Lesson 1.1: Define Health Flashcards
health
having vigor and wellness, which means being able to live life to its fullest potential regardless of age
physical health
taking care of physical body
mental health
your self-concept, your self-awareness, and your self-esteem;
how you feel about yourself
emotional health
the way you handle the challenges of daily life
social health
how we get along and interact with others
spiritual health
when you can find a state of harmony between yourself, others, and the demands of the world
healthy workers
A healthy employee is more productive at work—and doesn’t cost the company as much in lost time at work and and in actual benefits paid to a health care provider
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs
indicate how humans grow and develop emotionally
level 1
Basic physical needs- what we need to survive
level 2
safety- feel safe and secure in environment
level 3
social needs- need for friendship, social acceptance, affection, and love; the need to affiliate with others; and the need to find belonging
level 4
esteem- need to achieve, be competent at tasks, and be able to gain approval and recognition
level 5
self-actualization: individuals with strong personal beliefs and values
risk factors to health
anything which increases our probability of developing a certain disease-
DNA, environment (pollution), social environment (people around us), mental factors (self-worth)
defense mechanisms
deal with frustration of unmet needs
