Health and Wellness CHAPTER 2 Wellness and Health

Health and Wellness CHAPTER 2

Wellness and Health �Wellness—overall state of well-being, or total health �Involves 3 main components: Physical health, including safety Mental health Social health �Each person’s level of health is different!!

Physical Health �As you mature, you take more responsibility for your physical health Pay attention to how you feel

�Nutrition Balanced diet helps maintain a state of wellness Eating a variety helps resist infection and disease � Have more physical and mental energy � Helps prevent weight problems, heart disease, diabetes and cancer

�Exercise The body is designed for exercise Benefits: � More strength and endurance � Greater agility � More alertness � Feel and look better Build your routine around activities you enjoy You should exercise 20 -30 minutes a day, 3 -5 times a week

�Sleep A good night’s sleep allows your body’s systems to repair and revitalize themselves Getting enough rest makes you look and feel better and gives you energy during the day Most people require about 8 hours sleep a night to maintain wellness and to feel fit

�Hygiene Your level of cleanliness Wellness programs should include the following to promote good hygiene: � Regular showers/baths � Use deodorant � Brush your teeth daily � Clean hair, hands, and nails

�Substance Abuse Wellness includes choosing not to use harmful substances � Bad for your health � Cause addictions—physical and mental dependence on continued doses of a substance Use these guidelines: � Have prescription drugs only with a doctor’s supervision � Avoid people who sell drugs � Choose drug free friends � Remain abstinent (drug free)

Safety �Many teens engage in high risk behavior Avoid by: � Being prepared Know potential risks � Resist pressures Make your own decisions � Stay alert Pay attention to your surroundings � Stay within limits Be realistic about your physical condition

�Accidents Leading cause of death among teens Can be avoided by: � Fasten your seat belt � Follow traffic laws � Practice defensive driving—pay attention at all times to pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers � Wear protective gear � Never swim alone

�Crime and Violence Almost 9, 000 young people are killed each year as a result of violent crimes In public: � Choose well lighted routes � Keep valuables out of sight At home: � Lock doors and windows � Don’t give out personal information

Mental and Social Health �Mental Health People who are mentally healthy feel good about themselves, are comfortable with other people, and are able to cope with the demands of life � Maintain positive outlooks � Focus on strengths � Accept others as they are � Be considerate of other people’s feelings

�Stress Body’s response to demands being put on your � Physical and emotional tension � Can result from something positive or negative � The way you manage stress can affect every aspect of your wellness Dealing with stress � Try to relax � Get some exercise � Plan ahead � Think realistically � Learn from the experience

�Social Health Made up of 2 components: � People with whom your have direct contact � Your role with society as a whole

Benefits of Wellness �People who make smart decisions have a positive outlook on life �Good health brings glow to the skin, shine to the hair, and brightness to the eyes �Handle emotions and get along with others