Understanding Health and Wellness

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

What is mental/emotional health?

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

An example of social health...

• Eating nutritious foods
• Exercising regularly 
• Working with others
• Listening to music

An example of mental/emotional health...

• Managing stress
• Getting 8-10 hours of sleep
• Hanging our with friends
• Walking the dog

Which statement best applies to social health?

• How you express thoughts and feelings

• How you treat your body

• How you interact with others

Which word below fits best with mental/emotional health?

• exercise

• feelings

• communication

Which is an example of a POSITIVE impact on your physical health?

• staying up all night playing Fortnite

• eating ice cream for breakfast

• washing your hands frequently

• binge watching your favorite show

The PACER, push-up test, sit-up test, and sit-and-reach test all impact which side of the health triangle the most?

• Physical

• Mental/Emotional

• Social