Bell Ringers 1 Why is health education important

Bell Ringers 1. Why is health education important? 2. How can one’s behavior have a negative influence on one’s health?

Objectives Ø Students will know what health is Ø Students will understand how each side of the health triangle affects the other 2 sides Ø Students will be able to identify the 3 sides of the health triangle

What is Health? Ø Health- The combination of your physical, mental/emotional, and social wellbeing. Ø

Health Triangle Ø Each side effects the other and they are all interconnected.

Physical Health Ø physical- the way your body parts and systems work together. Ø a. proper nutrition Ø b. regular physical activity Ø c. adequate sleep

Mental/Emotional Health Feelings about yourself, how well you relate to others, how well you meet the demands of daily life. Ø a. developing thinking skills Ø b. enjoy learning Ø c. see mistakes as opportunities to learn, grow, and change. Ø

Social Health Ø. social- the way you get along with others Ø a. ability to make and keep friends Ø b. seeking and lending support when necessary

Health Triangle Activity

Health Status Ø The sum total of positive and negative influences a person chooses. - All of the decisions that you make in your lifetime. * Behavior has the most influence in determining your health status!

Promoting Your Health Ø Many deaths can be prevented if people practice healthy habits Ø 1. Lifestyle Factors-personal behaviors and habits related to the way a person lives that help determine his/her level of health. Ø Ø Ø a. 7 -8 hrs. of sleep b. balanced diet c. refrain from smoking d. exercise at least 3 x’s a week e. no alcohol or drugs f. maintain recommended weight

ØInfluences on your Health

Heredity Ø Heredity- all the traits and properties that are passed from parent to child.

Environment Ø Ø Ø Ø Environment- sum total of your surroundings-physical conditions in which you live. a. physical environment- things around you. 1. indoor 2. outdoor b. social environment- family and other people who you come in contact with daily. 1. peers- people who are the same age and have similar interests. 2. negative peer pressure- peers who take part in dangerous, unhealthy or illegal behavior. c. cultural environment- collective beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group. 1. gives you a sense of identity in a multicultural world 2. religion 3. regions 4. friends

Behavior Ø -you have little control over your heredity and environment but: You have a great deal over your behavior!! Being able to take charge of your health is very important.

ØTaking Charge of YOUR Health

Risk Factors Ø Risk Factors: actions or behaviors that represent a potential health threat and can contribute to unintentional injuries. Ø 1. tobacco use Ø 2. drug and alcohol use Ø 3. sexual behaviors Ø 4. unhealthy eating Ø 5. physical inactivity

Cumulative Risk FactorsØ Risks that increase gradually and may add up to a total that is greater than expected. Ø 1. sunburn Ø 2. smoking Ø 3. drug use

YOUR HEALTH TRIANGLE

Part One: Physical Health Ø For each statement that follows answer YES or No on your paper depending upon whether the statement is true for you. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. I get at least eight (8) hours of sleep each night. I eat a well balanced diet, including a healthful breakfast each day. I keep my body, teeth, and hair clean I do at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity each day. I avoid using tobacco, alcohol and other drugs. I see a doctor and dentist for regular checkups.

Part Two: Mental/Emotional Health Ø For each statement that follows answer YES or No on your paper depending upon whether the statement is true for you. l l l I generally feel good about myself and accept who I am I express my feelings clearly and calmly, even when I am angry I accept helpful criticism I have at least one activity that I enjoy I feel like people like and accept me. I like to learn new information and develop new skills

Part Three: Social Health Ø For each statement that follows answer YES or No on your paper depending upon whether the statement is true for you. l l l I have at least one close friend I respect and care for my family I know how to disagree with others without getting angry I am a good listener I get support from others when I need it I say no if people ask me to do something harmful or wrong

Ø Graphing your results l l l Add up the number of yes answers for each of the 3 main categories of health that you just answered questions for Choose a symbol to represent each YES answer (example a baseball) Use your symbols to form a Health Triangle to represent your scores

Ø Label your chart- My Health Triangle Physical Social Mental

Think about it? Ø Does your Health Triangle have equal sides? Ø Is there one area that you are strong in? Ø Is there an area that you need to work on?

Write a summary Ø What can you do to improve your health and balance your triangle?