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6th-Chapter 1: Lesson 1.1 Learning About Health and Wellness

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Physical Health

_______ is the aspect of health that refers to how your body functions. If you have a physically healthy body, _______ well. You are able to engage in the activities of daily life. You can also _______ of disease, injury, and aging and maintain an active lifestyle. In other words, being physically healthy enables you to do more than walk to school or lift a bag of books. You can recover from a sprained ankle, fight off the flu, and have the energy to cope with daily stresses.

Defining Mental and Emotional Health

Mental Health
a. Describe how you _______ and _______ information.
b. Affects your ability to make _______ , _______ , and _______ situations

Emotional Health
a. Refers to how you _______ yourself and your _______ and _______ .
b. Your _______ , _______ , _______ about yourself, and way of viewing the world are all parts of your _______ .
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Social Health

Can you imagine your life with no _______ ? Living without contact from others is _______ . Humans are _______ who must interact and communicate with one another. Social health refers to how well you _______ with other people.

Being socially healthy means having _______ and _______ relationships with others. In healthy relationships, you talk openly and honestly with family and friends. You trust others and others trust you. These are important parts of healthy relationships.

Unhealthy relationships are those that cause harm or _______ about yourself. _______ and _______ give you the support you need to enjoy life and meet its challenges. Healthy relationships are among your most valuable resources.
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Define the following terms:

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Mental and Emotional health
state of complete physical, mental and emotional, and social well-being
Wellness
person's overall satisfaction that life's present conditions are good
Health
active process that involves becoming aware of and making choices toward improving aspects of health
Healthcare
aspect of health that refers to how well a person’s body functions
Physical health
aspect of health that has to do with a person’s thoughts and feelings
Well-being
aspect of health that involves interacting and getting along with others in positive, healthy ways
Social health
treatment and prevention of illnesses, injuries, or diseases to improve wellness
preventive healthcare
going to the doctor when you are well to help you stay healthy; involves getting an annual physical exam, regular checkups, and screenings for conditions such as hearing or vision loss
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Aspects of Health and Wellness

The _______ (WHO) is an international organization that promotes health across the world. The WHO defines _______ as not just the absence of disease, but as a state of complete physical, mental and emotional, and social well-being. _______ refers to a person’s overall satisfaction that life’s present conditions are good. Figure 1.1 shows common characteristics that describe people in a state of well-being.

People in a State of Well-Being...

a. _______
b. _______
c. _______
d. _______
e. _______
f. _______
g. _______

To achieve health, people practice wellness. _______ is an active process that involves becoming aware of and making choices toward improving aspects of health. As you practice wellness, remember to consider all aspects of your health. This includes your physical health, mental and emotional health, and social health.
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Mental and Emotional Health

Your _______ and _______ health has to do with your internal life—your thoughts and feelings. When you have good mental and emotional health, you can think _______ and _______ . You can express your _______ and _______ . You can cope well with _______ . You can also realize your own skills and have a positive attitude and willingness to adapt, learn, and grow.

Sometimes people do not realize they are experiencing challenges with mental and emotional health. For example, ongoing _______ or worry are not healthy. These ongoing _______ feelings can keep you from doing _______ or joining in your _______ . Ongoing negative feelings can also affect your _______ , _______ , and _______ , and prevent you from forming healthy friendships. The good news is that treatment and skills for maintaining your mental and emotional health can help you feel better.
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Skills for practicing well-being: Social Health

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Skills for practicing well-being: Mental and Emotional Health

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Skills for practicing well-being: Physical Health

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Mid Lesson Check-In: Take a moment to reflect on your understanding of the material covered in this lesson.

On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being 'I'm completely lost' and 5 being 'I understand everything perfectly,' how would you rate your comprehension at this point?

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How the Aspects of Health Are Interrelated

The aspects of your health are _______ , meaning they all interact with and affect each other (Figure 1.3). _______ in one aspect of your health may lead to _______ in another. Likewise, an _______ in one aspect of your health may lead to _______ in other aspects. Any changes in your health can affect your well-being.

