Unit 1

HEALTH
GRADE 7
SESSION 1
 Vocabulary
Enhancement
Arrange the
scrambled letters
to find the answer
State of complete,
physical, mental and social
well being and not merely
the absence of disease or
infirmity‘
LETHAH
Concerned with
wholes rather than
analysis or
separation into parts
LITHOISC
Holistic Health
 Harmony and balance
in all aspect of health-
physical, mental,
emotional, social and
moral-spiritual.
 FIVE
DIMENSIONS
OF HOLISTIC
HEALTH
Physical Health
 refers to the state of the
body its compositions,
development, functions,
and maintenance
 Physical Health
also means the
ability to carry out
daily task without
becoming to tired.
 Few ways to
ensure good
physical health…
 To keep the body and mind
energized. Eat nutritious foods.
 To prevent eating disorder.
Never skip meals or overeat.
 To cleanse the body, drink
8-10 glasses a day.
 To increase immunity and endurance
levels of the body, maintain fitness by
exercising the body
 To detect illness at early stage
have a regular check-ups.
 To enhance growth and development, sleep
at least 7 uninterrupted hours daily.
 To prevent addiction, avoid
taking addictive substances.
 Mental or Intellectual
Health
 Refers to the cognitive ability
and skills to improve one’s
quality of life.
 It is the ability to reason out,
analyze, evaluate, create and
make rational decisions.
Some ways to
attain good
mental health…
 Set realistic goals
 Look at every opportunity
with an open mind.
 Know the demands and
expectations from you.
 Maintain a positive outlook,
especially when dealing problems
with conflicts.
Emotional Health
Emotional Health
 Our ability to accept
and cope with our own
and others feelings. It
involves understanding
and liking yourself.
 Some ways to
attain emotional
health…
 Be aware of and accept one’s
strength and weaknesses
 Handle stress and seek help, if
needed
 Develop strong communication networks
among family, friends and peers
Social Health
Social Health
 Refers to the ability to
build and maintain
harmoniously and
satisfying relationships.
Being socially accepted is
also connected to our
emotional well-being.
Some ways to
attain social
health…
• Increase interaction
with other people
• Improve interpersonal
communication skills
• Assume a positive self-
image
• Interact with different
types of people
• Accept and understand
different cultural norms.
Moral- Spiritual Health
Moral- Spiritual
Health
Refers to one’s faith,
beliefs and values.
 Being morally and
spiritually healthy
is also looking for
the meaning and
purpose of life.