Unit I

Wellness & Safety

Health – A range of states with physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social components.

Wellness – optimal health; the top of the range of health states

Mental-Emotional:

maintains a strong sense of self

willing to accept new ideas handles setbacks recognizes emotional problems in self and others and seeks help

Feels that life has meaning

Physical:

is aware that accidents are realis aware of infectious disease and prevents

themtakes measures to prevent lifestyle diseaseuses health care wisely Sleeps enough to function wellMaintains appropriate weight and works to

achieve and maintain physical fitness

Family-Social: develops friendships socializes well with others without the

influence of drugs maintains friends and long term partners

The Health TriangleRefer to p. 5

List The 10 Factors that affect Health StatusP. 6-9

What is your Health Status-

Which 3 factors can you not control in your life?

Which 7 Factors can you control?

Chronological Age: actual age in years

Physiological Age: estimated age from body’s health and life expectancy

- adequate sleep, regular physical activity, not using any drugs, adequate diet & weight.

Healthy People 2010 P. 58-59Definition-Two main Goals:1.

2.

Healthy People 2020Vision- a society in which all people live long

healthy lives.Mission- Identify nationwide health improvement

priorities Increase public awareness( health, disease,

disability) Measurable objectives & goals that are

applicable at the national, state & local levels Strengthen policies & improve practices that are

driven by evidence & knowledge Identify critical research, evaluation & data

collection needs

Overarching Goals1. Attain high quality, longer lives free of

preventable disease, disability, injury & premature death

2. Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities & improve health of all groups

3. Create social & physical environments that promote good health for all

4. Promote quality of life, healthy development/behaviors, across all life stages

Life Expectancy/ Quality of Life P.58 Life Expectancy - the average number of

years that people are expected to live.Average Life Expectancy:Male-75 Female-80Quality of Life- includes physical & mental

well being and the ways people respond to their environment.

- Refer to page 58

Sleep- Physical State – pg. 361-364 

1. Getting adequate Sleep  Newborn needs: 17-18 hours5 yrs.: 10-12 hoursavg. young adult needs: about 8-10 hourselderly: need less REM sleep

NREM – body is slowed downREM – deep sleep, dreams

Sleep disorders: P. 361-364

Insomnia – difficulty falling or staying asleep

Narcolepsy – when people fall asleep suddenly

Sleep Apnea – relaxation of tongue causes breathing difficulty

Restless Leg Syndrome-

Are You Getting Enough Sleep?Current Health Article p 6-121. What is a sleep debt?2. What is a “Gray Cloud” AND are you

one (explain)?3. Explain the tips to help you FALL

asleep4. What are some tips to getting a better

quality sleep at night.5. Explain what you think about the

amount of sleep you are getting a night AND how can you improve the amount of sleep you get a night.

3. Physical Activity P. 371

220 – your age = max heart rateTarget Heart Rate-65% of MHR to 85% of MHR

MHR x .65 & MHR x .85

It is best to improve cardiovascular and cardio respiratory health

FITT Formula P. 371This formula is used to obtain fitness

benefits from physical activity.F-I-T-T-

2. Good Nutrition

Overweight & Obesity P. 367

BMI Underweight-Normal-Overweight-

Obese-http://www.halls.md/body-mass-index/bm

i.htm

Healthy DietEating the right foods can help avoid

certain diseases, prevent obesity, prevent illness, & recover from illness faster. Eat 5-6 small meals a day not 3 large meals a day, especially breakfast!

Individual needs depend on: age, genetics, gender, activity level & specific conditions.

BEHAVIOR CHANGE Motivation: the force that moves people

to act

Two types of motivation:1. natural (drives or instincts)

  2. learned intrinsic extrinsicCommitment: A long term decision

made(a promise kept) Refer to p. 57

Being a smart consumerWhen using/buying health products it is

important to research, become educated, and know how to differentiate false advertising from credible factsSunscreenVitamins/Supplements

FDA approvalConsult doctorSafe use of OTC drugs

Dental productshttp://www.wellnessletter.com/

10 advertising appeals Pg. 381. Brand Loyalty 2. False Image3. Bandwagon 4. Humor5. Glittering Generality6. Scientific evidence 7. Progress8. Reward 9. Sex10.Testimonial

10 Advertising Appeals P. 37 & 38Group Activity1. What is the product being advertised?2. Who is the target audience?3. What appeal/s are being used to sell the

product and why are you choosing that appeal/s?( what does it say or show for you to think its that appeal/s)

4. Will the ad promote health and how?

Safety Accidental Deaths – ALL Ages1. Vehicle accidents (first in teens)2. Falls ( first in elderly/infants)3. Burns4. Drowning ( 2nd in teens) Over 80% involve

alcoholInjuries from preventable accidents claim moreyoung lives than do disease. ---Half of all fatal accidents involve alcohol

Spontaneity vs. Caution

Highway Accidents

One Half of all accidents are vehicle accidents 

Of all accidents, vehicle accidents are the #1 killer in people aged 15 – 20

Defensive Driving:  Every driver will encounter other drivers

who are careless. Defensive driving saves

lives.

 

Leading Causes of Death Age 15-24Accidental or on Purpose

1. Accidents2. Homicide3. Suicide

5 Leading Causes of Death All AgesAccidental or on purpose1. Heart Disease2. Cancer3. Stroke4. Motor Vehicle Accidents5. Suicide

Violence- Pg. 657-659 Explain the 9 Types of Violence:1. Bullying 6. Sexual Harassment2. Fighting 7. Rape3. Assault 8. Child abuse 4. Suicide 9. Domestic Violence5. Homicide - Manslaughter - Excusable Homicide - Justifiable Homicide

Rape Prevention  * 75% of all victims know their offender! Date Rape/Acquaintance Rape – sexual

penetration without consent obtained by force, threat or harm and committed by someone they know.

Street Rape- “ “ “ by a stranger

• Refer to p. 687• Laws p. 688

**To Avoid Rape**:- avoid going out alone in the dark- running alone is not smart- always ask who is at your door- carry pepper spray- get keys out before you get to your car- carry a whistle- keep car maintained

 

If Approached:- scream fire- pull a fire alarm- break a window- key in eyes- urinate or vomit

 Never Shower!

Date Rape Drugs: P. 690Roofies-

GHB-

Ketamine-