Title: Explain wellness.
Course: Nutrition and Wellness (19253-36) > Section: Understanding Nutrition and Wellness

Explanation should include

- defining wellness
- identifying the components of wellness
  - physical
  - psychological
    - mental
    - emotional
    - intellectual
  - environmental
  - social
  - spiritual
  - occupational.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are the components of wellness? How does nutrition affect wellness?
- Why should nutrition and wellness information be evaluated periodically?

Communication

- Where does one get information about wellness?
- What role does media play in our wellness information?

Leadership

- How can one provide leadership within the family regarding wellness?
- How can one advocate for community wellness programs?

Management

- What are credible sources for wellness information?
- How can one use available information and resources to prioritize one’s health?

Teacher Resources:

- Social Determinants of Health, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Health Education, Student Health Services, George Mason University
- Student Health and Wellness, University of Virginia
- Hokie Wellness, Virginia Tech