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What Affects Your Health
Lesson 2
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Affects on Health Heredity Environment Attitude Behavior
Media and Technology Most influential?
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Heredity Can’t choose your heredity
Traits biologically passed onto you from your parents Ie. Eye color, hair color, body type; *Could also be at risk for disorders (ie. Diabetes) Can be controlled by diet, P.A.
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Environment 2 Types: Physical Environment & Social Environment
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Physical Environment No Control Neighborhood School safety Parks
Air and water quality – pollution Control Keeping your room clean Reducing litter
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Social Environment All people around you
YOU can decide who is part of your social environment.
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Attitude & Behavior Attitude The way you view a situation
Mental/Emotional Health – people who generally have a positive outlook on things Behavior Total control over behavior Avoid high risk behaviors
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*Most powerful influence on your health*
Media & Technology *Most powerful influence on your health* Types of Technology?
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Types of Technology Radio/music Television Newspapers/Magazines
Internet – most powerful media source
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How has the media influenced body image?
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Body Image THEN
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Body Image NOW
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How does technology impact your Mental & Physical Health?
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Technology Impacts
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Understanding these Influences
Know the risks involved! Take charge of YOUR health Ask questions Avoid health risks
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