CHAPTER 1 LESSON 1

Taking Charge of Your Health

The Pyramid of Health

The 3 areas of health…

PhysicalMental and EmotionalFamily and Social

Do you need all 3 to be a “healthy” person?

Health vs Risk Behaviors

Health behavior is an action that promotes health in all categories.

Examples:

Risk Behaviors are actions that threaten all parts of health.

Examples:

Factors that Affect Your Health Status

External factors include: Your environment

Your heredity

Your access to health care

Random Events

Which of these can you control?

Answer these Questions:

Do I eat a balanced diet every day? Do I exercise regularly? Do I avoid harmful substances? Do I get enough sleep? Do I understand my feelings? Am I able to share my feelings with others? Do I make time for fun? Am I able to resist negative peer pressure? Do I have healthful relationships with my family members? Do I choose friends who help me make responsible decisions? Do I avoid dangerous situations Do I know how to resolve conflict? Do I help my friends to make good decisions?

Setting Health Goals

Many people need help in setting their goalsHealth Behavior Contracts are written

strategy that helps a person reach a health goal.

Steps to completing a health goal: 1. write down the goal 2. tell how the goal will affect your health 3. describe a plan to follow; keep track of your

progress; figure out who can help you 4. at the end, evaluate how your plan went

Example of how to complete a health contract

1. Goal- to quit smoking in 3 weeks2. Effect on health- 3. Plan4. After 3 weeks:

Setting Your Own Health Goals

List 3 goals you have for either your short term future or long term. Physical Mental emotional Family social

Decide how long it will take you to achieve each goal. (years/months/days, etc)

What is the plan? Health goals