6 Lesson 1.1 Key Terms health state of complete physical, mental and emotional, and social well- being well-being person's overall satisfaction that life's present conditions are good wellness active process that involves becoming aware of and making choices toward improving aspects of health physical health aspect of health that refers to how well a person’s body functions mental and emotional health aspect of health that has to do with a person’s thoughts and feelings social health aspect of health that involves interacting and getting along with others in positive, healthy ways healthcare treatment and prevention of illnesses, injuries, or diseases to improve wellness preventive healthcare going to the doctor when you are well to help you stay healthy involves getting an annual physical exam, regular checkups, and screenings for conditions such as hearing or vision loss Learning Outcomes After studying this lesson, you will be able to • identify the aspects of health and wellness. • describe how the aspects of health are interrelated. • explain how appropriate healthcare can promote personal health. Learning About Health and Wellness Graphic Organizer The Health Triangle Write Health and Wellness in the center of a triangle like the one shown. Then, add physical, mental and emotional, and social in the remaining sections of the triangle. As you read this lesson, write what you learn about each aspect of health in the appropriate sections of the triangle. After reading, review your notes and highlight what you think are the most important points. march.photo/Shutterstock.com Physical Health and Wellness Social Mental and Emotional