1. T AKING C HARGE OF Y OUR H EALTH Chapter One Lesson Three PPT

2. T AKING R ESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR H EALTH Risk Factors are actions or behaviors that represent a potential health threat. Taking responsibility means looking at current behaviors and making necessary changes.

3. R ISK F ACTORS AND T EENS Behaviors that contribute to unintentional and intentional injuries Tobacco use Alcohol and drug use Sexual behaviors Unhealthy eating behaviors Physical inactivity

4. E XAMINING YOUR H ABITS AND OTHER B EHAVIORS 36% of teens interviewed smoke cigarettes 64% of teens do not smoke 15% admitted to being in physical fight in the past year 85% have not been in fight Where do you fit in?

5. C UMULATIVE R ISK Risks that increase gradually and may add up to a total that is greater than expected. Are combinations of risk factors that lead to serious health consequences. Smoking, speeding, not wearing seatbelt

6. T AKING R ESPONSIBILITY FOR THE H EALTH OF O THERS “Ripple Effect” Perform as a productive citizen Positive Role Models-peers that a young person looks up to. They inspire you to work harder, to look toward the future, and to choose healthful behaviors. Positive values-(Values)-are beliefs and standards of conduct that you find important. Include character traits such as honesty, integrity, courage, loyalty, and hard work.