Chapter 1 presentation

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for high school students to learn health skills?

• To prepare for medical careers only

• To improve their overall well-being and make informed choices

• Because it is required by law

• To avoid all illnesses

Open Ended

In your opinion, what does 'wellness' mean and why is it significant in your daily life?

Open Ended

What does it mean to have health and wellness?

Open Ended

After studying this lesson, you will be able to: (1) define health, wellness, and well-being; (2) analyze how the physical, mental and emotional, and social dimensions of health are interrelated; and (3) explain the status of health as it relates to a continuum. Which of these learning outcomes do you find most challenging and why?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes 'wellness'?

• A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being

• A process of identifying one’s state of health and taking steps to improve it

• The ability to function positively and be satisfied with life

• How well the body functions

Open Ended

How are the physical, mental and emotional, and social dimensions of health interrelated? Provide an example to support your answer.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are dimensions of health and wellness?

• Physical health

• Mental and emotional health

• Social health

• Spiritual health

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes how health dimensions interact with each other?

• They function independently and do not affect each other.

• A disturbance in one dimension may lead to a disturbance in another.

• Physical health is the only dimension that affects others.

• Mental health does not influence social health.

Open Ended

Explain how the concepts of life expectancy, life span, and quality of life are used to measure health.

Open Ended

Describe the relationship between optimal health, illness, and the health continuum.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered factors that can increase health?

• Quitting smoking, drinking, or using drugs

• Starting a physical activity program

• Having an illness or injury

• Lack of healthy relationships

Multiple Choice

How is quality of life typically assessed?

• Using a quality of life index

• By measuring life expectancy

• By counting number of illnesses

• By evaluating physical health only

Open Ended

What genetic and behavioral factors influence health?

Open Ended

After studying this lesson, you will be able to: 1) explain how risk and protective factors impact health; 2) identify genetic factors; and 3) describe the impact that behavioral choices and lifestyle have on health and wellness. Which of these outcomes do you think is most important for understanding your own health?

Open Ended

How do daily choices about nutrition, physical activity, and entertainment affect your health and risk of injury or illness?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for health?

• Genetic predisposition

• Age

• Dietary habits

• Family history

Multiple Select

Select all statements that correctly describe genes.

• Genes are packaged in chromosomes.

• Genes are inherited only from the mother.

• Genes contain the blueprint for cell structure and function.

• Genes are composed of DNA.

Open Ended

Since you cannot change the genes you receive, what are steps you can take to help prevent genetically-linked diseases and disorders?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT influenced by genetic factors?

• Weight

• Diseases and Disorders

• Mental Health Conditions

• Personal Choices

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are examples of behavioral factors that can affect a person's health?

• Choices and behaviors

• Values and habits

• Beliefs

• All of the above

Open Ended

Explain how lack of sleep can impact a teenager's health.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are examples of other behavioral factors that can increase health risks?

• Tobacco use

• Sexual activity

• Motor vehicle accidents

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Health and wellness are important because they help individuals to:

• Live longer and healthier lives

• Avoid all illnesses

• Become professional athletes

• Never feel sad

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you learned today, what is one health skill you think is most important for high school students to develop and why?