HEALTH GRADE 7 (First quarter)

SESSION 1
Vocabulary Enhancement
Arrange the scrambled letters to find the answer:
State of complete, physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease
or infirmity

LETHAH
Concerned with wholes rather than analysis or separation into parts

LITHOISC

Holistic Health Harmony and balance in all aspect of health- physical, mental, emotional,
social and moral-spiritual.

FIVE DIMENSIONS OF HOLISTIC HEALTH

PHYSICAL HEALTH refers to the state of the body its compositions, development, functions, and
maintenance. Physical Health also means the ability to carry out daily task without becoming too
tired.
Few ways to ensure good physical health.
To keep the body and mind energized eat nutritious food
To prevent eating disorder never skip meals or overeat.
To cleanse the body, drink 8- 10 glasses a day.
To increase immunity and endurance levels of the body, maintain fitness by exercising the body
To detect illness at early stage have a regular checkups.
To enhance growth and development, sleep at least 7 uninterrupted hours daily.
To prevent addiction, avoid taking addictive sub stances.

MENTAL OR INTELLECTUAL HEALTH Refers to the cognitive ability and skills to improve ones
quality of life. It is the ability to reason out, analyze, evaluate, create and make rational
decisions.
Some ways to attain good mental health.
Set realistic goals
Look at every opportunity with an open mind.
Know the demands and expectations from you.
Maintain a positive outlook, especially when dealing problems with conflicts.

EMOTIONAL HEALTH Our ability to accept and cope with our own and others feelings. It
involves understanding and liking yourself.
Some ways to attain emotional health.
Be aware of and accept ones strength and weaknesses
Handle stress and seek help, if needed
Develop strong communication networks among family, friends and peers

SOCIAL HEALTH Refers to the ability to build and maintain harmoniously and satisfying
relationships. Being socially accepted is also connected to our emotional well-being.
Some ways to attain social health.

 Increase interaction with other people

Improve interpersonal communication skills
Assume a positive self- image
Interact with different types of people
Accept and understand different cultural norms.

MORAL- SPIRITUAL HEALTH Refers to ones faith, beliefs and values. Being morally and
spiritually healthy is also looking for the meaning and purpose of life.
There are no recommended ways to help attain moral spiritual health. It is more about looking
within oneself deeply and understanding ones existence and faith.

SESSION 2
Changes in Adolescents.
Growth -is physical change and increase in size and it can be measure.
Puberty- beginning of adolescence wherein the reproductive systems of male and female
becomes active.
Adolescence - period of growth spurts and pubertal changes.
Factors Affecting Growth and Development
1. Heredity- the passing of traits of parents to their offsprings. Chromosomes- thread-like
structures found within the nucleus of a cell. Genes- basic unit of heredity that carry the codes
for inherited traits.
2. Environment- the sum total of persons surrounding. Physical environment Biological
environment Socioeconomic environment
Endocrine System collection of glands that control the growth, metabolism, social development
and function of the body.
1.Pituitary Gland- often called as master gland - produces growth hormones which are
responsible for growth and development of an individual.
Dwarfism abnormalities that occurs when pituitary gland releases too little growth hormones.
Gigantism abnormalities that occurs when pituitary gland releases too much growth hormones.
Thyroid and Parathyroid Gland
2.Thyroid Gland- releases thyroxin hormone that controls the body by using the nergy from the
food you eat.
Cretinism person grows little and may have some mental retardation. It is cause by lack of
hormones from thyroid gland.
3.Parathyroid Gland regulates the amount of calcium and phosphorous in the body.

4.Adrenal Glands- releases adrenaline hormone that controls the response to stress and
amount of salt and water in the body.
5.Islets of Langerhans -produce insulin hormone that control the level of sugar in the blood.
6.Ovaries- female reproductive glands that releases progesterone and estrogen.
The ovaries are the main reproductive organs of a woman. The two ovaries produce female
hormones (oestrogens and progesterone) and eggs (ova). All the other female reproductive
organs are there to transport, nurture and otherwise meet the needs of the egg or developing
fetus.

