Chapter 1 Understanding Your Health and Wellness Lesson

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Chapter 1 Understanding Your Health and Wellness Lesson 1. 1 1. 2 1. 3

Chapter 1 Understanding Your Health and Wellness Lesson 1. 1 1. 2 1. 3 1. 4 Defining Health and Wellness Knowledge Personal Skills for Health and Wellness Our Healthcare System

Lesson 1. 1 Defining Health and Wellness

Lesson 1. 1 Defining Health and Wellness

Well-Being • A state of health and wellness • People in a state of

Well-Being • A state of health and wellness • People in a state of well-being – Feel good about their present condition – Are productive at school, work, and home – Do not have mental and physical illnesses shutterstock. com/Sunny studio Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.

Dimensions of Health and Wellness • Wellness is a balance of dimensions – –

Dimensions of Health and Wellness • Wellness is a balance of dimensions – – Physical Emotional Intellectual Social • These dimensions interact with and affect each other shutterstock. com/Rido Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.

Physical Health • Refers to how well your body functions • Qualities of a

Physical Health • Refers to how well your body functions • Qualities of a healthy body – Not slowed by disease – Able to take part in activities of daily life – Able to cope with stress, injury, and aging shutterstock. com/Pressmaster Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.

Emotional Health • Emotional health includes – Your mood and how you feel about

Emotional Health • Emotional health includes – Your mood and how you feel about yourself – How you view the world • Good emotional health means – You are not affected by mental illness – You can express thoughts and feelings clearly – You can cope well with stress • Many teens experience problems with emotional health but may not realize it shutterstock. com/sabphoto Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.

Intellectual Health • Intellectual health involves – Ability to think clearly and critically –

Intellectual Health • Intellectual health involves – Ability to think clearly and critically – Ability to learn and solve problems • People who are intellectually healthy are able to adapt, learn, and grow shutterstock. com/Zurijeta Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.

Social Health • Social health involves – Communication skills – Relationships – Ability to

Social Health • Social health involves – Communication skills – Relationships – Ability to interact with others • Social skills and healthy relationships help people enjoy life and meet challenges shutterstock. com/Mike Flippo Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.

A Continuum of Health • The range of a person’s health status can be

A Continuum of Health • The range of a person’s health status can be described as a continuum • Ideally, health status should be near optimal health • Diseases and disorders can affect the mind and body, preventing optimal health Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.

Think Further What are some examples of factors that increase health and wellness? –

Think Further What are some examples of factors that increase health and wellness? – Avoiding smoking, drinking, and drugs – Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly What are some examples of factors that reduce health and wellness? – Not getting enough sleep – Inability to manage stress Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.

Lesson 1. 2 Health and Wellness Knowledge

Lesson 1. 2 Health and Wellness Knowledge

Health Literacy • The ability to locate, interpret, and apply information pertaining to your

Health Literacy • The ability to locate, interpret, and apply information pertaining to your health • Builds on basic facts and concepts you learn at home and in school • Includes ability to locate, evaluate, understand, and communicate healthrelated information shutterstock. com/Ant Clausen Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.

Consumer Literacy and Health • A consumer is someone who purchases or uses goods

Consumer Literacy and Health • A consumer is someone who purchases or uses goods or services • Your health and wellness depend, in part, on reliable information • Science is a body of knowledge based on observation and experimentation • Pseudoscience refers to theories and health claims that are described as sciencebased when they are not thinkstock. com/Blend Images/Plush Studios Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.

The Consumer Bill of Rights • There are 8 rights to the Consumer bill

The Consumer Bill of Rights • There are 8 rights to the Consumer bill of rights. • 1. The right to safety. - Products should not harm their users. • 2. The right to be informed. - Businesses should always provide consumers with enough appropriate information to make intelligent and informed choices. Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.

The Consumer Bill of Rights • 3. The right to choose. - Consumers should

The Consumer Bill of Rights • 3. The right to choose. - Consumers should have a variety of options by different companies. • 4. The right to be heard. - Consumers can voice complaints and concerns about products Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.

The Consumer Bill of Rights • 5. The right to satisfaction of basic needs.

The Consumer Bill of Rights • 5. The right to satisfaction of basic needs. - Consumers have access to basic essential good and services: adequate food, clothing, shelter, healthcare, education, public utilities, water, sanitation. • 6. The right to redress. - Consumers can receive a fair settlement of just claims. They can sue for false representation, hidden fees, etc. Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.

The Consumer Bill of Rights • 7. The right to consumer education. - Consumers

The Consumer Bill of Rights • 7. The right to consumer education. - Consumers should be able to acquire knowledge and skills needed to make informed choices. • 8. The right to a healthy environment. - The right to live and work in a workspace or home that is non-threatening to the well-being of present and future generations. Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.

Self-Advocacy and Interpreting Media • Health-related knowledge will enable you to make healthful purchases

Self-Advocacy and Interpreting Media • Health-related knowledge will enable you to make healthful purchases and choices • Health-related information is offered by websites, magazines, newspapers, television, and radio shutterstock. com/lightwavemedia Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.

