Putting Together the Foundation for a Healthy Life

decisionA lot goes into your health to make sure you feel "put together." In this module, you will discover how making good decisions is critical to your overall health. Then, you will explore the basics of nutrition, including essential nutrients, a balanced diet, healthy foods, and the relationship between sports and nutrition. Next, you will learn about the effects of harmful substances like drugs and alcohol. Moreover, you will discover information about communicable diseases and how to stay away from them so you can work toward lifelong wellness. You will also have the chance to explore recreational activities, individual sports, and team sports that are available in your community.

Overall, you will learn valuable skills to help you put the pieces of a healthy lifestyle together to build a foundation for lifelong health.

Getting Started

log iconYou make decisions every day. Sometimes, the decisions are small, such as deciding whether or not to visit a friend. Other times, you are faced with important decisions that could affect your health, either positively or negatively.

Think of a time when you made a decision that negatively impacted your health. Then, think of a time when you made a decision that positively impacted your health. Remember, your health involves physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. Consider the following questions:

  • What were your decisions?
  • What were the health effects of your decisions?
  • What could you have done to make a better decision for your health?

 

Key Vocabulary

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To view the definitions for these key vocabulary terms, visit the course glossary.

 

addiction fat pathogen
alcohol fat-soluble vitamin protein
bacteria fungi recreational activity
basal metabolic rate health consumer responsibility
binge drinking immune system sexually transmitted disease
carbohydrate individual sport smokeless tobacco
choices inhalants stimulants
communicable disease marijuana substance abuse
consequence metabolism target heart rate
criteria minerals team sport
decision moral tobacco
depressants nicotine values
discernment nutrients virus
drugs nutrition vitamins
experience opportunity water-soluble vitamin