1. Factors that Influence our Health

2. Heredity
…the process by which biological parents pass traits to their children Examples: Eye/hair color Skin color Body type Risk of certain diseases(diabetes/allergies)

3. Environment
…the sum total of your surrounding (can be positive or negative)
Examples:
Where you live
Where you go to school
Air you breathe
Water you drink
Neighborhood

4. Family/Culture
…the collected beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group
Examples:
Eating habits
Physical activity levels
Health
Services available
Fasting “religious”

5. Peers …friends or other people in your age group
These can influence choices.
This can be positive or negative (examples?)

6. Media …various methods of communication Examples: Internet Radio
Television
Magazines
(remember, these are not always reliable)

7. Technology …scientific ideas to improve the quality of life Examples:
Internet
Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
MRI’s