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Wellness is like the four wheels on a car. When they are properly inflated and balanced, the car runs smoothly

If one of the tires is low on air or out of balance it can cause the tire to wear unevenly or the car might vibrate. If the tire goes flat, the car will still run but not very well. Eventually the tire, wheel, brakes and axle will be destroyed and the car will “die”.

Our wellness is the same way. If we are depressed (emotional), it can make us not feel well physically. If we are physically sick it can affect our mental and social health. All four parts of wellness are connected to each other and balance each other.

3 STEPS TO RESPONSIBLE WELLNESS

KNOWLEDGE

INFORMATION

ACTION

FACTORS OF WELLNESS YOU CAN’T CONTROL

AGE

Gender

ENVIRONMENT

HEREDITY

AGE

As we get older, our body breaks down and we get sick. Some diseases occur when we are very young.

GENDER

Women have certain problems men won’t have to deal with and men have problems women won’t have to deal with.

ENVIRONMENT

Sometimes our environment can make us sick because of air or water pollution

HEREDITY

Sometimes we inherit diseases and conditions from our family

FACTORS OF WELLNESS WE CAN CONTROL

Diet Exercise Rest Stress Attitude Bad habits

6 CATEGORIES OF RISK BEHAVIORS IN TEENS

Behaviors that cause injuries Tobacco use Alcohol & other drugs use Sexual behaviors that cause

disease and or pregnancy Poor diet Lack of exercise

BEHAVIORS THAT RESULT IN INJURIES

Some of the injuries can be unintentional

Some of the injuries are intentional

ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG USE

Drugs create problems for every user.

Physical and or Psychological dependence will develop over time.

HIV / STD’s AND UNINTENDED PREGNANCIES

Some folks have become HIV + with their first sexual encounter.

Unintended pregnancies are difficult to deal with.

POOR DIET CAN CAUSE DISEASE

Heart attack High blood

pressure stroke arterioclerosis cancer obesity malnutrition

LACK OF EXERCISE

Most physicians recommend at least 20 minutes of cardiovascular exercise 3 or more times a week.

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Six Categories Personal Risk Behaviors in Teens

1. Behaviors that result in unintentional or intentional injuries2. Tobacco use3. Alcohol and other drug use4. Sexual behaviors that result in HIV infection or other sexually transmitted

diseases and or unintended pregnancies5. Diet choices that contribute to disease6. Lack of physical activity

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