Health Triangle

What are the three sides of the health triangle?

• physical, mental/emotional, social
• physical, spiritual, mental
• cultural, technical, physical

A positive outlook is a characteristic...

• of most individuals who make poor decisions about health.
• that indicates good physical health.
• that is not important to total health.
• of individuals with good mental and emotional health.

Total health or overall wellness can be achieved by doing what?

• paying attention & balancing 3 sides of your health triangle
• spending lots of time on the phone with friends
• worrying about spiritual issues and emotional problems
• working out all the time

Which is the hardest health influence to control?

• heredity
• social environment
• behavior
• physical environment

What are behaviors, such as using tobacco and watching too much television, that are harmful to your health?

• dangers
• risk behaviors
• health problems
• health advisories

Factors that affect your health include heredity, the quality of health care you receive, random events, and lifestyle. Which of these factors do you have the least control over?

• heredity
• quality of health care
  quality of health care
• random events
• lifestyle

Which of the following would NOT be considered a healthful behavior?

• Staying up late to get your homework done.
• Getting plenty of physical activity.
• Eating healthful foods.
• Getting regular checkups from your doctor.

What is the definition of Health?

• Combination of physical, mental/emotional and social health.
• Not taking care of your body, mind and relationships.
• Helping others to do their best.
• Balancing all sides of the health triangle.

How can you describe physical health?

• Our interaction with others
• How we think and feel
• Condition of our body

How can we describe social health?

• Condition of our body
• How we relate to others
• How we think and feel