1. Health and Fitness

3. Explain why good health is important. Describe the benefits of physical activity. Objectives

4. The concept wellness describes a desired state of health The Importance of Good Health continued ©.shock/Shutterstock

5. Physical fitnessPhysical fitness refers to the condition of your body  Fitness and wellness go hand in hand The care you give yourself has the greatest impact on both Physical wellness means the body is able to fight illness and infection and repair damage Professional medical care (including preventive health care) Self-care Your health can affect you in a number of ways, including your ability to succeed at school career achievement personal and family life The Importance of Good Health

6.  What are some ways in which good health can affect your ability to succeed in school? Think Further © Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock

7. Getting daily physical activity builds and maintains physical fitness Physical activity enhances posture improves blood circulation increases lung capacity relieves stress, boredom, and depression helps build strength and flexibility helps weight management Your daily routine is full of tasks that are forms of moderate physical activity You can take on more vigorous activities Being Physically Active continued

8. There are consequences to not getting enough sleep. People need different amounts of sleep to feel their best—but 7 to 8 hours a night works for many If you have trouble sleeping, make physical activity a part of your daily routine establish regular times for going to bed and waking up The Importance of Sleep continued © Olaru Radian-Alexandru/Shutterstock

9. Your appearance influences how others see you affects your self-image is determined by how you care for yourself Basic hygiene is cleansing practices that promote good health, including … bathing or showering every day caring for your skin, teeth, and hair The Importance of Personal Hygiene © lenetstan/Shutterstock

10. What does physical wellness mean?  the body is able to fight illness and infection and repair damage True or false. You should avoid leisure activities because they keep you from doing more important things.  false—leisure is good for you; leisure activities are especially helpful in reducing stress Section 1 Review

12. Describe a healthy mental state. Demonstrate ways to cope with stress and depression. Identify warning signs of depression that indicate a need for help. Objectives

13. Stress Stress is your body’s reaction to the events of your life Unmanaged, excessive amounts of stress can cause physical and emotional problems. Physical problems can include….  headaches  stomachaches  high blood pressures  changes in sleep patterns Stress and Your Health © Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock

14. Am I following good health practices? Am I realistic about my goals? Am I managing my time efficiently? Are there changes in my life right now? Once you identify stress-causing events, you can work to resolve them Coping with Stress

15. Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions Headaches, digestive disturbances, nausea, or chronic pain Feelings of isolation from family members and friends Excessive crying Symptoms of Depression

17. List health risks associated with tobacco, alcohol and other drugs, and sexually transmitted infections. Explain how routine decisions can affect your health. Objectives

18. Cigarette smoking is the largest preventable cause of illness and premature death in the United States People who smoke are more likely to have heart disease respiratory infections lung cancer miscarriages or premature babies If you have never used tobacco products, don ’ t start If you do use them, quit to enjoy almost immediate health benefits Tobacco

19. Secondhand tobacco smoke contains more than 4,000 chemicals, including at least 69 toxic chemicals that can cause cancer. Did You Know? Source: National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health © mojito.mak[dog]gmail[dot]com/Shutterstock

20. Alcohol is a depressant drug that is a serious health risk Damages the brain, liver, stomach, and other organs Interferes with judgment, vision, muscle coordination, and reaction time Can lead to alcoholism Alcohol continued

21. Of all drinking-and-driving cases reported by police, 85% involved people who had been binge drinking—drinking multiple drinks over a short period of time. Did You Know? Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention © Frank Wasserfuehrer/Shutterstock

22. Drug abuse is the use of a drug for a purpose other than it was intended Other Drugs continued © Spectruminfo/Shutterstock

23. Drug abuse includes using medications other than as directed using someone else’s prescription drugs using legal products for intoxicating effects Some drugs cause addiction, a dependence of the body on a continuing supply of the drug Other Drugs continued

24. Even experimenting with drugs can be dangerous and can lead to addiction serious health problems serious legal problems Other Drugs

25. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections or conditions spread through sexual contact or from a pregnant woman to her child Sexually Transmitted Infections continued © Lisa S./Shutterstock

26. Symptoms and side effects range from blisters to blindness to death You have a responsibility to prevent the spread of STIs by behaving responsibly Sexually Transmitted Infections

27. Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is the most deadly STD The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes AIDS by breaking down the immune system and leaving the body vulnerable to diseaseshuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) AIDS continued

28. HIV can be transmitted through sexual contact by sharing contaminated intravenous needles during birth or through breast-feeding AIDS

29. Keep your health in mind when you make decisions L imit high-fat foods W ear a seat belt A void risks when you can, otherwise be aware of risks Decisions That Affect Your Health © Lisa F. Young/Shutterstock

30. What are potential effects of smoking on a mother and her unborn child?  miscarriage, premature delivery, low birth weight, impaired future growth and development of the child What laws can be broken by teenagers who drink alcohol?  laws against buying alcohol and against driving under the influence Section 12-3 Review continued

31. Define addiction.  the dependence of the body on a continuing supply of a substance Describe two ways that sexually transmitted infections can be transmitted from one person to another.  they are spread by sexual contact between two people; they are passed from pregnant women to their infants Section 12-3 Review