Chapter 1: Wellness Nutrition ● What is the correct definition of health and wellness according to the World Health Organization (WHO)? o Health: State of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. o Wellness: A lifestyle that enhances our level of health ● What are the six physical and psychological dimensions of health in which a combination of both merging and balance is sought for optimal health? o Physical – The efficiency of the body to function appropriately, to maintain immunity to disease, and to meet daily energy requirements o Intellectual – Thee use of intellectual abilities to learn and to adapt to changes in ones environment o Emotional – The capacity to easily express or suppress emotions appropriately o Social- The ability to interact with people in an acceptable manner and sustain relationships with family members, friends, collegues o Spiritual – The cultural beliefs that give purpose to the human existence, found through faith in the teachings of organized religions, in n understanding of nature or science, or in an acceptance of the humanistic view of life o Environmental – External factors that impact living and work settings ● Describe the main purpose of health promotion through patient education. o Strategies used to increase the level of health of individuals, families, groups and communities through: ▪ 1) Knowledge – Learning new information about the benefits or risks of health-related behaviors ▪ 2) Techniques – Applying new knowledge to everyday activities; developing ways to modify current lifestyles ▪ 3) Community supports – Availability of environmental or regulatory measures to support new health-promoting behaviors within a social context ● What is the purpose of Healthy People 2020 (HP2020)? o To have a society in which all people live long, healthy lives o Mission: ▪ Identify nation-wide health improvement priorities ▪ Increase public awareness and understanding of the determinants of health, disease, and disability and the opportunities for progress ▪ Provide measurable objectives and goals that are applicable at the national, state and local levels