Wellness Notes Quiz Flashcards
What is the definition of health?
The well-being of your mind, body, emotions, and relationships with other people.
How is health related to quality of life?
Health is closely related to quality of life, which means living life to the fullest capacity.
List four major improvements that have enhanced lifespan.
- Medical/technology
- Improvements in sanitation
- Improvements in nutrition
- Increased education
What was the average lifespan in 1900?
47
What was the average lifespan in 2020?
78.9 (went down to 77.3)
Who first coined the term ‘wellness’?
Halbert Dunn
In what year was the term ‘wellness’ first coined?
1961
Define ‘wellness’.
- Striving for your own personal best
- Wellness is a process
- Balance of 8 dimensions
What are the eight aspects (components) of wellness?
- Physical
- Mental/emotional
- Social
- Intellectual
- Spiritual
- Occupational
- Environmental
- Financial
What does the physical aspect of wellness include?
- Increase activity
- Healthy foods
- Physical health
- Sleep
- Hygiene
What does the mental/emotional aspect of wellness involve?
- Self care
- Relaxation
- Awareness of feelings
What is included in the social aspect of wellness?
Healthy friendships and relationships
What does the intellectual aspect of wellness focus on?
Scholastic growth and increasing knowledge
What is the focus of the spiritual aspect of wellness?
Values, beliefs, and morals
What does the occupational aspect of wellness emphasize?
Balance between work and school
What is the environmental aspect of wellness concerned with?
Positive environment and improving standard of living quality
How does financial wellness impact overall health?
Financial aids can significantly impact health.
What was the average lifespan in 1990?
75
What was the average lifespan in 2000?
76.5
What was the average lifespan in 2010?
78
