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The process by which biological parents pass traits to their children heredity environment culture peers The process by which biological parents pass traits to their children The sum of all your surroundings The collected beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group Click to reveal the definitions. Friends and other people in your age group

media technology behavior attitude The various methods of communicating information, including newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and the Internet The use of scientific ideas to improve the quality of life The way you act in the many different situations in your life Click to reveal the definitions. What you believe or feel about someone or something

In this lesson, you will learn to identify factors that influence your health. explain the role that your behavior and choices play in your health. describe how your attitudes affect your health.

Headings in this Lesson: Factors that Affect Your Health Heredity Environment Family and Culture Peers Media Technology Your Health Choices and Behaviors Personal Attitudes Skimming Read the major and minor headings in this lesson. Describe what you think the lesson is about.

Factors that Affect Your Health Your health is influenced by your personal tastes and outside influences. What foods do you like to eat? What are your hobbies and favorite activities? Your answers to these questions reflect your personal tastes, your likes and dislikes. Your health is influenced by your personal tastes and outside factors including heredity, environment, family, culture, the media, and technology.

Heredity Heredity can determine physical traits and the risk of developing diseases. heredity The process by which biological parents pass traits to their children Heredity can determine physical traits such as eye, hair, and skin color. You may also inherit a musical or athletic ability. Diseases such as diabetes or allergies and also be passed along through heredity.

Environment Where you live and where you go to school are parts of your environment. environment The sum total of your surroundings Your environment includes your neighborhood, your school, the people around you, the climate you live in, the air you breath, and the water you drink. The environment you live in has an affect on your health. For example, if you live in a warm climate, you may have more opportunity to participate in outdoor activities. You also have to be careful in the sun.

Family and Culture Two related influences on your health are your family and your culture. culture The collected beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group Family and culture can influence your health in the following ways: Eating habits Physical activity The use of health services

Peers Peers can have either a positive or a negative influence on your health. peers Friends and other people in your age group Peer pressure can influence healthful choices. Peers can have a negative influence on health by asking you to take part in risky behaviors such as drinking or smoking.

Messages from media and other sources influence health behavior. The media is often used by companies to encourage us to buy their products. media Various methods of communicating information, including newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and the Internet Messages from the media can influence health behavior by being a source of information on health topics and by providing us with advertisements for health products and services. Messages from media and other sources influence health behavior.

Technology has had a huge impact in detecting illnesses. Technology can influence your health because it can provide you with fast and easy access to valid health information. technology The use of scientific ideas to improve the quality of life Email and the Internet are two examples of how technology gives us access to health information. The MRI machine is an example of how technology has had an impact Technology has had a huge impact in detecting illnesses.

Your Health Choices and Behaviors You have control over your behavior and the choices you make. behavior The way you act in the many different situations and events in your life. Choosing to eat healthy foods will affect your physical health. Knowing the consequences of your choices and behaviors can help you take responsibility for your health.

Personal Attitudes If you have a positive attitude about wearing safety belts, you’ll probably wear one when riding in a car. attitude What you believe or feel about someone or something Teens who have positive attitudes toward healthy habits usually encourage others to do the same.

Lesson 2 Review What I Learned Vocabulary Define culture and media. Explain how each influences health. Culture is the beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group. The media are methods of communicating information. Each impacts decisions and behaviors.

What I Learned Describe How has medical technology improved life? Lesson 2 Review What I Learned Describe How has medical technology improved life? Technology is used to gather information, control diseases, and detect illness.

What I Learned Explain How does your attitude affect your health? Lesson 2 Review What I Learned Explain How does your attitude affect your health? A positive attitude keeps you safe and encourages others to be healthy.

Lesson 2 Review Thinking Critically Synthesize Which side of the health triangle do you think is most affected by outside influences? Answers may include physical, mental/emotional, or social health.

Lesson 2 Review Thinking Critically Apply Think of a positive health habit or behavior you learned from your family. Think of another you learned from a peer. Habits learned from the family might include eating nutritious foods. Habits learned from peers might include participation in sports.

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