3%33.6% Heart Disease3.6%3.1%12.7%24% HIV*.5%5.7%1.4% Homicide5%15.8%5.8%* Suicide3.7%12.1%9%2.3% * Not a leading Cause

6. Early Warning Signs of Cancer A sore throat that does not heal Unusual bleeding A lump in the breast or other areas Bowel and bladder changes that persist A cough that persists Difficulty in swallowing Changes in a wart or mole

7. Healthy Eating Habits The Dietary Guidelines for Americans  Aim for Fitness  Aim for a healthy weight  Be physically active each day  Build a Healthy Base  Let the pyramid guide your choices  Choose a variety of grains daily  Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables daily  Keep food safe to eat  Choose Sensibly  Choose a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol  Choose foods and beverages that moderate your intake of sugars  Choose and prepare foods with less salt

8. Maintaining a Healthy Weight Body Mass Index- the relationship of weight to height Healthy BMI- 18.5- 25 Overweight BMI- 25-30 Obese- BMI higher than 30 Obesity has the most serious health risks

9. Body Frames The size of your body frame is determined by your bone structure Ectomorphs- small bones and slender, angular build Endomorphs- People with a large frame, usually have a more rounded shape Mesomorphs- between the two, a medium frame Examples on p. 640