Influences on Health
Name one person who can influence your health.
Family, friends, teachers, or coaches.
What’s the first step in making a healthy decision?
Identify the problem or choice.
What is stress?
The body’s reaction to challenges or demands.
: Name one positive influence on health
Family, teachers, friends, role models.
What is a positive affirmation?
A positive statement you tell yourself to build confidence.
Who is usually your very first influence in life?
Your family/parents/guardians.
Why is it important to think about your options before choosing?
Identify the problem or choice.
Name one physical sign of stress.
Anxiety, anger, sadness, frustration.
Name one negative influence on health.
Peer pressure, unhealthy ads, junk food choices.
Give an example of a positive affirmation.
“I am capable and ready to do my best.”
How can celebrities or athletes influence the way kids think about health?
They can inspire kids to exercise, eat healthy, or sometimes promote unhealthy products.
Apply the 5 steps: You’re asked to skip homework to play video games—what’s the best choice?
Do homework first, then reward yourself with games
Why does exercise help manage stress?
It releases endorphins that make you feel better.
How can social media influence your health choices?
It can encourage trends, products, or behaviors (positive or negative).
How do affirmations help your self-confidence?
They replace negative thoughts with positive ones.
Compare the influence of family rules and social media trends on a teen’s choices. Which one do you think is more powerful and why?
Answers will vary, but strong responses explain how family rules guide behavior at home, while social media can impact daily habits and self-image
What’s one consequence of making a poor decision?
Getting in trouble, losing trust, or hurting your health.
How can talking to someone help you cope with stress?
They can give advice, listen, and provide support.
: Why is peer pressure sometimes hard to resist?
Because people want to fit in or be accepted.
Why is positive self-talk healthier than negative self-talk?
It encourages growth and motivation instead of bringing you down.
Give an example of how family values influence your decisions.
Eating dinner together, following family rules, respecting traditions.
What is the last step in the 5-step decision-making process?
Reflect on your choice.
Give two healthy coping strategies you would use before a big test.
Study ahead of time, use positive affirmations, deep breathing, get enough sleep.
Give an example of a personal value that influences decisions.
Honesty, respect, responsibility, kindness.
Write your own affirmation to use when you’re stressed.
Student-generated (any positive, encouraging statement works).