The document discusses wellness and defines it as a state of high-level health that is positively or negatively impacted by daily decisions. It outlines five dimensions of wellness - physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual - and describes what healthy and unhealthy looks like for each dimension. These five dimensions make up a wheel where each dimension supports and affects the others, with an overall strong center needed to support the entire system. Factors like heredity, environment, culture, media, and behavior can all influence wellness in both positive and negative ways.

1. Health Unit 1Introduction to Wellness

2. What is Wellness?A state of high-level healthEvery decision you make in a day will effect your wellness either positively or negativelyExamples -

3. 5 Dimensions of WellnessPhysicalRefers to how well your body functionsHealthy- you are able to carry out everyday tasks without becoming tired & worn down

4. ContMentalState of being comfortable with yourself, others, & your surroundingsHealthy – mind is alert, learn from mistakes, recognize achievements

5. ContEmotionalHow you react to events in your lifeHealthy – feelings you feel are appropriate responses to events in your life

6. ContSocialHow well you get along with othersHealthy – loving relationships, respect the rights of others, being able to keep friends, give & accept help

7. ContSpiritualStatus of your relationship with GodHealthy – You make time for Him each & everyday, He is your best friend, He is #1 in your lifeThe sad thing is that this one is probably our weakest dimensions for many people.

8. 5 Dimension WheelThink of the dimensions as a wheel. You need every spoke to be strong in order for the wheel to work well. You also need an extremely strong center piece to support the spokes & wheel. Each dimension needs eachother, effects eachother & most of all needs the center piece.

9. 5 Dimensions of Wellness Weel

10. Influences on Health & WellnessHeredityEnvironmentSocial environmentCultureMediaTechnologyHealthcareBehaviorPlease write an example of how each of these can influence your health in both a positive and negative way

11. Due questions on pg. 11 (1-8)