For example, suppose someone who eats well but is not active gets more activity and becomes physically fit. Improvement in _______ can also affect all other aspects of health. Becoming more physically fit can improve how you feel about yourself and help you face challenges with a positive outlook (_______ ). Being more active might result in participating in new activities with friends (_______ ). These positive changes can improve your overall health and well-being.
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How Healthcare Promotes Personal Health

Healthcare directly relates to _______ health and wellness. Healthcare involves the _______ and _______ of illnesses, injuries, or diseases to _______ and _______ . Practicing wellness means that you do not only go to the doctor to receive treatment when you are sick. You also go to the doctor when you are well to help you stay healthy and prevent diseases (called preventive healthcare). _______ involves getting an _______ physical exam, _______ checkups, screenings, and treatments for conditions such as _______ or _______ loss.

In the United States, healthcare comes in many forms, takes place in different settings, and is delivered by many types of professionals. The following sections will introduce you to different types of healthcare services and settings, and explore how people pay for healthcare.
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Healthcare Services

The healthcare field employs _______ than any other type of business in the United States. The field is diverse and includes many types of _______ and healthcare services. Some professions provide highly specialized services.

People usually see their _______ (regular doctor) to get routine checkups, diagnosis of conditions, and receive medical treatment. Physician assistants and nurse practitioners also provide primary care.

The _______ works under the supervision of physicians and usually provides the same types of healthcare services as a physician. A _______ has an advanced nursing education and can provide many of the same services as a doctor. Today, many people receive their primary care from physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.

Primary care physicians may also refer their patients to _______ who possess extra training and experience with certain types of diseases and disorders. Figure 1.4 shows the common types of specialists and the care they provide.
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Match the Specialist with their treatment:

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Urologist
heart disease
Oncologist
skin conditions
Pediatrician
diseases and disorders of the digestive system

diseases and disorders of the brain, nerves, and spinal cord
Surgeon
cancer
Cardiologist
bones, joints, and muscle conditions
Pulmonologist
medical conditions of children from infancy through adolescence
Orthopedist
mental illnesses and disorders
Dermatologist
breathing issues and lung diseases
Neurologist
diseases of the joints, such as arthritis
Psychiatrist

Rheumatologist
surgical issues, such as gallbladder or appendix removal
Gastroenterologist
urination issues
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Healthcare Settings

Healthcare workers work in _______ and _______ facilities. Inpatient facilities are hospitals where patients stay while they receive _______ , _______ , _______ , and _______ . Outpatient facilities treat patients who live in the community and who do not require a hospital. Most healthcare in the United States is delivered in _______ . These settings include the following:
  • _______ and private healthcare clinics that provide checkups, physical therapy, outpatient surgery, counseling, addiction treatment, and eye and dental care
  • hospital _______
  • _______ or walk-in clinics
  • _______ and counseling centers in high schools and colleges
  • county public health clinics
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Health Insurance

Healthcare is _______ , and most people cannot afford to pay the full cost of services. Instead, most people _______ to help pay for healthcare costs. Most people get insurance through their _______ or purchase insurance from a health insurance marketplace. Other health insurance options, available through the United States government, include _______ . Medicare is insurance available for _______ and older. Medicaid pays for healthcare costs of people _______ , pregnant people, older adults, and people with disabilities. Because of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), young people can get coverage through their parents’ or guardians’ insurance through age 26.

There are two main types of insurance plans available for people to buy to help pay for healthcare costs. These plans are the health maintenance organization (_______ ) and the preferred provider organization (_______ ). Figure 1.5 describes these two plans.
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What are the the characteristics of PPO?

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What are the the characteristics of HMO?

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Pulse Check: On a scale of 1-5, how familiar are you with today's lesson focus? (1- being unfamiliar, 5 being extremely familar)

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Exit Ticket: 🤔 How can you connect today's lesson to your life?