1. Personal & Consumer Health
Unit 3
Personal & Consumer Health

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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)