Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span
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Health Triangle - answer-Social->Physical->Mental/Emotional
Physical Health - answer-1)8 to 10 hours of sleep
2) Eat nutritious meals & drink 8 cups of water everyday
3) 30 to 60 minutes of physical activity a day
4)Avoid tobacco, alcohol, & other drugs
5) Bathe daily, brush & floss teeth
Mental/Emotional Health - answer-1)enjoy challenges that help them grow
2)accept responsibility for their actions
3)have a sense of control of their lives
4)can express their emotions in appropriate ways
5)can deal w/ stress & frustrations
6)usually have a positive outlook
7)make thoughtful & positive decisions
Social Health - answer-1)seeking & lending support
2)communicating clearly & listening to others
3)showing respect & care for yourself & others
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, Spiritual Health - answer-having values & morals
health - answer-combination of physical, mental/emotional, & social well-being
wellness - answer-state of overall well-being or total health
spiritual health(def.) - answer-a deep-seated sense of meaning & purpose in life
overall - answer-as a whole
6 influences of our Health - answer-1)Heredity
2)Environment
3)Peers
4)Culture
5)Media
6)Technology
Attitude & Behavior - answer-1)you cannot choose your heredity, you can choose your attitude
2)optimistic people tend to live longer
3)human behavior comes from desire, emotion, & knowledge
heredity - answer-the traits that were biologically passed on to you from your parents
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