essentials of health and wellness james robinson, ed.d., faahe deborah j. mccormick, ph.d
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Essentials of Health and Wellness
James Robinson, Ed.D., FAAHE
Deborah J. McCormick, Ph.D.
Unit 1Developing Health and Wellness Skills
Chapter 1Health for Adolescents
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Chapter Objectives
1. Define health
2. Describe the four dimensions of health
3. Explain the importance of health
4. Identify factors contributing to longevity
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Chapter Objectives (continued)
5. Describe four characteristics of a person who is health-literate
6. List the seven skills practiced by a person who is health-literate
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Introduction
• Health greatly influences how long andhow well you will live
• Behaviors established during the teen years can affect your entire life
• Developing good health habits is part of becoming an adult
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The Health Continuum
• Your state of health constantly changes
• Optimal health is the highest level
• Homeostasis is the state of balance when body is functioning properly– Illness and injury disrupt homeostasis– The body naturally strives to maintain
homeostasis
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The Meaning of Health
• Health: measure of your condition at any given point in time
• Four dimensions of health1. Physical health
2. Mental and emotional health
3. Social health
4. Spiritual health
• Interaction of the dimensions of health
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Life Expectancy and Longevity
• Life expectancy: number of years you might live
• Longevity: length of your life span• Health habits influence both• Influences on longevity
– Heredity – Personal health behaviors– Environment – Economics
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Health Literacy
• Ability to obtain, interpret, understand, and apply basic health information and services
• Characteristics of a person who is health-literate– Self-directed learner– Critical thinker– Effective communicator– Responsible member of society
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The Dimensions of Health
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Health Literacy Skills
• Understanding health promotion and disease prevention
• Accessing valid health information and health-promoting products and services
• Practicing health-enhancing behaviors
• Recognizing influence of culture, media, and technology on health
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Health Literacy Skills (continued)
• Using communication skills to promote health
• Setting goals and making decisions
• Advocating (supporting) personal, family, and community health
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Summary
• The state of your health varies and largely is under your personal control
• The habits you develop as a teen can influence the length and quality of your life
• A related concept to health is “wellness,” discussed in Chapter 2
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