Instructions
Read the information below about health risk behaviors and answer the questions that follow. Be thoughtful and use your own words!
Health Risk Behaviors
Health risk behaviors are actions that can potentially harm your health. Some common examples include smoking, poor diet, lack of exercise, excessive screen time, and substance abuse. When someone engages in one of these behaviors, it can lead to a chain reaction that makes it easier to fall into other unhealthy habits. For example:
- If a person smokes, they may also have a higher tendency to drink alcohol or use drugs.
- A poor diet can lead to weight gain, which might make someone less likely to exercise.
- Excessive screen time can lead to a sedentary lifestyle and contribute to poor eating habits.
Questions
- Explain how smoking might lead to other unhealthy behaviors.
- Describe the link between diet and exercise as health risk behaviors.
- Think about someone who spends a lot of time on screens. What are some other unhealthy behaviors they might develop?
- Why do you think it is important to be aware of how health risk behaviors can affect each other?
- List two strategies you can use to avoid falling into a pattern of unhealthy behaviors.
Reflection
In a few sentences, summarize what you learned from this exercise and how you plan to make healthier choices moving forward.