Introduction to Health and Wellness

Question 1

Define: Health

Answer 1

The overall condition of the body or mind and the presence or absence of illness or injury.

Question 2

Define: Wellness

Answer 2

Optimal health and vitality and is largely determined by one’s lifestyle.

Question 3

Define: Social Determinants of Health. Provide examples.

Answer 3

The factors that influence the health of individuals or groups.

ex. Income, unemployment education, food security, early childhood development, living conditions, gender, race, disability

Question 4

Define: Risk Factor

Answer 4

Factors that increase ones chances of acquiring an illness, disease, or injury.

Question 5

Define: Enhanced Wellness:

Answer 5

Involves making conscious decisions to avoid or control risk factors that contribute to disease.

Question 6

What are the dimensions of wellness? (6)

Provide (2) examples of each.

Answer 6

1) Physical
- eating well, exercising

2) Emotional
- optimism, trust

3) Intellectual
- openness to new ideas, lifelong learning

4) Interpersonal
- communication skills, ability to establish meaningful relationships

5) Spiritual
- compassion, forgiveness

6) Environmental
- having abundant, clean natural resources

Question 7

What is the Integrated Pan-Canadian Healthy Living Strategy, when was it established, and for what purpose?

Answer 7

a collaborative and coordinated approach to address the nation’s health concerns.
The aim was to improve overall health outcomes and reduce health disparities by increasing:

1) healthy eating
2) physical activity
3) healthy weights

Question 8

What are the health issues for diverse populations? (6)

Answer 8

1) Sex and Gender
2) Sexual Orientation
3) Ethnicity
4) Income and Education
5) Disability
6) Geographical Location

Question 9

What are the factors that influence Wellness? (5)

Answer 9

1) Health Habit
2) Heredity / Family History
3) Environment
4) Access to health care
5) Behaviour

Question 10

What are the stages of the Transtheoretical Model?

Answer 10

1) Precontemplation: the person has no intention for, and sees no reason to make a change.
2) Contemplation: person is aware and has the intention to change target behaviour within 6 months
3) Preparation: person plans to take action within a month or is already taking small steps to change behaviour
4) Action: person is outwardly making changes to behaviour which requires time and energy.
5) Maintenance: person has maintained new, healthier lifestyle for at least 6 months
6) Termination: The new behaviour is adopted and ingrained.

Question 11

How does one create a Personalized Plan? (5) steps.

Answer 11

1) Monitor your behaviour and gather data
2) Analyze the data and identify patterns

3) Be SMART about setting goals:
- Specific
- Measurable
- Attainable
- Realistic
- Time frame specific

4) Devise a plan of action
5) Make a personal contract