HDFS 225 Lecture 19: HDFS 10.22 Chapter 13 Notes (Physical Development in Young/Emerging Adulthood)
22 Oct 2018
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Chapter 13: physical development in emerging and young adulthood. Late teens - mid to late 20"s. Young adults can figure out who they are and what they want to be (not many physical changes) Accidents are the leading cause of death. Emerging adults have highest poverty rate and the lowest level of health insurance of any age group (with affordable health care. Mediterranean (whole foods) diet healthier than processed foods. Sedentary lifestyle, busy lifestyle, rise of video games. Moderate exercise has health benefits (working out 3-5 times a week) In addition to helping maintain body weight, exercise. Protects against heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancers. Lengthens life (and improves quality of life in later stages) Stress - related to physical and immunological impairments. Don"t think about the problem, maybe procrastinate it. More likely to be used by females. Problem-focused coping = address issue head on; action oriented. Don"t procrastinate the problem, focusing on real solutions.
