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lifestylefactors

Behaviors and habits that help determine a person’s level of health and wellness

Actions or behaviors that might cause injury or harm to yourself or others

riskbehaviors

A way of life that includes little physical activity sedentary

lifestyle

Related risks that increase in effect with each added risk

cumulativerisk

precautionsPlanned actions taken before an event to increase the chances of a safe outcome

Taking steps to keep something from happening or getting worse

prevention

The conscious, active choice to not participate in high-risk behaviors

abstinence

A personal feeling or belief attitude

In this lesson, you will learn to

explain the role of lifestyle factors in a person’s life.

identify ways to reduce risks in your life.

tell how abstinence benefits the three sides of your health triangle.

evaluate a source of health information.

Predicting

Quickly look at the main headings, figures, and captions before you read this lesson. Write down the sort of information you think this lesson will provide.

Main Headings in this Lesson

• Choosing to Live Healthfully• Risks and Your Health• Risk Behaviors• Risks and Consequences• Reducing Risks• Choosing Abstinence• Taking Responsibility for Your Health

Choosing to Live Healthfully

Positive lifestyle factors promote good health.

lifestyle factors Behaviors and habits that help determine a person’s level of health and wellness

Choosing to Live Healthfully

Positive Lifestyle Factors

Eating well-balanced meals, starting with a good breakfastEating well-balanced meals, starting with a good breakfast

Getting at least 60 minutes of physical activity dailyGetting at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily

Sleeping at least eight hours every nightSleeping at least eight hours every night

Doing your best in school and other activitiesDoing your best in school and other activities

Avoiding tobacco, alcohol, and drugsAvoiding tobacco, alcohol, and drugs

Following safety rules and wearing protective gearFollowing safety rules and wearing protective gear

Relating well to family, friends, and classmatesRelating well to family, friends, and classmates

Risks and Your Health

Risks are an unavoidable part of life.

Taking responsibility for your personal health behaviors is a part of growing into a responsible adult.

Risk Behaviors

Some risk behaviors are not obvious because the effects are not immediate.

risk behaviors Actions or behaviors that might cause injury or harm to yourself or others

For example, smoking is a risk behavior.

Risks and Consequences

Some risks have short-term consequences and other risks have long-term consequences.

Risks that affect your health are further complicated by cumulative risks.

cumulative risks Related risks that increase in effect with each added risk

Risks and Consequences

Reducing Risks

Taking precautions can minimize the possibility of harm.

precautions planned actions taken before an event to increase the chances of a safe outcome

Protective gear is one type of safety precaution that can help you reduce the risk of injury.

Reducing Risks

Prevention is another strategy for reducing risk.

prevention Taking steps to keep something from happening or getting worse

Getting regular medical and dental checkups is an example of prevention.

Choosing Abstinence

Abstinence is the most effective form of prevention.

abstinence The conscious, active choice not to participate in high-risk behaviors

Choosing Abstinence

Abstinence promotes physical health by helping you avoid injury or illness.

Abstinence protects your mental/emotional health by giving you peace of mind.

Abstinence promotes your family’s trust in you and benefits your relationships with peers and friends.

Taking Responsibility for Your Health

Staying informed is one way of taking responsibility for your health.

Having a good attitude is another way.

attitude A personal feeling or belief

What I Learned

Vocabulary What are lifestyle factors?

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What I Learned

List What are some ways teens can reduce health risks related to health problems?

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What I Learned

Explain How does abstinence benefit all sides of your health triangle?

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Thinking Critically

Compare Steve and Michael are brothers who both play on the school basketball team. Before practice, Michael takes few minutes to stretch and warm up, but Steve does not. Compare and contrast the teens’ methods for preventing injuries.

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Thinking Critically

Apply Give an example of a cumulative risk that affects all three sides of your health triangle. Identify each risk.

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