Chapter 1

Introduction to Health, Wellness, and Fitness

Discussion Questions


1. What does it mean to reach Wellness through Lifestyle?
Management?

2. You can be fit and not be well. Explain why this statement can be true.

3. What are the Dimensions of Wellness (briefly describe) and how do they
interrelate?

4. Why do women usually live longer than men?

5. Why is it important you be concern about the health of our nation?

6. Visit the following website: http://www.healthfinder.gov/prevention.
a. Click on Live Well. Learn how, found under healthyfinder.gov.

b. Take the Our Quiz on Healthy Living. You may have type in the question
bar to find the quiz.

c. Based on your results; select one of the tips; review the recommendations
and write what you learned regarding this topic.

d. Next click on the We Support Healthy People icon at end of the left-hand
column.

e. Click on, About Healthy People, to learn what healthy people 2020 is
about.
Under Introducing Healthy People 2020, click on Read the press
Release for the Healthy People 2020 launch, and review.

f. Click on, 2020 Topics & Objectives. Select a Topic of interest and answer
the following questions:
1. What new information did you learn regarding the topic youve
selected?
2. How would you apply this information to your living through
Lifestyle Management as you age?


7. Looking at Health and Wellness on college campuses, many college students
ignore their health due to what reasons? What are the leading causes of death
for traditional-age college students?


8. You have the most control over your individual lifestyle choices, but its important
to be aware of all the other influences on your well being; even those you cant
control or change. You get to make choices to help improve your wellness. What
are these healthy wellness behavior choices you can make?

9. What makes you feel exuberant, vital, joyful, and living to your full potential;
characteristics that exemplify a state of wellness? How often do you feel this way
and under what circumstances?

10. What sorts of health habits did your parents and other family members have
when you were growing up? Were they active or sedentary? Did they smoke?
What kinds of foods did they eat? How have your own health habits been
influenced by those of your family members?