What Affects Your Health Lesson 2

Affects on Health Heredity Environment Attitude Behavior Media and Technology Most influential?

Heredity Can’t choose your heredity Traits biologically passed onto you from your parents Ie. Eye color, hair color, body type; *Could also be at risk for disorders (ie. Diabetes) Can be controlled by diet, P.A.

Environment 2 Types: Physical Environment & Social Environment

Physical Environment No Control Neighborhood School safety Parks Air and water quality – pollution Control Keeping your room clean Reducing litter

Social Environment All people around you YOU can decide who is part of your social environment.

Attitude & Behavior Attitude The way you view a situation Mental/Emotional Health – people who generally have a positive outlook on things Behavior Total control over behavior Avoid high risk behaviors

*Most powerful influence on your health* Media & Technology *Most powerful influence on your health* Types of Technology?

Types of Technology Radio/music Television Newspapers/Magazines Internet – most powerful media source

How has the media influenced body image?

Body Image THEN

Body Image NOW

How does technology impact your Mental & Physical Health? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUO4Bsv8tYA&feature=related

Technology Impacts http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp_oyHY5bug

Understanding these Influences Know the risks involved! Take charge of YOUR health Ask questions Avoid health risks