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Home- Ec Chapter 1 - HEALTH / WELLBEING Flashcards

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What is HEALTH?

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a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease

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What is WELLBEING?

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when we are physically and mentally healthy and have a sense of purpose/belonging

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8 Steps to be physically healthy?

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1.Take precautions against Illness
2.Eat a balanced diet
3.get enought sleep
4.Take regular exercise
5.take time for leisure and relaxation
6.have good personal hygiene
7.Maintain good mental health
8.Avoid health hazards

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Taking precautions against Illness

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Getting correct immunisations during infancy and childhood

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Eat a balanced diet

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ensures that you get all the nutrients you need to keep your body healthy and free from deficiency diseases

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get enough sleep

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support healthy brain function
maintain physical health
helps to support growth and development

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Tips for a good night’s sleep

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Go to bed and get up at the same time each day this sets your body clock correctly
Do not use electronic devices atleast one hour before sleeping.Blue light affects sleep

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Take regular exercise

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60 minutes dalily
physical effects:
unft,likely to be obese, heart disease,bexperience
breathing diffculties

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Benefits of reqular exercise and Relaxation

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reduces stress keeps the brain healthy and active
keeps heart and lungs healthy
keeps weight down,burns excess calories

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having good personal hygiene

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Is keeping your body,teeth,hair and clothes clean and
tidy

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Guidlines for good personal hygiene

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wash hands frequently
shower or bathe each day
change socks and underwear daily

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The Skin

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Epidermis:a waterproof layer which
contains melanin which gives skin colour
Dermis:contains blood vessels and
nerves, pores,sweat glands,hair folicles
Adipose tissue:A layer fat of cells providing
insultin

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skin functions

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protection,excretion,organ of
touch,temperature regulation and
production of vitamin D

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Skin care in the sun

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Avoid the midday sun
wear a hat and sunglasses
wear high SPF sun cream
never use sunbeds
cover your skin-birthmarks and moles

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oral hygiene

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Keeping your teeth and gums clean,
healthy and strong

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Teeth and gums important

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help you chew and digest your food
allow you to speak clearly

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Structure of teeth

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enamel-which is a hard substance that
protects the tooth
Dentine-which lies directly under the enal
but is not as hard as the enamel
Pulp cavity-centre of the tooth which
contains nerves and blood vessels that
keep the tooth alive
Cementum-attaches tooth to the bone
holding it in place

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tooth decay

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Bacteria in plaque which is caused by
leftover food eat sugar and produce acid
which dissolves enamel forming a hole
which goes through to dentine and to
pulb/nerves causing a toothache

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Caring for your teeth

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Brush your teeth twice a day with good
quality toothbrush
fluoride in toothpaste helps keep the
enamel hard
use dental floss to remove food particles
visit your dentists twice a year
limit suaarv foods and drinks
eat foods rich in calcium and Vitamin Dto
strengthen teeth

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Mental health and wellbeing

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mental health concerns with the health and
wellbeing of the mind,People who have
good mental health:have good self
esteem,are free from menta
ilnesses,aware of own thoughts and
feelings

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guidines for promoting
good mental health and
wellbeing

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Look after your physical health
avoid unhealthy habits
discuss problems and feelings with
someone you trust
think positively ,be kind to others

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Social health and wellbeing

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social health means being able to maintain
happy relationships and friendships

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Guidlines for good social
health

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involve your self in activities and sports
limit the amount of time you spend on
social media

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What is stress?

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is when we experience mental or
emotional strain due to diffculties or
challenges in our lives

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Causes of stress
pressure of school work and examinations bullying . breakdown of friendships and relationships . financial worries . family problems, eg alcohol abuse by parents
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Effects of stress
Physical:sleeplessness,skin problems,headaches Mental:anger, anxiety.tearfulness Social:not attending school, avoiding friends
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Guidelines for coping with stress
Get rid of the cause of stress, e.g, if a student is being bullied they could report what is happening sO that i it i S dealt with and stopped. . Do something to relieve the symptoms Or stress, eg. go for a walk.. Eat well, take physical exercise, take time to relax and get enough sleep. . Talk over problems with someone you trust, e.g. a friend, parent or teacher.
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Internet Safety
Think of everything you post as public, as even private messages can be reposted.. Be polite: never say anything online that VoU would not sav face-to-face. . Choose your friends on social media carefully. . If someone makes a hurtful comment to or about you online, do not reply. . lf you feet that someone is cyberbulying you, screenshot their messages and tell a trusted adult, e.g. a parent, gquardian or
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Negative efects of social media
People can spend excessive amounts of time on social media, neglecting other aspects of their lives, eg schoolwork ol family time. . Personal information and images posted on social media can be reposted, even when posted as 'private' This information can be accessed by future potential employers. . Social media often portrays a false image of the world, e.g make people how people look. This can feel unhappy with their own lives. . Social media can be used to carry out bullying
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Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is when the internet is used to carry out bullying. Examples of cyberbullying include: : sending abusive messages . making offensive comments on videos O. posts " spreading rumours online posting ofiensive images . hacking into people's online accounts.
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Effects of Smoking
Individual:major health problems-cancer,premature ageing of the skin,discolours hair and teeth,addiction Family:Financial hardships,passive smoking,cot death Society:pressure on public health system as takes up resources such as hospital beds and take up doctors time and littering/pollution
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Government Response to smoking
Cigarettes and Tobaco are heavily taxed-expensive Smoking banned in public places It is illegal to sell cigarettes to under 18's packaging must include graphic images of health effect
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Effects of Alcohol abuse
Individual:major health problems,live cancer,damage to brain cells and memory loss,mental heal health issues e.g depression,Taking unnecessary risks e.g unprotected sex,become involved in socially unacceptable behaviours e.g violence Family:Financial problems,contributes to issues such as domestic abuse,children may be needed to be removed from the home, Society:Alcohol involved in over 1/3 of fatal road crashes,pressure on public health system,less money for irish businesses as absenteeism and poor quality work from hangover
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Government Responses to Alcohol abuse
Alcohol is heavily taxed which makes it expensive,Penalties for drink driving have increased It is illegal to sell alcohol to under 18's
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Voluntary organisations
Alcoholics Anonymous[AA] Al-anon Alateen RISE[Recovery In a Safe Environment]
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3 different ategories of drugs
Legal:caffeine,nicotine,over the counter pills e.g paracetomol Controlled:antibiotics,sleeping pills,anti-depressants Illegal:heroin,Cannabis,cocaine and more
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Effects of Illegal Drugs
Individual:neglect personal hygiene and physical health,Injections sharing-High risk of HIV,mental illness e.g depression,involved in illegal activities e.g paying for drugs Family:Financial hardships,child take on adult responsibilities,children may be needed to be removed from home Society:pressure on public health system,major factor of violent crime in Ireland
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Government Responses to Illegal Drugs
Being caught in possession of illegal drugs is punishable by law HSE run a number of drug treatment centres Methadone and needle exchange programmes available free anonymous drug helplines
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Voluntary organisations
Narcotics Anonymous RADE[Recovery Through Arts Drama and Education] RISE[Recovery In a Safe Environment]

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