Health Sciences 1.8, 1.9, 1.10

percentage of adults that meet the federal physical activity guidelines for both aerobic and muscular fitness

22.9%

what is an excellent tool to monitor daily activity?

pedometer

what are activity trackers best at?

recording straightforward action that are part of daily physical activity

why have US Healthcare costs risen exponentially?

unhealthy behaviors and high risk factors for disease

percent of healthcare costs that are wasteful or inefficient

25%

other risk factors of chronic disease

• high blood pressure

• smoking

• constant stress

• excessive alcohol

• high dietary fat intake

wellness

a constant and deliberate effort to stay healthy and achieve the highest potential for well-being

health promotion programs

programs that have been developed to educate people regarding healthy lifestyles and provide the necessary support to achieve wellness

traits of physical wellness

• physically active

• eat well

• maintain a healthy body weight

• get sufficient sleep

• practice safe sex

• minimize exposure to environmental contaminants

• avoid harmful drugs

• seek medical care and exams as needed

health related components of physical fitness (wellness):

• cardiorespiratory endurance

• muscular strength and flexibility

• body composition

• ability to carry out normal activity

emotional wellness

the ability to understand feelings and limitations

• involves stability

  • ability to enjoy success

  • ability to keep perspective in failure

mental wellness

• allows for appropriate applications of learning in new experiences

• awareness of beliefs and values

• presents a reserve of energy to be open-minded, curious, and respectful

• helps with self confidence

social wellness

• fuels a positive self-image

• involves respect for other persons and concern for the environment

• includes personal characteristics of honesty and loyalty

• ability to relate to others and reach out

environmental wellness

• needed for people to function with health

• comes from a sense of responsibility for the welfare of others and the state of one’s surroundings

• implies a lifestyle that maximizes harmony with the earth and takes action to protect the world around us

occupational wellness

• results from the work setting being perceived as rewarding

• the occupation can bring excitement, skill development, recognition, a sense of teamwork, and various types of support

spiritual wellness

• flows from purpose and meaning in life

• results in freedom, faith, love, closeness to others, peace, joy, and fulfiillment

• is associated with better health, less distress, and a higher quality of life

• is reported to strengthen the immune system, promote mental health and memory, as well as decrease depression, chronic inflammation, morality, and suicide

• prayer is a hallmark

altruism

unselfish concern for the welfare of others

our biggest health challenge

to teach people how to take control of their personal health habits and adhere to a positive life style

assessing heart rate and blood pressure

) Use a sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope.
2) Apply the blood pressure cuff to the upper arm about 1 inch above the antecubital space and
the stethoscope over the brachial artery (in the middle of the bend in the arm).
3) Inflate the cuff slightly above the predicted systolic blood pressure.
4) After inflation and slow reduction of cuff pressure, systolic pressure is recorded on the
sphygmomanometer dial when the sound of the pulse can be heard in the stethoscope.
5) The loudness of the pulse sound will then reduce as the pressure in the cuff decreases.
6) Diastolic pressure is recorded when the sound of the pulse first cannot be heard with the
normal heart rhythm.
7) Activity 1.4 also assists in calculating mean blood pressure