Introducing

Healthy Beginnings

Unit 1

•Write a definition of what the word health means to

you!

Health is a combination of

These parts of your health work together to build good overall health.

Physical Physical

Mental/Mental/EmotionalEmotional

Social Social well-being well-being

Health Triangle

What do you notice about this triangle?

Physical Physical HealthHealth

Involves the health of your body.

1.Do you exercise for about an hour a day?

2.Do you get plenty of rest each night?

3.Do you eat healthy snacks?

Physical Health Stays healthy

by……….1. Avoid harmful

substances1. Tobacco2. Alcohol3. Other drugs

2. Get 60 minutes of exercise a day.

3. Eat healthy foods 4. Get plenty of rest

Mental/Mental/Emotional Emotional

HealthHealth

Involves the health of your mind.

1.Do you feel good about who you are?

1.Do you know how to handle stressful situations?

1.Do you have a positive attitude about life?

Mental/Emotional Health

Stays healthy by……….

1. Thinking positively

2. Expressing your feelings in healthy ways.

3. Asking for help when needed

Social Social HealthHealth

Involves the health of your relationships.

1.How well do you get along with others?2.Can you work through problems with others

peacefully?3.Are you a good listener4.Can your friends count on you when they have a

problem or need advice?

Social Health Stays healthy by……….1. Communicating

well with others.2. Having respect

for family, friends and acquaintances.

3. Build relationships.

Wellness is a state of well-being or total health. All

three sides of your health triangle are balanced.

A habit is a pattern of behavior that you follow almost without thinking.

Healthy Habits and Wellness

Wellness

Habit

Good Health habits include…….

• Choosing Healthy foods• Participating in regular physical activity• Learning strategies to handle stress• Getting along with others.• Brushing your teeth.

Thinking Critically!

“Alexandra is feeling upset because she didn’t do well in her piano recital.”

1. Does this mean that she does not have good total health?

2. What can she do to keep her mental/emotional health in balance.

• Jordan spends most of his time getting together with friends. They play video games and skateboard. Jordan is not doing very well in school. What do you think his health triangle would look like?

Social

Physical

Lesson 3• Take out your ASSIGNMENT BOOKS!!!

– HOMEWORK: Individual Health Triangle Project. Due WED: 10/12

• Get started on…. – “BALANCE YOUR HEALTH” worksheet