Think Further What questions can you ask to help you evaluate websites? • Who

Think Further What questions can you ask to help you evaluate websites? • Who is paying for the site and what is their goal in creating the site? • Is the information given up-to-date? • If there ads on the website, are they clearly identified as ads? • Are sources of statistics and information cited? • Does the site ask you for personal information? If so, why? thinkstock. com/Photodisc Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.

Health Promotion • Taking charge of your health and wellness is called health promotion

Health Promotion • Taking charge of your health and wellness is called health promotion • Involves making responsible and wellinformed decisions • Example: choosing healthy foods shutterstock. com/eurobanks Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.

Lifelong Learning • Different wellness issues become important in different stages of life •

Lifelong Learning • Different wellness issues become important in different stages of life • Learning about new health-related issues should continue throughout life shutterstock. com/Monkey Business Images Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.

Lesson 1. 3 Personal Skills for Health and Wellness

Lesson 1. 3 Personal Skills for Health and Wellness

Critical Thinking Family History Why is it important to know your family’s health history?

Critical Thinking Family History Why is it important to know your family’s health history? • Make a mental list of some diseases or disorders that your family members have that might relate to your health. • Share your list with the class if you are comfortable doing so. shutterstock. com/Deymos. HR Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.

Decision-Making and Goal Setting • The decision-making process can help you make choices about

Decision-Making and Goal Setting • The decision-making process can help you make choices about health and wellness 1. 2. 3. • Setting health-related goals is important for improving your health 4. 5. • Define the problem • Explore alternatives • Select the best option • Act on your decision • Evaluate the decision Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.

Standing Up to Pressure • Refusal skills can help you respond to peer influences

Standing Up to Pressure • Refusal skills can help you respond to peer influences without compromising your own health and well-being • Interpersonal skills help you communicate and relate positively with other people shutterstock. com/Blue. Sky. Image Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.

Think Further • Why is it important that goals you set be specific and

Think Further • Why is it important that goals you set be specific and realistic? • What should you remember when setting a timeline for completing goals? • Why should you monitor your progress toward completing a goal? Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.

Lesson 1. 4 Our Healthcare System

Lesson 1. 4 Our Healthcare System

Healthcare Services • The healthcare industry performs many types of services – – –

Healthcare Services • The healthcare industry performs many types of services – – – Diagnosis Treatment Rehabilitation Prevention Education Research shutterstock. com/kurhan Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.

Physicians and Specialists • A regular doctor (pediatrician or primary care physician) provides primary

Physicians and Specialists • A regular doctor (pediatrician or primary care physician) provides primary care • Physician assistants and nurse practitioners work under the supervision of physicians • Medical specialists possess extra training and experience with certain types of diseases and disorders shutterstock. com/michaeljung Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.

Healthcare Settings • Inpatient facilities are hospitals where patients reside while they receive comprehensive

Healthcare Settings • Inpatient facilities are hospitals where patients reside while they receive comprehensive care • Outpatient facilities treat patients who do not require a hospital stay shutterstock. com/Steve Design Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.

Health Insurance • Healthcare is expensive • Most people buy insurance to help pay

Health Insurance • Healthcare is expensive • Most people buy insurance to help pay healthcare costs • Two main types of insurance – Health maintenance organizations (HMOs) – Preferred provider organizations (PPOs) shutterstock. com/arka 38 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.

Medicare and Medicaid • The US government funds some types of health insurance •

Medicare and Medicaid • The US government funds some types of health insurance • Medicare is made available for – People 65 years of age and older – People younger than 65 who are disabled and unable to work • Medicaid pays some healthcare costs for people living in poverty thinkstock. com/Pixland Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.

Affordable Care Act • Passed on March 23, 2010, the Affordable Care Act provides

Affordable Care Act • Passed on March 23, 2010, the Affordable Care Act provides – Expanded access to insurance – Cost reduction and affordability – Improved healthcare – Patient’s Bill of Rights shutterstock. com/karen roach Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.

Think Further Myth or Fact? An insurance company can refuse to sell you health

Think Further Myth or Fact? An insurance company can refuse to sell you health insurance if you have a serious illness. MYTH – Fact: Insurance companies must provide insurance even if you have a serious disease at the time you want to purchase their insurance. – Fact: Insurance companies cannot set a “lifetime limit” after which they stop providing insurance to an individual. Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.

Controlling Healthcare Costs • Ways to save on healthcare costs include – Taking positive

Controlling Healthcare Costs • Ways to save on healthcare costs include – Taking positive and preventive actions to improve your health – Using generic drugs – Comparing premium and deductible costs of various insurance programs shutterstock. com/Sherry Yates Young Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.

Regular Checkups and Screening • You should have an annual physical exam to spot

Regular Checkups and Screening • You should have an annual physical exam to spot potential problems • Tell your doctor about any symptoms or problems • Write down any questions you want to ask the doctor thinkstock. com/istock/monkeybusinessimages Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. May not be posted to a publicly accessible website.