They promote the development of female secondary sexual characteristics, such as breasts, and
are also involved in the thickening of the endometrium and other aspects of regulating the
menstrual cycle.
The ovaries have two distinct functions. produce ova (also called eggs) produce female
hormones.
Progesterone and estrogen- female hormone that controls the development of sex characteristics
during adolescence.
Estrogen Promote formation of female secondary sex characteristics Accelerate metabolism
Increase fat stores Stimulate endometrial growth Increase uterine growth Increase vaginal
lubrication Thicken the vaginal wall Maintenance of vessel and skin Reduce bone
desorption, increase bone formation
Progesterone is sometimes called the "hormone of pregnancy. - it converts the endometrium to
its secretory stage to prepare the uterus for implantation. At the same time progesterone affects
the vaginal epithelium and cervical mucus, making it thick and impenetrable to sperm. If
pregnancy does not occur, progesterone levels will decrease, leading, in the human, to
menstruation. Normal menstrual bleeding is progesterone-withdrawal bleeding. In addition
progesterone inhibits lactation during pregnancy. The fall in progesterone levels following
delivery is one of the triggers for milk production.
7.Testes- male reproductive glands that releases testosterone.
Testosterone- male hormone that controls the development of sex characteristics during
adolescence.
Testosterone is necessary for normal sperm development.
Higher levels of testosterone were associated with periods of sexual activity within subjects, but
between subjects testosterone levels were higher for less sexually active individuals
Reproductive System of Male and Female
Reproductive System of Male and Female primary function is for reproduction but contribute to
growth and development specifically the secondary sex characteristics of adolescents as well as
the primary sex characteristics.
CHANGES IN FIVE DIMENSIONS OF HEALTH
Physical Changes
General physical changes that happen to adolescent boys and girls during puberty Rapid
increase in height and weight Changes in circulatory and respiratory system. Changes in
body composition Sudden increase in hormone production Bones become harder and more
brittle. Sweat and oil glands become more active.
Changes in Primary Sex Characteristics Reproductive organ of both boys and girls grow and
develop Boys experience the first release of seminal fluid or ejaculation from the penis called
as wet dreams Girls experience menarche or the first release of blood and fluids from vagina
Changes in Secondary Sex Characteristics Boys Voice become deeper Adams apple becomes
bigger Shoulders become wider than the hips Hair grows on face, body and pubic area
Changes in Secondary Sex Characteristics Girls The breast develop The hips become wider
than the shoulder Hair grows on underarm and pubic area
MENTAL OR INTELLECTUAL CHANGES
Make better decisions Tendency to become bored with routine activities Think less of
themselves
Coordination with their thoughts and their actions Can focus attention on what they want to
listen to. Improvement in memory and speed in thinking
EMOTIONAL CHANGES
More responsive to rewards and stress. More emotional that makes them open to being hurt
or in danger Boys are sexually active Boys become more aggressive due to sudden increase
in manufacture of hormones

SOCIAL CHANGES
Consider approval of friends and other adolescents or peers as very important Enjoy being
with friends Choose friends who share the same interest with them. Sometimes get involved
with bad company, engage in fights, vandalism, smoking, drinking or even drug sessions.
MORAL-SPIRITUAL CHANGES
Trying to find out who they really are. Analyze strength and weaknesses
SESSION 3
HEALTH PROBLEMS RELATED TO PHYSICAL CHANGES
Give your opinion or idea on the following statements. Identify whether it is myth or facts.
1. Urinating on ones hands and feet cures excessive perspiration.
2. As long as you brush your teeth, you shouldn't have bad
3.If you breath into your hand you will know when you have bad breath.
Postural Problems Poor posture can aggravate many cases of back or neck pain. The good news
is that good posture can greatly improve or prevent back problems.
Posture refers to the position we take when sitting, standing, walking or when carrying out daily
tasks.
Good posture helps maintain the body alignment and helps the bones and muscles to grow
properly during teenage years.
Body odor - is an unpleasant smell our body gives off when bacteria that live on the skin break
down sweat into acid.
How to prevent or lessen body odor. 1.Take a bath or shower daily and use antibacterial soap.
2.Apply deodorant or antiperspirant daily. 3.Bring extra clothes and change when needed
4.Lessen the consumption of spicy foods.
Myth: Urinating on ones hands and feet cures excessive perspiration.
Facts: Excessive sweating may cause by overactive sweat glands or it may be hyperhidrosis- a
warning sign of thyroid problems, diabetes or infection. Excessive sweating is also more common
in people who are overweight or out of shape.
Excessive daytime sweating of the palms, soles and underarms for no apparent reason is known
as focal hyperhidrosis. This type of excessive sweating typically stops when you're sleeping and
isn't associated with an underlying condition.
Dental Problems caused by bacteria in the mouth produce acids that attack the enamel of the
tooth until a cavity is formed.
How to prevent dental problems? Eat nutritious foods. Limiting between -meal snacks
specially sweet and sticky foods. Brushing and flossing to remove plaque or tartar Visiting a
dentist regularly at least once a year.
Myth Related to Bad Breath Myth: As long as you brush your teeth, you shouldn't have bad
breath.
Facts: Brushing is important to remove food particles and harmful plaques that stuck between
teeth and gums. 2-3 minutes brushing is enough. Bad breath sometimes is caused by
abnormalities inside our body.
Myth: If you breath into your hand you will know when you have bad breath.
Facts: When you breath you dont use your throath the same way you do when you talk. When
you talk you tend to bring out the odors from the back of your mouth which simply breathing
doesnt do.
Lack of Sleep interferes proper growth and development because body cells grow and repair
themselves more rapidly during sleep.
HEALTH CONCERNS RELATED TO SOCIAL CHANGES Problems with relationships

HEALTH CONCERNS RELATED TO MENTAL CHANGES Mental Health Problems- may be caused by
heredity, head injury, or chemical imbalance. It may also be causedby stress from feelings of not
being accepted, being poor or different, abuse, death of loved one or separation.
HEALTH CONCERNS RELATED TO EMOTIONAL CHANGES Mood swings/ intense emotions
HEALTH CONCERNS RELATED TO SEXUAL CHANGES Wet dreams or nocturnal emission among
boys Menarche or menstrual period among girls
\Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely