Transcript Chapter 1 Lesson 1 - Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy

BELL RINGER
11/14
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Put homework on your desk . Ch. 1
lesson 1worksheet &
folder/pen/notebook
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Answer ? : Why is it important to know
what behaviors put your health at risk?
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Begin to work on Ch. 1 lesson 2
worksheet “Analyzing Influences” p. 14
CHAPTER 1
LESSON 3
HEALTH RISKS AND
YOUR BEHAVIOR
RISK BEHAVIORS
• Actions that can potentially threaten
your health or the health of others
• Can be controlled
• Understand the risks
6 RISK BEHAVIORS
1)
Tobacco use
2)
Unhealthy dietary behaviors
3)
Inadequate physical activity
4)
Alcohol and other drug use
5)
Sexual behaviors that may result in HIV infection, other
sexually transmitted diseases, and unintended
pregnancies
6)
Behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and
violence
RISKS AND
CONSEQUENCES
1.
Long term and Short term
2.
Add up over time
Cumulative Risks- related risks that increase in effect with
each added risk (i.e. eating fast food)
HOW TO AVOID OR
REDUCE RISKS
1.
Practice positive health behaviors
2.
Prevention-taking steps to keep something from
happening or getting worse
Example: getting regular medical and dental check ups
ABSTAIN FROM HIGHRISK BEHAVIORS
Abstinence- a deliberate decision to avoid high-risk
behaviors, including sexual activity and the use of tobacco
alcohol, and other drugs.
LIFESTYLE FACTORS
The personal habits or behaviors related to the way a person
lives
Life style factors can improve a person’s level of health
Level:0 at bell
Books open to ch 1 lesson 4
CH.1 LESSON 4
Promoting Health
and Wellness
THE IMPORTANCE OF
HEALTH EDUCATION
• $ 2.3 trillion on health care/ $7,600 per person
• Health Education- providing accurate health information
and teaching skills to help people make healthy decisions.
BECOMING HEALTH
LITERATE
• Health literacy- a person’s capacity to learn about and
understand basic health information and services, and to
use these resources to promote one’s health and wellness
• Know where to find health information
• Decide if the information is correct
• Assess the risks and benefits
• Figure out how much medicine to take
• Understand test results
• Pg. 25 qualities of a health literate individual