Influences
Name one internal and one external influence on health.
Internal: attitude/emotions; External: peers/media
: What are the three sides of the health triangle?
Physical, Mental/Emotional, Social
What is a risk behavior?
An action that can harm health or well-being
What does it mean to reduce a risk?
Lower the chance of something harmful happening
What is abstinence?
An action that can harm health or well-being
What influence is being described? “Your friend pressures you to try vaping.”
Peer influence
Give an example of a behavior that supports physical health.
Exercising regularly, eating balanced meals, sleeping well
Name one short-term and one long-term consequence of smoking.
→ Short-term: bad breath; Long-term: lung cancer
What’s one way to reduce the risk of injury in sports?
Wearing protective gear
Name one benefit of abstaining from sexual activity.
Prevents STIs or pregnancy, protects emotional health
Give two examples of how technology can influence health.
Too much screen time, social media pressures, online health misinformation
What part of the triangle is affected by stress or anxiety?
Mental/Emotional
Name two common teen risk behaviors.
Drug use, unhealthy eating, physical fights, etc.
Name one refusal skill you can use when pressured.
Saying no confidently, suggesting an alternative, walking away
What skills help you practice abstinence?
Setting boundaries, communication, refusal skills
True or False: Heredity is a type of influence you can control.
False
You argue with a friend and feel lonely. Which two parts of the triangle are affected?
Mental/Emotional and Social
Describe one way social media can contribute to risk behaviors.
Encouraging trends or dares that are dangerous
What is the DECIDE model used for?
Making responsible decisions
True or False: Abstinence only applies to sexual behaviors.
False – it applies to drugs, alcohol, violence, etc.
Describe how your culture might influence your health decisions.
Cultural beliefs about food, relationships, or medical care may affect choices
If someone is physically healthy but emotionally unhealthy, is their health triangle balanced? Why or why not?
No, because all three parts need to be strong to have total health
: How do risk behaviors affect the health triangle?
They can damage all sides—physical (illness), mental (stress), social (conflict)
You’re invited to a party where you know there will be alcohol. What’s one way to reduce the risk?
Don’t go, go with a trusted friend, have a plan to leave early, etc.
Give a real-life example of abstinence related to peer pressure.
Choosing not to vape even when friends do, etc...