3.4 Environmental Health and Consumer Safety

The Health triangle is made up of:

• Physical, Social and Spiritual Health

• Physical, Social and Mental Health

• Physical, Mental and Environmental Health

What environmental factors affect our health?

• Pollution

• Weather

• Natural disasters

• All of the above

How can you stay safe in extreme heat?

How can you stay safe in extreme cold?

What is the best way to protect yourself from the sun?

• Never go outside

• Wear sunscreen

• Wear shorts and a t-shirt

• Go swimming

Helmets should be:

• worn correctly

• age appropriate

• specific to the activity

• All of the above

How can you protect yourself against ticks?

• Wear shorts in the woods

• Use bug repellant

• Wear long sleeves and long pants in the woods

• Check yourself for these tiny little critters

Diet, nutrition and exercise are examples of:

• Mental health

• Physical health

• Social health

Thoughts, feelings and emotions are examples of:

• Mental health

• Social health

• Physical health

Relationships with family and friends is an example of:

• Mental health

• Physical health

• Social health