What about them made you classify them as “Healthy?”

Discuss with the person next to you

health A combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being.

The sports activities you participate in, the kinds of foods you eat, and the people you spend time with affect your total health.

Classifying

Using this diagram as a

guide, create a concept

map that gives

examples of each of the

three types of health.

Health

PhysicalMental/

Emotional Social

What Is Health?

Physical health is the condition of your body.

Physical health is measured by what you do as well as what you don’t do.

Mental/emotional health is measured by the way you think and express your feelings.

You can develop good mental/emotional health by learning to think positively and to express your feelings in healthy ways.

Good social health means communicating well

with and having respect for family, friends, and acquaintances.

Good social health also means building relationships with people you can trust and who can trust you.

When all three sides of your health triangle are balanced, you have achieved wellness.

wellness A state of well-being, or total health

You can improve your wellness by developing good habits.

habit A pattern of behavior that you follow almost without thinking

Good HealthHabits

Choosinghealthyfoods

Participatingin regularphysical activity

Learninghow to

handle stress

Gettingalong with

others

Where do you fit on the wellness scale?

PeakHealth

AverageHealth

PoorHealth

Healthy Habits• Practices health

skills• Avoids risk

Unhealthy Habits• Does not practice

health skills• Takes risks

Your health is influenced by your personal tastes and outside influences.

Heredity can determine physical traits and the risk of developing diseases.

heredity The process by which biological parents pass traits to their children

Where you live and where you go to school are parts of your environment.

environment The sum total of your surroundings

Two related influences on your health are your family and your culture.

culture The collected beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group

Peers can have either a positive or a negative influence on your health.

peers Friends and other people in your age group

The media is often used by companies to encourage us to buy their products.

media Various methods of communicating information, including newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and the Internet

Messages from media and other sources influence health behavior.

Technology can influence your health because it can provide you with fast and easy access to valid health information.

technology The use of scientific ideas to improve the quality of life

Technology has had a huge impact in detecting illnesses.

You have control over your behavior and the choices you make.

behavior The way you act in the many different situations and events in your life.

If you have a positive attitude about wearing safety belts, you’ll probably wear one when riding in a car.

attitude What you believe or feel about

someone or something

Lesson 4-

Your Decisions Count

Some decisions are small and some decisions are tough.

decisions Choices that you make

Decisions can have serious consequences.

consequences Results

Any decision that involves a risk to your health is an important one.

risk The chance of harm or loss

DecisionShort-term

consequencesLong-term

consequences

Ask Yourself

Step 1: State the Situation

What arethe facts?

Who elseis involved?

Step 2: List the options

Think of all your options and ask other people for suggestions.

Step 3: Weigh the Possible Outcomes

Healthful

H

E

L

P

Ethical

Legal

Parental Approval

Riding in a car without a safety belt and exceeding the speed limit is an example of cumulative risk.

cumulative risk The addition of one risk factor to another, increasing the chance of harm or loss

Step 4: Consider Values

Your values should guide any important decision you make.

values Beliefs you feel strongly about that help the way you live

Step 5: Make a Decision and Act on It

If you’ve weighed the options, mapped out the risks and consequences, and are comfortable with your decision, you are ready for action.

Step 6: Evauluate the Decision

Ask yourself:

Were the results positive or negative?

Were there any unexpected outcomes?

Was there anything I could have done differently?

What have I learned from the experience?

Comparing and Contrasting

What do you think is the difference between a short-term and

a long-term goal? What is an example of each?

goal Something you hope to accomplish

Goal setting is an important skill that will help you achieve and maintain good health.

The two types of goals are: Short-term goal Long-term goal

short-term goal A goal that you plan to accomplish in a short time

long-term goal A goal that you hope to achieve within a period of months or years

What is an example of a short-term goal?

What is an example of a long-term goal?

Setting Goals in a Group

Setting goals can be a challenge, especially when a

whole group is involved.

Factors that influence setting goals include:

YourInterests

YourInterests

YourSkillsYourSkills

YourAbilities

YourAbilities

YourPriorities

YourPriorities

YourResponsibilities

YourResponsibilities

Your ChangingAbilities

Your ChangingAbilities

Make yourgoals specific

Make yourgoals specific

List the stepsto reach your

goal

List the stepsto reach your

goal

Get help from othersGet help

from othersEvaluate

your progressEvaluate

your progressRewardyourselfRewardyourself

What I Learned

Describe Why is it important to set a realistic goal?

Lesson 5 Review