What are the factors that affect wellness Nutrition

What are the factors that affect wellness?

• Nutrition: interdisciplinary science focused on the study of foods, nutrients and other food constituents and Health.

Why do we eat food?

Principles of the Science of Nutrition Principle 1# Food is a basic need of Humans

• Food security: ability to acquire food in socially acceptable ways. • Food insecurity: ability to acquire food and/or ability to acquire food which is safe and nutritious.

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Self Actualization Esteem Belongingness and Love Safety/security physical P. 288

Making Wellness a Lifestyle Aspects of Wellness Factors that contribute to disease Physical Health Unhealthy lifestyle choices Refers to fitness of your body. I can be affected by nutrition, lack of sleep, lifestyle choices, etc. Mental Health Relates to the way you feel about yourself – having a healthy self esteem. Health Promoting Choices ü Healthy lifestyle ü Resist Negative Peer Choices which are harmful to your Pressure health- smoking, drugs. . ü Improve Your Environment Poor Environmental Quality ü Quality Health Care Refers to the state of the physical world you live in. Having access to safe water or food. Exposure to elements or pollution Inadequate Health Care Social Health Interactions with others such as family, friends, peers, etc. Failing to diagnose or identify a disease or illness at early stage. Lack of access to Doctors or Hospitals Heredity Bad Health can be a results of Genetic disposition Chapter 1

Making Wellness a Lifestyle Aspects of Wellness Factors that contribute to disease Physical Health Unhealthy lifestyle choices Refers to fitness of your body. I can be affected by nutrition, lack of sleep, lifestyle choices, etc. Mental Health Relates to the way you feel about yourself – having a healthy self esteem. ü Healthy lifestyle ü Resist Negative Peer Choices which are harmful to your Pressure health- smoking, drugs. . ü Improve Your Environment Poor Environmental Quality ü Quality Health Care Refers to the state of the physical world you live in. Having access to safe water or food. Exposure to elements or pollution Inadequate Health Care Social Health Interactions with others such as family, friends, peers, etc. Health Promoting Choices Failing to diagnose or identify a disease or illness at early stage. Lack of access to Doctors or Hospitals Heredity Bad Health can be a results of Genetic disposition

Making Wellness a Lifestyle Aspects of Wellness Factors that contribute to disease Physical Health Unhealthy lifestyle choices Refers to fitness of your body. It can be affected by nutrition, lack of sleep, lifestyle choices, etc. Mental Health Relates to the way you feel about yourself – having a healthy self esteem. ü Healthy lifestyle ü Resist Negative Peer Choices which are harmful to your Pressure health- smoking, drugs. . ü Improve Your Environment Poor Environmental Quality ü Quality Health Care Refers to the state of the physical world you live in. Having access to safe water or food. Exposure to elements or pollution Inadequate Health Care Social Health Interactions with others such as family, friends, peers, etc. Health Promoting Choices Failing to diagnose or identify a disease or illness at early stage. Lack of access to Doctors or Hospitals Heredity Bad Health can be a results of Genetic disposition

Making Wellness a Lifestyle Aspects of Wellness Factors that contribute to disease Physical Health Unhealthy lifestyle choices Refers to fitness of your body. I can be affected by nutrition, lack of sleep, lifestyle choices, etc. Mental Health Relates to the way you feel about yourself – having a healthy self esteem. ü Healthy lifestyle ü Resist Negative Peer Choices which are harmful to your Pressure health- smoking, drugs. . ü Improve Your Environment Poor Environmental Quality ü Quality Health Care Refers to the state of the physical world you live in. Having access to safe water or food. Exposure to elements or pollution Inadequate Health Care Social Health Interactions with others such as family, friends, peers, etc. Health Promoting Choices Failing to diagnose or identify a disease or illness at early stage. Lack of access to Doctors or Hospitals Heredity Bad Health can be a results of Genetic disposition

Mini poster Include the following: 1. Factors affecting Physical/ Mental/Social Health. 2. Tips for better health – 3 for each category. 3. 1 large or 3 small illustrations. 4. Be creative!