1. Where do we go to next? QUIZ TOMORROW! Be sure to check out the review
INFLUENCES ON YOUR HEALTH
Where do we go to next?
Influences on your health handout

2. INFLUENCES ON OUR HEALTH
WHAT YOU CONTROL AND WHAT YOU DON’T CONTROL
HEREDITY
ENVIRONMENT
Physical, Social & Cultural
BEHAVIOR
INFLUENCES ON OUR HEALTH

3. INFLUENCES ON YOUR HEALTH - Heredity
We have no control over our heredity. What is handed down to us we are stuck with for the rest of our lives.
NO CONTROL
CONTROL

4. INFLUENCES ON YOUR HEALTH - Environment
ENVIRONMENT – PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, CULTURAL
Your physical environment can affect all areas of your health. The accessibility of parks, exercise facilities have an impact on your health as well as areas of high crime rate. These examples are directly related to an individual’s mental, physical and social well-being. Some other aspects to consider are air quality, condition of where you live, and health care accessibility
ENVIRONMENT – PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, CULTURAL
Social environment includes your family and other people with whom you come into contact on a daily basis. A person who is surrounded by individuals who show support, love, strength, and encouragement may have a positive self-image. Good social support will help an individual rise above adverse physical conditions. The reverse effect will occur for someone that has an unhealthy social support. At your age, your peers have a heavy influence on your health. What you choose to do based on peer pressure is up to you.
ENVIRONMENT – PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, CULTURAL
Cultural environment can be an ethnic group, a community, a nation, or an entire section of the globe. The language, the foods we eat, the traditions, and religions we practice are all cultural environment.
CONTROL
NO CONTROL

5. INFLUENCES ON YOUR HEALTH - Behavior
Behavior is the only influence on our health that we have total control over. The way you choose to act within your environment is up to you. The way you eat, exercise, decisions you make, and the way you act are all behavior. The behaviors you choose to participate in all have a direct impact on your health.
NO CONTROL
CONTROL

6. Science vs. Pseudoscience
A collection of and the pursuit of knowledge about the natural world drawn from observation & experimentation
Pseudoscience
Theories & Health Claims that are Described as being based in science when they are not
What is the scientific Method?

7. Science vs. Pseudoscience
Understanding the Difference
Can you tell the difference between valid information and invalid information?
What makes this information invalid?
What are some hints or clue that can lead you to believe information might be false

8. Example

9. Valid vs. Invalid Find a site that provide valid information on:
Dieting
Heart Disease
Diabetes Type 1 & 2
Depression
Anxiety
Alcohols Effects on the brain/body

10. FOCUS ON BEHAVIOR QUIZ TOMORROW
THE ONLY INFLUENCE ON OUR HEALTHT THAT WE CAN CONTROL
FOCUS ON BEHAVIOR
QUIZ TOMORROW

11. survey 1. I stay away from smoking?
2. I stay away from drinking alcohol?
3. I avoid using illegal drugs?
4. I eat a variety of food each day, including fruits and vegetables?
5. I limit the amount of fats in my diet?
6. I limit the amount of sugars/sweets in my diet?
7. I avoid skipping meals?
8. I participate in aerobic activities for a minimum of 30 minutes 5x/week?
9. I maintain good body weight, not too heavy, not too skinny?
10. I manage stress well?
11. I express my feelings and do not hold them in?
12. I have regular check-ups with my family physician?
Find your survey in your packet and fill it out honestly to yourself. This is for your eyes only. You must be honest with yourself if you truly want to reach your full potential!
survey
Well Being Survey Handout

12. What skills will you need to succeed?
DECISION MAKING, REFUSAL, GOAL SETTING, STRESS MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATION AND SELF-ESTEEM
What skills will you need to succeed?

13. Developing a Sense of Power Creating a Sense of Belonging
Self-Esteem
Recognizing and Accepting Strengths Having and Imitating a Positive Role Model
Developing a Sense of Power Creating a Sense of Belonging

14. Rechanneling Your Energy Relaxing Laughing Prioritize
Stress management
Rechanneling Your Energy Relaxing Laughing Prioritize

15. Problem Solving / Decision Making
State the Situation List the Possible Options Weigh the Possible Outcomes
Make a Decision Evaluate

16. Refusal skills Say “NO” Explain Suggest Alternatives
Back Up Your Words Leave if Necessary

17. Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Time Bound
Goal Setting
Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Time Bound

18. Communication
Clearly Say What You Mean Pay Attention to How You Say Something
Be a Good Listener Be Aware of Your Facial Expressions and Gestures

19. LET US GET STARTED IN REACHING OUR Full potential