MAKING HEALTHY DECISIONS Chapter #1 sections 1-4

DECISIONS? Famous Quote:“You decide you'll wait for your pitch.

Then as the ball starts toward the plate, you think about your stance. And then you think about your swing. And then you realize that the ball that went past you for a strike was your pitch.”

- Bobby Murcer

WHAT IS HEALTH?1) _____________, refers to the overall well-

being of your mind, your body, and your relationships with other people.

health2) In the past, peoples length of life was not as

long due to bad hygiene, illness, and poor eating habits. In today’s society, the average ____________________ has increased by 30 years due to health care, nutrition, sanitation, and working conditions.

Life expectancy

MAKING HEALTHY DECISIONS 3) Define: Quality of life?The degree of satisfaction a person gets

from life.4) An person works hard to reach this, can

be short term/long term?GoalsWhat short term Goals do you have for your

career in school?Can you set the bar to high for yourself?

ASPECTS OF HEALTH“The aspects of health that are important to overall well-

being are physical, mental, emotional, and social health.”

5) Refers to how you react to events in your life?Emotional health6) Getting along with others, in an atmosphere or

environment?Social health7) When you are this type of healthy, your mind is alert,

focused, and aware of your surroundings?Mental health8) Proper diet, adequate sleep, regular exercise, and

proper medical care. These are examples of what?Physical health

ASPECTS OF HEALTH Remember-All aspects of health are very important for your

development as a young adult. A problem in one area, can affect other areas.9) Out of the 4 aspects of health we defined. What 2

are almost the same when being characterized?Mental & Emotional Tell me why they are similar? “Think about your top 3 (mental, physical, social): if

you were to put these into a Triangle. How or what could you do in your life to keep the triangle from getting uneven or lop sided?”

THE HEALTH TRIANGLE

LETS TALK ABOUT SOME RISKS 10) Traits that are passed/inherited “Biologically” from parent to child are

called?Heredity11) This type of “inheritance” can influence your health depending on if your

male/female?GenderFood for thought-We all inherit certain traits from our parents, and some are good/bad. If you

inherit a risk factor, you can lower your overall risk factor by avoiding risky situations.

“If you have fair skin, you can be sure to use sunscreen.”-with fair skin, you have a higher chance of developing skin cancer, dark skin

the chances are less.“Women who inherit risk factor for breast cancer, can choose not to smoke.”-smoking is another risk factor for breast cancer.

TYPES OF ENVIRONMENTS 12) Both your “indoor” and “outdoor” surroundings?Physical environment13) You spend time with family, friends, classmates, and

people that are part of your community? Social environment 14) Define Culture?Belief’s and patterns of behavior that are shared by a group of

people and passed down from “generation to generation.” “In some cultures people tend to eat whole-grain breads or

include red meat in their diet.” –can this influence health?What is a type of Culture present in Montana? Native American Culture

TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR HEALTH

“There are 3 steps you can take to help you meet your personal health goals.”-

*Gaining awarenessRecognize a health problem with yourself*Gaining knowledge Once you become aware of a problem, learn how to take care

of it*Build Health skillsApply the knowledge you learn and use it to your advantage Taking action to avoid disease, injury, and other negative

health out comes is what?Prevention

TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR HEALTH

14) _____________, the standards and beliefs that is most important to you.

Values 15) We talked about goal setting. Short/long term goals can

be structured into a type of format for personal use? Action plan16) This means to speak, and write in support of a person or

issue?Advocate 17) Sharpening one’s ability to find new health information

by using the internet, news paper, and magazines?Health literacy

BEING A CONSUMER“I buy a brand-name shampoo that costs

twice as much as the store brand. The ads for the expensive shampoo say that it keeps your hair healthier. My Mother says that the store brand is just as good. Who is right?

(which shampoo would you buy?)Generic Brand-name

BEING A CONSUMER18) ______________, buying products or

services for personal use.ConsumerSome factors too consider before buying a

product:19) Does Wall-Mart offer you a repair, or

replacement product if there is a problem? What do they offer with a receipt?

Warranty

BEING A CONSUMER20) Checking to see if there are other

brands or other products that will give you that same result but lower price?

Cost21) Reading product labels, and other

information supplied with the product to determine it’s “contents,” this promotes what?

Safety

BEING A CONSUMER 22- During your home TV time, this form of

communication provides news, and entertainment? Media23- you see this sign when you drive into Great Falls

with a giant cheeseburger on it. This an example of?Advertisement “An add may say that a certain store is selling a

product at the lowest possible price. Unless you check to see what the price is at other stores, you will not know if this claim is true.”

ADVERTISING METHODSMethod Message Example

Scientific studies Scientific test prove the product is effective

“Tests prove that you can lose 3 inches off your waste” (Contour

Core)Bandwagon approach Everyone is using the

product. You should too.

“Everyone that cleans, uses the steam pocket

mop”Testimonial The product is effective

because trustworthy people recommend it.

“The medicine recommended by doctors and their families” (Nyquil)

Comparison to other products

The product is more effective than others.

“Brand X now has 20% more painkiller than

Brand Y” (Ibuprofen vs. Advil)

Emotional Appeal The product is safest for you and your

family.

“Are you and your family in good hands?”

(Allstate insurance)Price appeal The product gives you

more for your money.“The next caller in 20

minutes, get’s collection at a reduced

price.”(Golden Oldies CD’s)

KNOWING THE DIFFERENCE24) Someone who lies to obtain money or

property.Fraud25) Health fraud is called what (think of a duck)Quackery “As a consumer, you have the right to

information, the right to consumer protection by government agencies, and the right to complain.”

GOOD AND BAD PRODUCTS

GREAT JOB! YOU MADE IT………....... Study with partner for remainder of period Study tonight for test tomorrow Homework- when you sit down to watch your favorite

show on TV, I want you to write down and advertisement you see during commercial break.

Tell me: -Define: the product?-State: function?-Identify: the slogan?-Evaluate: prices/cost?-Discover: where can you obtain this?