📚 Part 1: Understanding Hauora

1. What does the term 'Hauora' mean?

Physical fitness only

Mental health and wellbeing

Holistic health and wellbeing

Spiritual beliefs

2. Which are the four dimensions of Hauora? (Select all that apply)

Taha Tinana (Physical wellbeing)

Taha Hinengaro (Mental/emotional wellbeing)

Taha Whaanau (Social wellbeing)

Taha Wairua (Spiritual wellbeing)

Taha Taiao (Environmental wellbeing)

3. Complete the following statement:

The four dimensions of Hauora are interconnected, which means that changes in one dimension will _________________ the other dimensions.

4. Match each Hauora dimension to its correct description:

Taha Tinana

Taha Hinengaro

Taha Whaanau

Taha Wairua

Relationships with family and community

Connection to beliefs and values

Physical health and body functions

Thoughts, feelings and emotions

✏️ Part 2: Applying Hauora in Home Economics

5. Explain how preparing a family meal together can support TWO different dimensions of Hauora. Provide specific examples.

6. A teenager is feeling stressed about school exams and has stopped eating regular meals. Using the Hauora model, identify which dimensions are being affected and suggest TWO practical strategies to improve their wellbeing.

7. How might poor nutrition (Taha Tinana) impact the other three dimensions of Hauora? Give one example for each dimension.

Taha Hinengaro: _________________________________________________

Taha Whaanau: __________________________________________________

Taha Wairua: ___________________________________________________

🎯 Part 3: Critical Analysis

8. A family has decided to grow their own vegetables to save money during tough economic times. Analyse how this decision could positively impact ALL FOUR dimensions of their Hauora.

9. Evaluate the importance of considering all four dimensions of Hauora when planning meals for a whānau. Why is a holistic approach better than focusing on just one dimension?