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 1. 4 Defining Health and Wellness Knowledge Personal Skills for Health and Wellness Our Healthcare System
Lesson 1. 1 Defining Health and Wellness
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 – – 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 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 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 – 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 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 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? – 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
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 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 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 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. - 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 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 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 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 • 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 • 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
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 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 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 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
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 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 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 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 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 – 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 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 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 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.
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