Building Healthy Habits

The Healthy People 2010 had two broad goals. They were....

• Have every American reach their goal weight by 2015.

• Increase the years of healthy life of each American.

• Eliminate differences in health based on race, ethnic group, or income.

• Include mandatory exercise routine every mornings in schools.

What is the leading cause of death among young people?

• Social media

• Playing contact sports

• Test preparation

• Motor vehicle injuries

To become a healthier you, you first must be able to recognize a health problem before you can do anything about it. Which of the 3 Health Goals is this?

• Gaining Awareness

• Gaining Knowledge

• Building Health Skills

To become a healthier you, you must learn about the problem you have from sources that are reliable so you can evaluate the new information. Which of the 3 Health Goals is this?

• Gaining Awareness

• Gaining Knowledge

• Building Health Skills

To become a Healthier you, you need to apply the skills that you have learned from your research. Which of the 3 Health Goals is this?

• Gaining Awareness

• Gaining Knowledge

• Building Health Skills

Being able to communicate your thoughts and feelings effectively helps you maintain close relationships. They also allow you to solve conflicts.

• Analyzing Influences

• Making Decisions

• Communicating

• Advocacy

This means to speak or write in support of a person or issue,

• Setting Goals

• Practicing Healthy Behaviors

• Advocacy

• Accessing Information

This is recognizing the impact culture, media, and friends have on your health choices.

• Making Decisions

• Analyzing Influences

• Setting Goals

• Accessing Information

This is developing an action plan of a series of steps you can take to achieve your target.

• Setting Goals

• Advocacy

• Practicing Healthy Behaviors

• Communicating

This process teaches you to identify your alternatives, think about possible outcomes, and consider your values.

• Advocacy

• Setting Goals

• Analyzing Influences

• Making Decisions