THE HEALTH TRIANGLE WHAT IS HEALTH A state

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THE HEALTH TRIANGLE

THE HEALTH TRIANGLE

WHAT IS HEALTH? ✕A state of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being, and not just

WHAT IS HEALTH? ✕A state of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being, and not just the absence of illness or injury. ✕ Think of your answers from your selfassessment… + The choices you make everyday will make up your total health. ✕ Are you making healthy choices?

YOUR HEALTH TRIANGLE ✕ It represents the different aspects of health and BALANCE ✕

YOUR HEALTH TRIANGLE ✕ It represents the different aspects of health and BALANCE ✕ MENTAL/EMOTIONAL health ✕ Social health ✕ PHYSICAL health It’s all about BALANCE!

PHYSICAL HEALTH ✕ Physical Health – Involves taking care of your body. ✕Examples (write

PHYSICAL HEALTH ✕ Physical Health – Involves taking care of your body. ✕Examples (write 2 examples in your notes) + + + Get adequate SLEEP Eat nutritious meals Maintain healthy body weight Free of disease and sickness Exercise ✕ How could your physical health be harmed? +Write down your ideas

MENTAL/EMOTIONAL HEALTH Mental/Emotional Health – How well you handle your feelings, thoughts, & the

MENTAL/EMOTIONAL HEALTH Mental/Emotional Health – How well you handle your feelings, thoughts, & the situations you face every day. ✕ Examples (Write down 2 examples in your notes) ✕ + + + ✕ Express feelings in appropriate ways Good self-esteem Setting goals Learn new skills Deal with stress in a positive way Stand up for your beliefs How could your mental/emotional health be harmed? +What are your ideas?

SOCIAL HEALTH ✕ Social Health – How well you relate to others. ✕ Examples

SOCIAL HEALTH ✕ Social Health – How well you relate to others. ✕ Examples (write down 2 examples in your notes) + + Show respect for others Communicate properly and appropriately with others Can you make and keep friends Can you get along with others ✕ How could your social health be harmed? +What are your ideas?

BALANCE ✕ If one piece of the triangle is affected, can other pieces be

BALANCE ✕ If one piece of the triangle is affected, can other pieces be affected at the same time? +Example ✕ How? + + You break your leg at soccer practice. Your girlfriend/boyfriend breaks up with you. Completing a 5 K. Taking a shower.

What are we trying to achieve by being balanced? ✕ Wellness! + + Maintaining

What are we trying to achieve by being balanced? ✕ Wellness! + + Maintaining balanced health over a long period of time. Are we always guaranteed a high-level of wellness when we are making good choices? ✕ No, but we increase our odds!

Health Triangle Assignment ✕If you do not finish it in class, it is homework.

Health Triangle Assignment ✕If you do not finish it in class, it is homework.