Week 1 NUTRITION, HEALTH AND SAFETY Module 1

EDUC 13764 NUTRITION, HEALTH AND SAFETY

What does the Inter-Relationship of Health, Safety & Nutrition refer to?

The interconnectedness where the quality of health, safety, and nutrition impacts each other.

What is the definition of Health?

The ability of an individual or group to realize aspirations, satisfy needs, and cope with the environment.

How would you define Safety of Children?

The well-being of children which is directly affected by safe environments, proper education and Good Modeling.

What is important to know about Nutrition?

Nutrition is essential for life; what we eat affects our nutritional status and overall health.

What does Healthy Choices refer to?

Decisions that promote overall health through nutrition, physical activity, leisure, and rest.

What is the recommended amount of Physical Activity per week?

Recommended minimum of 2 hours weekly that leads to better health and reduces disease risk.

What are the results of physical activity?

results:

1. better overall health

2. lower risk of disease

3. healthy body weight

4. more energy

5. stronger bones and muscles

6. better deal with everyday physical and emotional demands (stress) by elevating and helping to balance the three brain (Neuro) Transmitters

How to reduce Risk Factors in your life?

Avoid smoking, limit alcohol, and avoid illegal drugs, exercise with caution with prescribed meds, practice safer sex, have regular medical and dental checkups

What does Nutrition Status refer to?

The condition of the body reflected by the intake of diet and its quality.

What is well-being?

A holistic state of health that incorporates psychological, physical, and social factors.

What does Coping with Stress refer to?

The ability to handle stress effectively, which influences overall health.

What is the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Definition of Health?

“… THE EXTENT TO WHICH AN INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP IS ABLE, ON THE ONE HAND, TO REALIZE ASPIRATIONS AND SATISFY NEEDS; AND, ON THE OTHER HAND, TO CHANGE OR COPE WITH THE ENVIRONMENT.”

WHO = World Health Organization

What is Lifestyle Balance?

The equilibrium between work, leisure, nutrition, and physical well-being.

What does Positive Healthy Choices refer to?

Encouraging and facilitating healthful behaviors in early childhood education.

How can you impact your health through food and eating habits?

- Understand why, what, and when you eat.

- Good habits include eating a balanced diet that is low in fats and high in fiber.

- Dieting is not recommended.

- Aim to make sustainable lifestyle changes.

What are the factors that affect your health?

• Factors affecting health include one’s ability to cope with stress and socioeconomic status.

What influences health habits?

• Health habits are influenced by learned behaviors.

What can you do to promote well-being?

• Practice a lifestyle that promotes well-being:

• Engage in regular physical activity,

• Maintain a balanced diet,

• Manage stress effectively, and

• Foster positive relationships.