WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE HEALTHY?

PHYSICAL HEALTH

COMPONENTS OF PHYSICAL HEALTH

• Regularly exercising, at least once every other day for 30 minutes.
• Abstaining from drugs entirely and keeping alcohol intake low.
• Practicing safe sex to avoid STI's.
• Maintaining a well balanced diet.

PHYSICAL HEALTH: EXERCISE COMPONENTS

• Cardiovascular Endurance: How efficiently can your heart and lungs work to supply blood to the rest of your body?
• Muscular Strength: How much weight can you move in one smooth motion?
• Muscular Endurance: How long can you muscles repeat a single action?
• Flexibility: What is the range of motion for your muscles?
• Body Composition: How much muscle is in your body compared to fat, or vice versa?

PHYSICAL HEALTH: DIET COMPONENTS

• Grain: Try to keep your grain intake low, but for what you do eat, make sure it's whole grain for the most. Gluten free products are still an option as well.
• Meat/Protein: Keep your meat intake low as well, as a single serving is roughly the size of a deck of cards. Low fat/fat free and organic is recommended. As for plant based proteins, eat a variety to gain all the necessary nutrients you need.
• Fruit/Vegetables: As for both groups, be sure to eat plenty, and a variety of them. Keep the consumption of canned fruits and vegetables as well as fruit juice lower, while organic and fresh produce is recommended.
• Dairy: Fat free and low fat is recommended, as well as products fortified with vitamin D. If vegan, or otherwise unable to drink/eat dairy, calcium fortified soy/almond milk as well as fortified orange juice act as a substitute.
• Sugars, fats, alcohol, salt, etc: It is not necessary to abstain from these completely. In fact, sugar, fat, and salt are required for bodily function, while a bit of alcohol (specifically a glass of red wine) will positively affect your health. But in large quantities, these can lead to major health complications, so keep your intake low.

PHYSICAL HEALTH: SEXUAL COMPONENTS

• While trying to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STI's) will, in theory, prevent pregnancy, it does NOT work in the other direction
• Condoms, when used properly, are very efficient.
• The only real, 100% guarantee to not contract an STI is to abstain from all sexual contact, including vaginal sex, anal sex, oral sex, dry humping, kissing, etc.

MENTAL HEALTH

MENTAL HEALTH COMPONENTS

• Thinking highly of yourself and your abilities. Don't put yourself down, instead consider how you may do better. Take pride in your work and accomplishments.
• Being free of mental illness, or getting treatment for mental illness you may have.
• Enjoying creativity and originality.

SPIRITUAL HEALTH

SPIRITUAL HEALTH COMPONENTS

• Having a sense of purpose and usefulness.
• Following morals and values on a daily basis.
• Feels at peace and a unity with other people.

EMOTIONAL HEALTH

EMOTIONAL HEALTH COMPONENTS

• Asking for help when you need it rather than trying to go without.
• Showing your emotions through creative and constructive means.

SOCIAL HEALTH

SOCIAL HEALTH COMPONENTS

• Keeping supportive and respectful relationships.
• Recognizing your needs and the needs of others.
• Keeping the majority of your contact face to face rather than on social media to better convey meaning and purpose.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COMPONENTS

• Living in access to clean air and clean water.
• Recycling/Finding uses for otherwise broken things.
• Living in a clean and not crowded living space.