Introduction to Health

The combination of physical, mental and social well-being is called:

• Wellness

• Stress

• Health

• Environment

True or False: It’s important to have a balance among the physical, mental and social aspects of your health.

• True

• False

Which of the following provides someone with a deep-seated sense of meaning and purpose in life?

• Physical health

• Emotional health

• Spiritual Health

• Social Health

A person with a balanced triangle of health is said to have a high degree of:

• Stress

• Chronic disease

• Wellness

• Spiritual health

Which of the following is not an aspect of physical health?

• Eating well and drinking water

• Making and keeping friends

• Being physically active

• Getting enough sleep

Which of the following is true about a person who is in good social health?

• They spend a lot of time alone

• They have few friends at school

• They may not be in good physical health

• They can get along well with others

Which of the following is not true of someone with good mental/emotional health?

• They dwell on negative thoughts

• They are overwhelmed and frustrated by life’s demands

• They like to take on new challenges

• They do not stand up for their beliefs when necessary

Describe: what are some characteristics of a person with good mental health?

• Someone who has difficulty expressing their emotions

• Someone who gets extremely irritable when stressed out

• Someone who can meet the demands of everyday challenges

• People that have a pessimistic attitude

Which of the following is important for social well-being?

• Seeking and lending support when needed

• Communicating clearly with others

• Both A & B

• None of the above

If a person spends a lot of their time focusing on working out, what aspects of their triangle are they failing in?

• Physical & Emotional

• Social/Spiritual & Physical

• Mental & Physical

• Mental & Social/Spiritual