Instructions
Read the questions carefully and answer each one thoughtfully. Use complete sentences to express your ideas.
1. Understanding Peer Influence
Explain what peer influence means in your own words. How do friends affect your choices when it comes to health and lifestyle?
2. Positive Influence
Think about a time when a friend encouraged you to make a healthy choice (like exercising, eating healthy, etc.). Describe the situation and how it made you feel.
3. Negative Influence
Reflect on a situation where a peer may have influenced you to make an unhealthy decision (like skipping meals, not exercising, smoking, etc.). What happened, and what did you learn from it?
4. Recognizing Pressures
What are some pressures you face from peers regarding health? List at least two and explain how they influence your choices.
5. Making Choices
How can you ensure that you make healthy choices when faced with peer pressure? List at least three strategies.
6. Influencing Others
Describe how you can be a positive influence on your friends. What healthy behaviors can you encourage in them?