Physical Health How well your body functions Perform daily activities Deal with everyday stresses Avoid injury
What does it take to get and keep a healthy body?
Mental/Emotional Health How you feel about yourself Meet demands of your daily life Cope with problems
Spiritual health- a deep-seated sense of meaning and purpose of life. (feeling of purpose and sense of values)
Social Health How you get along with others As important as being fit and healthy Who is in your “Social Network”
What are some ways to maintain a healthy relationship?
Health Continuum Pg. 11Figure 1.4 Chronic Disease-an ongoing condition or
illness such as heart disease, obesity, and cancer
Heredity All the traits that you where biologically
passed on to you from your parents.
Positive & Negative
Physical Environment Neighborhood and school safety Air and water quality Availability of parks, recreational and
libraries Access to medical care
Social and Culture Environment Peers-people of the same age who share
similar interests
Collective beliefs,, customs, and behaviors of a group
How do the different forms of environment affect your health?
Behavior Avoid high risk behavior by: Eating healthy Wearing a seat belt Participating in daily physical activities