Unit 2 Reflection

Health is the measure of our body's efficiency and over-all well being. This definition includes physical,social, and mental health. This is an important topic because students at SHS often ignore their health and put either their activities or school work first. Not getting the proper nutrients, being stressed out, and being sleep deprived can have a detrimental effect on their overall health. Students should recognize their patterns and make a change to live a healthier lifestyle.

In this unit we learned about the five pillars of health: nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress, and social. These pillars are the key to living a balanced and healthy lifestyle. I learned about how to vary my diet and eat from all the food groups as well as the different benefits that come with different types of foods. It was surprising to find out how unhealthy some of the foods I usually have are and in the future I will be paying more attention to what I eat. I learned a lot about sleep, and how important it is to be fully alert and functioning during the day. Exercise is also important for strengthening the body ,and variety is also an important aspect of exercise that keeps us healthy. I also learned about different aspects of stress. Sometimes stress can be good, but prolonged stress can damage your body and can weaken and age your body.

This unit helped me reflect on my own lifestyle and helped me find ways to improve. I plan on eating better by balancing out the food groups I eat from, getting more sleep by planning ahead, and exercising more consistently. By learning about how I can live healthier, I hope I can keep my goals in the years to come and long and happy life.