What is the meaning of

health?

Health is the combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well being.

WellnessWellness Being healthy means having a balanced

health triangle. A state of wellbeing.

The three sides of your health are connected, like the sides of a triangle.

Relates to your body

Interacting/relating to people

Mind, Brain, Thinking/Thoughts, Feelings

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This Involves… Keeping your body fitGoing to the doctorsGetting enough sleepPracticing good hygiene Avoiding drugs Eating well

Social Health Involves Getting along with parents, siblings, friends, and teachers Making and keeping friendsGiving and receiving support when needed and being a good citizen/studentFeeling connected to peopleParticipating in sports or after school hobbies/activities/club

Liking and accepting yourself.Short? Tall? Skinny? Chubby?Dark skin? Light skin?

How do you feel about yourself? Why?Love yourself! You are very special!

The ability to show emotions in a healthy & accepted manner This involves expressing emotionsFacing problemsDealing with pressure & stressStaying positive

Learning new things Trying new things Thinking Reading/writing Solving problems Coping with stress

Physical

Mental/Emotional

Exercise Eating healthy Going to the doctors Getting enough sleep Good hygiene Avoiding drugs,

alcohol, and smoking

Emotions/feelings Dealing with stress Staying educated Feeling good about

yourself

Friends Family Siblings Sports teams Clubs

Now it is time to make your own health triangle!

At least 4 pictures

for each side!

CAN’T CONTOLHeredityAgeGenderRace

CAN CONTROLExerciseWatch weightManage stressDon’t smoke or drink

Risk Behaviors- Actions that can cause injury or harm to you or others

1. Complete Survey

2. Add your score (1 point for each yes)

3. Tally your scores for each section. Physical= ?/6 Social= ?/6 Mental/Emotional= ?/6

Create your own health triangle Based on your score from the survey… Think of a logo that represents you and draw each

side of your triangle Make a goal for your weakest area

Goal: Ask for help when I need it

My scores from the survey

Physical= 6/6

Social= 5/6

Mental/Emotional= 4/6

Physical

Soci

al

Mental/E

motional

My Health Triangle

*Remember “Balance” is the key!

Groups of 4

1.Quiz Master Asks the questions/Tells answer

2. Answer Person Gives the answer

3. Score Keeper/Praiser

Writes score/encourages

4. Coach Give clues/Helps the answer person

* 1pt. for each correct answer *