Personal & Consumer Health Unit 3 Personal & Consumer Health

Risks Help people reach their goals while other prevent attaining them. Risk: Hazard that accompanies a opportunity. Reasons: Thrill, Gain Approval, Personal Beliefs, Save Time, Lack of Info., Make Money, Show off, Try Something New, Prove Yourself, Rebel DECIDE

Risks – What is the difference of a High Risk and a Low Risk? List 5 High Risks Teens Take Texting and Driving List 5 Low Risks Teens Take Taking AP Courses

Health Risks Negative Positive Alcohol Drugs Rides w/ someone that is DWI/DUI Does not wear seatbelt Carries a weapon Body piercing or Tattoo Suicide Sexual intercourse Eating Disorder Tanning Salon Use of Tobacco Skipping School Studying Positive Peer Pressure Sports Clubs Good Nutrition Applying for Colleges Healthy Dating Healthy Relationships Goal Setting Defensive Driving Good Communication Skills Outdoor Activities (w/ proper equipment) Health Risks

Types of Consequences Physical - harm to body Legal – Against the Law (DUI, Breaking & Entering) Emotional – Affects how the person feels about him/herself (depression, eating disorders, anger mgmt) Social – Affects relationships w/ other Academic – poor grades, attendance, etc. Financial – results in expense

Terms Health Risk – Anything that results in disease, disability, death, and low quality of life. Major Risk – Risk that affects many people in a negative way or premature death. What are 3 Major Risks or 3 Health Risks for each Group – (pair & share) Teens Elderly General US Population Pregnant Woman & Fetus Degree of Risk Activity

Decision Making Steps State the Problem Gather relevant information List the possible choices/options Imagine the Benefits and Consequences Who could possibly be affected by your decision & Consider your Values. Who is influencing your choices Weigh the Options and Decide Act upon you Choice Evaluate the Results Tracy’s Decision Activity & DM Activity (Organ Donation)