1. Responsibility
the opportunity or ability to act independently and make decisions without authorization.

2. How is a ripple like responsibility?

3. Responsible/Irresponsible person
Action
Other people
involved
family, school, community

4. Responsibility or Irresponsibility has a ripple affect!
1 act can affect others
This includes:
The person
Others involved
Family, School, Community

5. Do you?
Use sunscreen?
Get enough sleep?
Help out a friend who has a problem?
Have chores to do at home?
How you answer these questions reflect your personal Lifestyle Factors.

6. Negative lifestyle factors: Positive lifestyle factors:
behaviors and habits that help determine a person’s level of health and wellness.
Negative lifestyle factors:
Promote bad health
Can you think of any?
Positive lifestyle factors:
Promote good health
Can you think of any?

7. Risks Risk Behaviors: actions that might cause injury or harm to
yourself or others.
Not looking both ways when crossing the street.
Sedentary lifestyle:
A way of life that includes little Physical activity.
All Risk Behaviors have consequences.
Cumulative risks
Related risks that increase in effect with each added risk.

8. Cumulative Risk

9. Take responsibility for your health!
Abstinence
One of the most effective forms of prevention
Conscious, active choice not to participate in high-risk behaviors.
Take responsibility for your health!
Have a positive attitude!
Attitude: A personal feeling or belief.