Journal #1 11/16/12What are some everyday

decisions teens face than can affect their health?

Ch. 1Lesson 1&2YOUR TOTAL HEALTH

HEALTH Physical, Mental/Emotional, Social well-

being

Physical Health How well your body functions Perform daily activities Deal with everyday stresses Avoid injury

What does it take to get and keep a healthy body?

Mental/Emotional Health How you feel about yourself Meet demands of your daily life Cope with problems

Spiritual health- a deep-seated sense of meaning and purpose of life. (feeling of purpose and sense of values)

Social Health How you get along with others As important as being fit and healthy Who is in your “Social Network”

What are some ways to maintain a healthy relationship?

Keep a balance

Health Continuum Pg. 11Figure 1.4 Chronic Disease-an ongoing condition or

illness such as heart disease, obesity, and cancer

Lesson 2

What Affects Your Health?

Heredity All the traits that you where biologically

passed on to you from your parents.

Positive & Negative

Environment Everything that surrounds you

Physical Social Culture

Physical Environment Neighborhood and school safety Air and water quality Availability of parks, recreational and

libraries Access to medical care

Social and Culture Environment Peers-people of the same age who share

similar interests

Collective beliefs,, customs, and behaviors of a group

How do the different forms of environment affect your health?

Attitude

Optimists vs. Pessimists Is the glass half empty or half full?

Behavior Avoid high risk behavior by: Eating healthy Wearing a seat belt Participating in daily physical activities

Media and Technology Celebrities Athletes