health Flashcards
world health organisation defined health as
a state of complete physical, social and mental well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
uk department of health defined health as
a positive physical, social and mental state
the health triangle examines
mental, physical and social health
world health organisation defined mental health as
a state of well being in which the individual realises his/her own abilities, can cope with normal stresses of life and fruitfully, and is able to male a contribution to his/her community
a person with good emotion health is
- in touch with their feelings and expresses thise delling in a appropiate manner
- enjoys learning
- realistic/optimistic
- learns from mistakes and makes good choices
- happy about what you’re doing in life at home and elsewhere
the 5 steps to wellbeing
- connect
- give
- be active
- keep learning
- take notice
benefits of maintaining mental well-being
- ability to cope with a challenge
- effectively manage emotions
- resilience
- an honest self-regard
- ability to function well with others
- good self-esteem
- coping skills for life
- ability to view the world honestly, accurately & realistically
consequences of neglecting mental well-bieng
- decreased motivation
- poor physical health
- difficulty dealing with trauma and challenges
- a sedentary lifestyle
- loss of appetite and poor nutrition
- high levels of stress
what does sedentary mean
inactive
negative coping skills used in dealing with mental healt problems
- work
- avoiding problems
- alcohol, tabacco and drugs
- self harm
social health
your ability to form meaningful, satisfying relationships with other and to interact with them in healthy, positive ways
social health and well-being refers to the idea that
- basic human needs are being met
- the induvidual has friendship and support
- the induvidual feels valued in society
- the induvidual can behac=ve appropiately in social circumstances
benifits of maintaining social well-being
- increased confidence
- motivation to participate and compete in life
- self-belief in cooperating and working with others
consequences of neglecting social well-being
- poor mental health
- increased stress levels
- loss of confidence to embrace challeneges
- deteriorating physical health
- loss of self-belief and self-esteem
physical health
normal functioning of the body ar all levels. it is rhe soundness of the body, free from disease and in the condition of optimal well-being. it is when the body is functioning as it was designed to function
how much exercise do adults need
150 mins moderate inteniaty per week
how much exercise do young people need
minimum 1 hr a day of moderate-vigorous intensity
consequences of a sedentary lifestyle
- coronary heart disease
- diabetes
- bowel cancer
- osteoporosis
- cognitive decline (dementia)
- atrophy
- depression
- less efficient immune system
chronic meaning
long lasting
reasons for going to the gym
- lose weight
- keep fit
- tone up
- improve mental health
- preparing for a challenge
excuses for not going to the gym
- lack of time
- lack of confidence
- gym is too busy
- childcare
- just done my hair
- phobia pf lycra
what does the public health agency say the best activity is
walking
benifits of walking
- easy
- anyone can do it
- free
- you can discover nature
negatives of walking
- weather
- not vigorous
- doesnt improve your
benefits of maintaing physical well-being
- more blood delievered to the working muscles allowing you to work harder for longer. less risk of heart attack, arteriosclerosis or angina
- take in more air per breath/minute allowing you to work harder for longer. muscles involved in breathing are stranghtened
- prevents illness by flushing the lungs of bacteria and slows down realease of stress hormones
- more energy is produces allowing you to keep going at physical tasks. maintains good posture, muscles gets bigger and more flexible
physical fitness
the ability to perform tasks efficiently and effectively