Influences
Name one internal and one external influence on health.
What is--
internal: attitude/behaviorexternal: peers /media
The three sides of the health triangle are:
A risk behavior is this:
What is an action that can harm health or well-being?
Reducing a risk means this.
"Your friend pressures you to try vaping" is this kind of influence.
What is Peer Influence (or pressure)?
An example of a behavior that supports physical health.
What is regular exercise, good nutrition, 8-10 hours of sleep each night?
Name one short term and one long term consequence of smoking.
What is (ST) bad breath and (LT) lung cancer?
One way to reduce risk of injury in sports.
What is wear protective gear?
What is pregnancy prevention, STD/I prevention, protect emotional health?
Name two examples of how technology influences health.
What are social media pressure, online misinformation, too much screen time, etc?
Stress and anxiety affect this part of the triangle.
What is mental/emotional?
Two common teen risk behaviors.
This is an example of a way to refuse something when being pressured.
What is saying no confidently (think STOP)?
Skills that help you practice abstinence.
What are setting boundaries, communication, refusal skills?
True or False: Heredity is a type of influence you can control
What is False?
You argue with a friend and then feel lonely. These parts of the health triangle are affected.
What are mental/emotional and social?
Social media can contribute to risky behaviors in this way.
What is encouraging trends or ideas that can be dangerous/inaccurate?
The H.E.L.P. model is used for this.
What is decision-making/goal setting?
Abstinence only applies to sexual activity, true or false
What is False
Describe one way culture might influence your health decisions.
What is food, relationships, medical care, etc?
What is NO, because all three parts of the triangle must be strong to have total health
Risky behaviors affect the health triangle in this way.
What is they damage all sides creating poor overall health?
You are invited to go to a party in which there will be alcohol and/or illegal drugs. This is one way to reduce your risk.
What is don't go to the party, go with a trusted friend, have a plan to leave?
Give an example of practicing abstinence related to peer pressure.
What is saying no to drinking or vaping even when friends are doing it.