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A Wellness Way of Life Cover Image
A Wellness Way of Life, 5/e
Gwen Robbins, Ball State University
Debbie Powers, Ball State University
Sharon Burgess, Ball State University

Understanding Wellness

Chapter Objectives

1.

Explain the relationship between lifestyle and health/longevity.

2.

Explain the focus of the publication Healthy People 2010.

3.

List ten health habits that, when practiced, can reduce the risk of health problems.

4.

Distinguish between health and wellness.

5.

Define wellness.

6.

Identify the seven dimensions of wellness, and give three examples within each dimension.

7.

List and describe the six factors that influence growth in wellness, as shown on the wellness wheel.

8.

Give four examples of ways society supports wellness, and four examples of ways society detracts from wellness.