CHAPTER 28

Maintaining Family Health and Wellbeing

Journal

Read the Life Sketch on p. 635Answer these questions:

How are Pepe and Alayna’s concerns common to many teens?

Which of Alayna’s concerns may actually hinder her success in sports?

How are Ramona and Phil’s concerns common to many working adults and teens?

How are Jeanette and Delores’ lifestyles affected by health concerns common to older adults?

What is the importance of health in the later years of life?

State Standards

4.3: Evaluate the role of personal management in maintaining good health and welness

Today ‘s Health Problems

Heart Disease

Arterioscelerosis

Hypertension

Cancer

Accidents are the main cause of death for persons up to age 44

For older adults, heart disease and cancer are major killers

Heart disease- hinders the heart’s ability to function

Arteriosclerosis- hardening of the arteries

Hypertension- high blood pressure

Cancer- abnormal cell growth

Leading Causes of Death by Age Group

Age 5-14 15-24 25-44 45-64

Accidents 38% 46.6% 22% 5.4%

Cancer 15% 5.2% 14.3% 33.6%

Heart Disease

3.6% 3.1% 12.7% 24%

HIV * .5% 5.7% 1.4%

Homicide 5% 15.8% 5.8% *

Suicide 3.7% 12.1% 9% 2.3%

* Not a leading Cause

Early Warning Signs of Cancer

A sore throat that does not healUnusual bleedingA lump in the breast or other areasBowel and bladder changes that persistA cough that persistsDifficulty in swallowingChanges in a wart or mole

Healthy Eating Habits

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans Aim for Fitness

Aim for a healthy weight Be physically active each day

Build a Healthy Base Let the pyramid guide your choices Choose a variety of grains daily Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables daily Keep food safe to eat

Choose Sensibly Choose a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol Choose foods and beverages that moderate your intake of

sugars Choose and prepare foods with less salt

Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Body Mass Index- the relationship of weight to height

Healthy BMI- 18.5- 25Overweight BMI- 25-30Obese- BMI higher than 30Obesity has the most serious health risks

Body Frames

The size of your body frame is determined by your bone structure

Ectomorphs- small bones and slender, angular build

Endomorphs- People with a large frame, usually have a more rounded shape

Mesomorphs- between the two, a medium frame

Examples on p. 640