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Your HealthTriangle
Today’s Learning TargetTo be able to describe therelationship between health andwellness!
Part 1
Label your paperMy Health TrianglePhysical Health1.)2.)3.)4.)5.)6.)
For each statement that followsanswer YES or NO on yourpaper depending upon whetherthe statement is true for you.
Physical Health1.) I get at least eight hours of sleepeach night.
Physical Health2.) I eat a well balanced diet, including ahealthful breakfast each day.
Physical Health3.) I keep my body, teeth, and hair clean.
Physical Health4.) I do at least 60 minutes of moderatephysical activity each day.
Physical Health5.) I avoid using tobacco, alcohol, andother drugs
Physical Health6.) I see a doctor and dentist for regularcheckups.
Part 2
Label your paperMy Health TriangleMental/Emotional Health1.)2.)3.)4.)5.)6.)
For each statement that followsanswer YES or NO on yourpaper depending upon whetherthe statement is true for you
Mental/EmotionalHealth1.) I generally feel good about myselfand accept who I am.
Mental/EmotionalHealth2.) I express my feelings clearly andcalmly, even when I am angryor sad.
Mental/EmotionalHealth3.)I accept helpful criticism.
Mental/EmotionalHealth4.) I have at least one activity that Ienjoy.
Mental/EmotionalHealth5.) I feel like people like and accept me.
Mental/EmotionalHealth6.) I like to learn new information anddevelop new skills.
Part 3
Label your paperMy Health TriangleSocial Health1.)2.)3.)4.)5.)6.)
For each statement that followsanswer YES or NO on yourpaper depending upon whetherthe statement is true for you
Social Health1.)I have at least one close friend.
Social Health2.)I respect and care for my family.
Social Health3.) I know how to disagree with otherswithout getting angry.
Social Health4.)I am a good listener.
Social Health5.) I get support from others when Ineed it.
Social Health6.) I say no if people ask me to dosomething harmful or wrong.
Part 4
AnalyzingYour ResultsOn your sheet of paper, you willdraw a triangle that will allow youto see if your health triangle isbalanced or unbalanced.
Analyzing Your ResultsUsing a ruler and the scale below,draw your Health Triangle!1 in 1 yes answer
AnalyzingYour ResultsFor example, if you answered 3 ofthe questions in the physicalhealth section with “yes”, thenyou would draw a line that is 3inches long!
Analyzing ResultsDraw all three sidesof your triangleaccording to thescale!
Illustrating your TriangleWithin each of the three sections ofyour triangle, draw a picture thatrepresents the questions you said“yes” to. Label them as well!
Reflect on your Triangle1. On the back of your paper, write aparagraph describing your Triangle.2. Explain your strengths andweaknesses in each area (physical,emotional, social).3. Describe how you will maintain orimprove your Triangle.
Part 5
Think about it?1.) Does your Health Triangle haveequal sides?2.) Is there one area that you are strongin?3.) Is there an area that you need towork on?
The Health Triangle Health is the measureof our body’s efficiencyand over-all well-being.The health triangle is ameasure of the differentaspects of health.The health triangleconsists of: Physical,Social, and MentalHealth.
Physical Health Physical health dealswith the body’s ability tofunction.Physical health hasmany componentsincluding: exercise,nutrition, sleep, alcohol& drugs, and weightmanagement.
Physical HealthExercise Exercise is the act ofusing your muscles tostay physically fit.Exercise helps to giveyou more energy,maintain weight,increase confidence &self esteem, and helpsto battle chronicdiseases.
Physical HealthNutrition Proper balanced mealsare essential in leadinga healthy life.Nutritious meals createa balance between whatwe eat and the way ourbody uses the food forenergy and growth.
Physical HealthSleep It is recommendedthat the averageperson get at least 8hours of sleep.The human bodylikes regularity, sotry to go to bed andwake up at the sametime daily.
Physical HealthAlcohol & Drugs Alcohol and other drugsinterfere with messagesto the brain and altersperception.Use of such substancesputs you at risk foraccidental injuries, carcrashes, trouble withthe law, unwantedpregnancies, and fights.
Physical HealthWeight Management Maintaining a healthyweight decreases yourrisk of certain diseasessuch as heart diseaseand diabetes.Exercise and propernutrition helps tomaintain healthy weightlevels.
Mental Health Mental heath dealswith how we think,feel and cope withdaily life.Mental healthencompasseslearning, stressmanagement, andmental illnesses ordisorders.
Mental HealthLearning Learning is thedevelopment ofskills, behaviors,and knowledge.Learning increasesself-confidence,awareness, and selfperception. It alsoteaches one copingskills.
Mental HealthStress Management Stress deals with theway our bodies andminds deal with lifechanges.It is important tolearn healthy waysto deal with stress oryou could be at riskfor anxiety ordepression.
Mental HealthMental Disorders Stress and problemswith school, friends, andfamily can cause mentalillnesses.Mental illnessesinclude: depression,bipolar disorder,schizophrenia, andphobias.
Social Health Social Health dealswith the way reactwith people withinour environment.This includes: publichealth, familyrelationships, andpeer relationships.
Social HealthPublic Health Public health includesdisease prevention andpromoting healththrough good decisionmaking.Keeping yourself safeand healthy benefitsyour community as awhole.
Social HealthFamily Relationships A healthy familyrelationship is one thatis supportive, loving,responsible, andbalanced.Families should worktogether to eliminatestress and negativity inthe home. Promoting asafe and enjoyableenvironment.
Social HealthPeer Relationships Strong and supportivefriendships increasehappiness, self-esteem,and reduces stress.Friends are there to helpcelebrate youraccomplishments andthere to offer support intimes of need.
The Health Triangle Review There are 3 majorareas of the healthtriangle: physical,mental and social.Good decisionmaking and healthychoices reduce therisk of disease andincrease healthoverall.
Write a SummaryWhat can you do to improveyour Health and balanceyour triangle?
Reflect on your Triangle 1. On the back of your paper, write a paragraph describing your Triangle. 2. Explain your strengths and weaknesses in each area (physical, emotional, social). 3. Describe how you will maintain or improve your Triangle.
