Module 4
Why would you want to know early on if a deadly disease runs in your family?
Knowing early can help you prevent the disease
Not following your beliefs and values when making decisions can:
Lead to regret
What is a reasonable and healthy step you can take to reduce your risk of obesity?
Include physical activity each day for an hour
If you fear you are in an abusive relationship, what can you do to protect yourself?
Ask friends and family for help breaking up
Which of these characteristics would best help a student who is focused on achieving fitness goals?
Politeness, creativity, love, self control
self control
Jack just found out that he is technically considered obese. His parents and grandparents never had this issue. What is likely different about Jack's lifestyle and his future?
He spends a long time at the computer and has a higher chance of adult obesity.
Andrew feels good about himself. He doesn't know exactly why he is so happy, but every day he looks forward to his schoolwork and chores. "I play a game," he says. "I make a list of everything I have to get done, and then I try to finish it all before a certain time. For some reason, I feel great when I beat my time." Based on this information, why is Andrew happy?
ennifer has just moved to a new town, and her friends at school have started pressuring her to go to late-night parties where people do drugs. What might Jennifer want to consider?
Making new friends in the area
What disease can be transmitted by ingesting contaminated food?
E coli
Hester is in a relationship, but today she feels worried because the person she is dating asked her to send digital pictures she doesn't feel comfortable taking. If she sends the pictures what could happen?
Her pictures could get out to others
Your friend Cassidy is addicted to smoking; she has tried to quit on her own but always starts up again. She doesn't want her parents to know that she smokes, but she asks you to help her quit. What is the best thing for you to do to help Cassidy?
Go with Cassidy to talk with a trusted adult to help find resources to help her quit
Tia is always talking to her friends about how prevention is a better investment in your health than treatment. If that is her attitude toward health, which of the following would you expect her to do?
Eat a well-balanced diet to increase energy and immunity
If you fear you have been abusive to a friend, what can you do?
Walk away from arguments
What is a health risk associated with secondhand smoke exposure to infants and children?
Asthma attacks
What is a mental disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging?
Bulimia nervosa