SECTION I: Understanding Wellness

Describe the practice of Wellness, and list the six (6) dimensions that incorporate total well-

being.

- Self empowered practice of prevention and full development of all dimensions of life; behaviors that minimize diseases and disabilities; Wellness yields a zest for life

-Physical, Spiritual, Intellectual, Social, Emotional, Occupational

lifestyle factors that influence the prevention of stroke

not smoking, exercise, reduce salt

lifestyle factors that influence the prevention of lung cancer

not smoking, reduce alcohol, maintain healthy weight

lifestyle factors that influence the prevention of pancreatic cancer

smoking, healthy weight

lifestyle factors that influence the prevention of liver cancer

reduce alcohol, healthy weight

lifestyle factors that influence the prevention of diabetes

diet, exercise

lifestyle factors that influence the prevention of COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)

smoking, exercise

lifestyle factors that influence the prevention and management

of osteoporosis

increase activity, limit alcohol, calcium and vitamin d, strength training, diet, exercise

lifestyle factors that influence the prevention and management

of osteoarthritis

minimize joint stress or trauma, avoid obesity, protecting joints from injury

lifestyle factors that influence the prevention and management

of back pain

proper posture, lift things correctly, good sleep conditions

lifestyle factors that influence the prevention and management

of metabolic syndrome

maintain healthy weight, increase activity

What are the six strategies for optimal well-being?

( F SODAS)

-Be fit

-Dont smoke

-Prevent obesity

-Proper diet

-Be active

-Practice self care

-Manage stress

List a few common screening tests for men and women that should be checked regularly

between 20-50 years of age.

Eye exam, dental exam, colorectal, cholesterol, blood pressure