Personal Health and Wellness Health and Wellness Health

Personal Health and Wellness

Health and Wellness • Health – the condition of your body and your mind – Physical Health – Mental and Emotional Health – Social Health • Wellness – the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal (Source: www. merriam-webster. com/dictionary) Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

Tips for a Safe and Healthy Life • Eat healthy. • Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains every day. • Limit foods and drinks high in calories, sugar, salt, fat, and alcohol. • Eat a balanced diet to help keep a healthy weight. Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

Tips for a Safe and Healthy Life • Be active for at least 2 ½ hours a week. • Kids and teens should be active for at least 1 hour a day. • Include activities that raise breathing, raise heart rate, and strengthen muscles. Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

Tips for a Safe and Healthy Life • Protect yourself. • Wear helmets, seat belts, sunscreen, and insect repellent. • Wash hands to stop the spread of germs. • Avoid smoking and breathing other people’s smoke. • Avoid using alcohol and drugs. Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

Tips for a Safe and Healthy Life • Protect yourself, cont. • Build safe and healthy relationships with family and friends. • Be ready for emergencies. Make a supply kit. Make a plan. Be informed. Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

Tips for a Safe and Healthy Life • Manage stress. • Balance work, home, and play. • Get support from family and friends. • Stay positive. • Take time to relax. Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

Tips for a Safe and Healthy Life • Manage stress, cont. • Get help or counseling if needed. • Get the appropriate amount of sleep. • Adolescents (13 -18 years old) need at least 8 ½ – 9 ½ hours • Adults typically need 7 - 9 hours • Sufficient sleep is an essential aspect of chronic disease prevention and health promotion. Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

Tips for a Safe and Healthy Life • Get checkups. • Ask your doctor or nurse how you can lower your chances for health problems based on your lifestyle and personal and family health histories. • Find out what exams, tests, and shots you need and when to get them. Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

Tips for a Safe and Healthy Life • Get checkups, cont. • See your doctor or nurse as often as he or she says to do so. See him or her sooner if you feel sick, have pain, notice changes, or have problems with medicine. Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.